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The Retirees's Association ( Faculty, Librarian, Administrator), University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada

Vol XII I, No. 3, September 2003

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Retirees Association Tuesday April 8, 2003, Human Kinetics Building Conference Room

Present: Alan Metcalfe (chair), Jane Black, Stan Cunningham, Wilfrid Innerd, Norman King, Jerry Malone, Gordon Olafson, Datta Pillay, Kenneth Pryke Regrets: John Meyer

Minutes: The minutes of 11 March 2003, were approved as circulated.

President's Report:

1. Ninety faculty attended the successful Retirement Seminar. It was learned that we could have continued the insurance we had previously at our own expense upon retirement,
2. There will be 30- 35 retirees attending The Retirees' Dinner and Reunion and the 300 spaces are nearly filled.
3. Dr. Ross Paul has read the letter from the WURA Executive and said he is meeting with Brian Brown, WUFA President.
4. There have been many compliments on the recent newsletter and it is to be placed on the Web site.
5. There has been no response for a D7 Meeting.

Bob Chandler's Concern (Leddy Library):

There have been a number of Retirees who have had problems at Leddy Library with their library card and privileges. There are several versions of the computer expiry date.

Moved: that an official WURA representative speak to the Head of Access Services that the expiry date be left open for Retirees and that future changes for Retirees be sent in writing to the Retirees Executive for distribution. Innerd/ Pryke (Unanimous). J. Malone will speak with J. Dalton. B. Chandler will be emailed that the matter will be addressed.

Other Business:

CURAC - K. Pryke reported our conditional membership has been received. Moved : to have an official WURA representative in Halifax for the charter meeting May 26 with paid hotel and air expenses on the assumption that the WURA membership approves WURA join CURAC at the Spring Meeting. Cunningham/Malone (Unanimous).

Each delegation is to present their main issue; it was agreed that WURA's relation with WUFA is an issue. D. Pillay is the official representative with K. Pryke as back up.

-Committee Membership ­ G. Olafson mentioned involving others in active participation on committees, distributing responsibility, and meeting on a regular schedule. The Executive Committee agreed and he will contact potential volunteers.

Pension & Benefits ­ We need to compile a list of prioritized items for the Contract Committee. J. Meyer and D. Briggs will take them to the R&B Committee on our behalf. A. Metcalfe is the WURA representative to the Contract Committee. The Committee will need to meet in Sept. and consult with B. Miller and G. McPhail.

WURA Office ­ G. Olafson thinks WURA should have an office on campus. Space allocation is under discussion now and perhaps A. Metcalfe should call Dennis Hastings. However, the committee feels this may be more appropriate at a later time.

FUTURE OF WURA ­ The focus now is the letter to Dr. Paul. A meeting should be arranged with Dr. Paul and B. Brown and the Executive Committee. The contract proposals need to be listed with priorities. Perhaps CURAC will have some helpful strategies.

Should WURA have a member on the negotiating committee or explore the implications of negotiating separately?. The constitutional amendment proposing a WURA member on the negotiating committee is on the table (R&B Committee). Motion: To not take the amendment off the table at this time. Innerd/Pillay (Unanimous)

Motion: To invite Bill Miller to the next meeting Pillay/Malone (Unanimous)

The meeting adjourned at 3:20. Next Meeting: May 9^th at 2:00

Minutes of a Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Retirees' Association Friday, May 9, 2003, Human Kinetics Building Conference Room

Present: Alan Metcalfe (chair), Stan Cunningham, Wilfrid Innerd, Jerry Malone, John Meyer, Datta Pillay, Kenneth Pryke

The minutes of April 8, 2003 were approved as circulated.CURAC Meeting: Moved: that J. Meyer represent WURA at the CURAC meeting later this month in Halifax.Cunningham/Innerd Moved: that J. Meyer seek a seat on the CURAC Executive for WURA. Innerd/Pryke Unanimous

President's Report: A. Metcalfe reported on the meeting held on May 5 with President Ross Paul, E. Harbottle and Rita LaCivita stating that he believes we are now on a common road. Alan further stated that he believes that R. Paul sees the retirees as a legitimate body that must be heard.

Discussion of Meeting with Ross Paul: A. Metcalfe asked S. Cunningham and D. Pillay to give their impressions of the meeting with R. Paul. S. Cunningham reported that WURA representatives received a very good reception. It was evident at the meeting that the University Administration appreciates the distinction between the Trust Fund and benefits and agree to the importance of the D7 Committee.

The Administration and WUFA will have to agree to the principle that retirees will not be ignored. J. Meyer stated that D7 is currently included in the Contract as a letter of understanding and that we should work toward getting it in the Contract as an article. We now have to follow this up with WUFA.

Moved: that A. Metcalfe contact B. Brown to meet with the original 3 representatives of WURA, and J Meyer if WUFA Executive or some members thereof are not present at the meeting. Malone/Meyer Carried

Discussion of Alternative Approaches: At this point B. Miller joined the meeting to provide information to help us chart the direction for WURA. He briefly outlined some aspects of past negotiations and pointed out that there is some precedent for retirees receiving additional money. We have to be at the table to protect our interests and must have a structure to insure this.

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