Calgary

Chairperson: Deb Kosteniuk; Secretary: Jeanette Bolton; Guests: Sherry Seigler and Brenda Groleau from UFCW 401; Attending: Dolly Ablitt, Tabossom Javadi-Doudarani, Stephanie Vandewaeter

Calgary Regional Women’s CommitteeRWC Minutes – AprilIn Attendance:                                                          Chair:Deb KosteniukTreasurer:Hazel BuchananSecretary:Emma BertaminiStephanie VandewaeterTabassom JavadiRegional Representative:Dolly Ablitt1. Meeting Called to order2. Adoption of Minutes from Feb 9, 2014 – Minutes Accepted

Attendees: Alec Goertzen – President (CIU #30036); Dale Marianicz – Vice President (AGR #30046); Phillip Chan – Treasurer (UNE SSO #30040); Janet Parris – Secretary (UTE #30024); Guest: Dolly Ablitt – PSAC RO

The 20th Annual AFL Kids' Camp, sponsored by the Alberta Federation of Labour, will be held August 4-8, 2014 at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg. See the attached AFL Flyer for more information.

Public Interest Alberta, the Parkland Institute, and other partner organizations will be hosting a provincial tour to help Albertans learn more about Alberta’s tax system and to hear from people what their priorities are for what Alberta Could do if we had a progressive income tax and fair corporate taxes.

Attendees: Alec Goertzen – President (CIU #30036); Dale Marianicz – Vice President (AGR #30046); Phillip Chan – Treasurer (UNE SSO #30040); Janet Parris – Secretary (UTE #30024); Deb Kosteniuk – UTE 30024; Raj Hari – PSAC RO

In Attendance: Evert Ryland, Sam Akinsanya, Phil Chan, Mike Tennant, Victoria Norris, Raj Hari, Garth Caron, Timothy Hunt, Evelyn Egger

Attendees: Alec Goertzen – President (CIU #30036); Dale Marianicz – Vice President (AGR #30046); Phillip Chan – Treasurer (UNE SSO #30040); Janet Parris – Secretary (UTE #30024); Zef Ordman – USGE #30129; Treva Lemaire – UNE #32951; Guest: Dolly Ablitt – PSAC RO

Photos from members at CFIA Local 30049 in Brooks and Local 40053 in Regina participating in the Day of Action on February 6, 2014 to demonstrate support for their bargaining teams.

On February 6 PSAC returned to the bargaining table with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Throughout the Prairies and across Canada, PSAC’s CFIA members joined demonstrations at workplaces across the country in a massive show of support for their bargaining team.Members in Regina, Saskatoon and Brooks wore stickers bearing the slogan "Negotiate Now" to encourage the employer to reach a fair and equitable agreement with employees. Members were excited to partipate in the action and show a united front.