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Canadian Forces Health Services

OPI - Mary Chamberlain

REPORT OF CFHS LMRC – 13 SEPTEMBER 2007

Agenda

Col Patenaude, COS, welcomed everyone to the meeting , followed by an introduction of committee members in attendance. The PIPSC representative participated by phone.

Approval of the April 24, 2007 minutes, as amended at the June 4, 2007 meeting.

Approval of the June 4, 2007 minutes as amended. PIPSC identified a correction in the identification of the PIPSC representative. UNDE requested an amended to paragraph 7 to read “DAOD on LMRC stated that the Co-Chair of the LMRC Committee … (vice JOSH Committee)”. And the clarification “The same principals should apply for JOSH Committees.”

UNDE suggested that the since the minutes had been agreed to, that they be posted as soon as the amendments are made rather than waiting for sign off at the next meeting. It was agreed.

The Committee Terms of Reference, as amended, were re-signed.

Essential Services. UNDE EVP stated that the initial proposals had been received, however, they had been returned for review and further elaboration. The second set of proposals is now ready and UNDE has requested hard copies of same, with associated organization charts and work descriptions. UNDE EVP stated that she was shocked at the increase in the number of proposed positions from the previous round of negotiations. The EVP stated that UNDE realizes that the contracted positions had now been established as public service positions, and that the CFHS establishment has grown, but CFHS will have to accept that it will not business as usual in the event of strike action. The EVP re-confirmed that UNDE will not intentionally cause a negative impact of the CF mission and operations. UNDE stated that considering the number of proposals presented, time will be required to review the proposals in more detail and that it is hoped that negotiations will take place the week of October 9. (Secretarial Note: feedback/comments/concerns from the Locals would be appreciated)

CFHS Clinic Managers’ Conference. UNDE thanked the COS for the invitation to attend the Conference and to address the Clinic Managers. UNDE asked if a date could be confirmed because scheduling conflicts were starting to arise. A response will be forthcoming by end-week.

Grievance Report. Grievance statistics will be provided secretarially with the minutes.

Round Table

UNDE EVP stated that LMRC minutes from all locations are forwarded to the UNDE National Office for review. As such, UNDE is aware that the CO 11 CFH Svc C has recently been identified as a member of the CFB Shilo LMRC forum. UNDE EVP sought the COS’ commitment to establish CFHS LMRCs wherever feasible. COS reaffirmed that LMRCs within the medical and dental clinics should be established. Discussion ensued on the process. UNDE reinforced the union’s right to appoint their representatives. It was decided that where numbers allowed, a committee could be established for the medical clinic and for the dental clinic or they could combine resources as one committee. UNDE stated that the typical representation would be one or two labour representatives from a location with equal management representation, so a joint medical/dental LMRC should not be unmanageable. However, it was suggested that consultation between local managers and union representatives should take place to determine the structure and number of representatives required. Reference was made to DAOD 5008-0 and further direction will be sent out to the respective Clinic Managers.

The PIPSC representative raised several questions in regards to the professional groups.

In solidarity,

Mary Chamberlain