Hello Friends,
Hope this email finds you in a warm and happy place. My name is Nathalie and I will be filling your inbox with exciting union updates, as the new AMUSE Communications and Outreach Coordinator. Feel free to come by office hours to say hi, and be sure to connect via Facebook. Without further ado, here’s your latest on all things AMUSE!
AGM RESULTS
Last Monday’s AGM was remarkable success. There was a good turnout, active participation, and great food. Last year’s reports from your executive, committees and board were also approved at the meeting. You can find them all included in the official Annual General Report. New goals for the following year were laid out, and a new yearly budget was approved. Documents from the AGM are available upon request.
Some very big changes were also voted on and approved:
1) MUNACA Merger Approved
After an insightful question and answer period, members voted to approve a political merger between AMUSE and MUNACA. Discussion on the changes that this will bring in our union’s structure should go on for the next couple of months, with more news to come!
2) Bargaining Priorities Approved 
3) Executive and Board Changes 
Members also elected a new team of executives who will be working for you this year:
President – Amber Gross, [email protected]
Communications & Outreach – Nathalie Gondek, [email protected]
Internal Affairs – Molly Swain, [email protected]
Treasurer – Carolyn Qin, [email protected]
Labour Relations Officer – Claire Michela [email protected]
Address from your new Labour Relations Officer - Claire!
Most of your exec is returning with the experience and wisdom from last year, but the Labour Relations Officer is an exciting new face. You can feel confident contacting her about any problems regarding your work conditions.
“Hello! My name is Claire and I currently work full time at the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. As Labour Relations Officer this year, I am looking forward to representing you as our union goes through some exciting changes. It’s a big year coming up - we’ll be following up on those pay equity adjustments, moving forward with the political merger with MUNACA, and bargaining for AMUSE’s second ever Collective Agreement! If you have any questions about these issues, or other issues in your workplace, please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected].”
TAX TIPS
In other news, we want to remind everyone the your union dues are tax deductible!
See here for information on how to indicate your union dues on your tax return.
EVENTS
February is packed with labour and social justice related events happening on campus and around Montreal. Get more involved with regular updates on our Facebook.
SOCIAL JUSTICE DAYS 2015
Film screenings, workshops, discussions, and a demonstration
Thursday through Saturday, various locations
SEDE EQUITY FOR STUDENT LEADERS
Workshop on equity and equality in workplaces and groups
TODAY, Wednesday February 11th 5pm-7pm, RVC West Lounge
MIRA INTERNATIONAL LABOUR CONFERENCE
A student representation of ILO conferences
Saturday, February 21st; Room 232, Leacock Building
PRIDE FILM SCREENING
QPIRG-M and the Prisoner Correspondence Project team up to show you an awesome movie about labour and solidarity.
Friday, February 13th, 5pm; Chez Boris on 5151 Parc
