Communications Committee

Shall consist of appointed members from the general membership. The function of this committee is to two-fold: first, to organize and promote regular vehicles of communication whereby the Union may advise the membership of pertinent developments and matters of general interest and second, to respond to and determine the educational needs of the membership.

Co-Chairs: Kathryn Desplanque

Members:

  • Alparslan Ozturk
  • Ankit Vig
  • Emily Putnam
  • Greg Allison
  • Hannah Shapiro
  • Hasi Eldib
  • Jaime Sadgrove
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Leo Solano
  • Millie Close
  • Patricia Saravesi
  • Paul Smith
  • Ryan Rahimijafari
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Uzma Khan

Disability Actions Committee

Shall consist of appointed members from the general membership who have disabilities, visible or non-visible, either permanent or temporary in duration, along with allies and disability rights advocates. It shall be responsible for determining and responding to the needs of disabled members with respect to promoting best practices for access and full inclusion in the workplace (prevention and removal of barriers for members with disabilities). The committee will plan, organize and promote the necessary activities toward this end. The committee will work cooperatively with other committees and organizations to build awareness around accessibility and duty to accommodate.

Co-Chair(s): Vacant

Members:

  • Elise Durand (on leave)
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Kat Wong
  • Laura Brawn
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Sonja Koster

Elections Committee

Shall consist of the Internal Vice-President and appointed members of the general membership. The function of this Committee shall be to administer all elections. The Committee shall appoint one or more electoral officers for each election. Electoral officers shall not be a candidate in any election over which they preside. The Committee shall endeavor to ensure that there is at least one nominee for each office.

Chair: Charles Singh

Members:

  • Jessica Morrow

Grievance Committee

Shall consist of at least five appointment members of the general membership. The function of this committee shall be to ensure that the provisions of the collective agreement are enforced in a fair and equitable manner through the grievance procedure.

Chair: Lenore Gale

Members:

  • Alex Loupova
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Sheilagh Irwin Lock
  • Temi Guoti

Health and Safety Committee

Shall consist of a minimum of four appointed members of the general membership. Every attempt should be made to have representation from various areas of campus. The Committee shall meet no less than 5 times per year, at least 2 weeks prior to the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings. The Chair of the committee is a voting member of the Executive Board.

Chair: Gabriel Miranda Pires

Members:

  • Andrew Yuill, FASS (JHSC)
  • Graham Galway (JHSC)
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Gay, Conference Services (JHSC)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)

Jobs Committee

Shall consist of 5 appointed members of the general membership. This Committee shall be responsible for dealing with issues related to job evaluation, pay equity and redeployment.

Co-Chairs: Jessica Morrow & Ryan Taylor

Members:

  • Gabe Miranda Pires
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Shaundel Dottin-Agim
  • Tai Zimmer

Racial Justice Committee

This committee is voting on the parameters of committee membership and working to defining the scope of the committee’s functions.

Chair:  June Creighton Payne (interim)

Members:

  • Adane Fufa
  • Ahmed Minhas
  • Femi Ajidahun
  • Helena Bandayrel
  • Jerrett Clark (Ex Officio)
  • Katie Aryes
  • Kaite Ransom
  • Payal Chadha
  • Priya Kumar
  • Sarah Ripley Phulesar (Ex Officio)
  • Shaundel Dottin-Agim
  • Stenley Philippe
  • Temi Guoti