Office of UWUA, Local 132

Meeting called to order by President Shaun Neiman at 4:30 p.m.

Flag Salute by Arron Huenger

Officers Present: President: Shaun Neiman
 

Secretary-Treasurer: David Brown
 

Vice- President: Stephen Cloutts
 

Trustees: Dennis Zukowski,  Brett Fraley
 

Area Officers: Aaron Huenger. Tim Wells,  Jeff Sauers, Ed Cruz, Ron Kaelke, Mike Minor, Butch Hamilton.

Absent: Newel Collins

Roy Bozarth

Marcia Scott

Item 1. Reading of the minutes from December 12, 1997 meeting: There were some corrections to the minutes. Incentive program should read, "company agreed to pay up to $160.00 in March." Discussion on the fifty-mile rule--our position (understanding) of the fifty-mile rule differ from JSC and the Company. Sr. Instrument Specialist and TT6 position: Trans Tech 6 position has been filled except in the Desert region. They are two openings there. The company has completed the job profile for the Sr. Instrument Specialist to date no job have been filled. Discussion was held on the appointment of Mike Minor as temporary Area Chairman to Montebello. Motion by S. Coutts to table the minutes. Seconded by B. Fraley. No vote was taken

Motion by D. Zukowski to accept the portion of the minutes regarding Mike Minor as is. Seconded by R, Kaelke. Motion carried.

Motion by B. Hamilton, to have S. Coutts run the election for Area Chairman at Montebello. Seconded by A. Huenger. Motion carried.

Motion by S. Neiman to accept the minutes with corrections. Second by E. Cruz. Motion Carried

Item 2. Secretary -Treasurer report: D. Brown stated he would like to see more detail on receipts and voucher. Receipts should be self-auditing. New Sec-Treasurer. will prepare the 1099s and the semi-annual report.

Motion by B Fraley to accept the Secretary-Treasurer report. Motion Seconded by M. Minor. Motion carried.

Item 3. Trustee report: D. Zukowski that trustees would issue individual written reports on the audit. B Fraley stated there is a problem reconciling amounts and date on the receipts. There is a need for more detailed information on receipt and vouchers. D. Zukowski agreed with Fraley, but also wants credit card slips summated along with vouchers.

Motion by J. Sauer to accept Trustees oral report. Seconded by A. Huenger. Motion carried.

Item 4. Communications: The new mileage rate is now 32.5 cents a mile. Sylvia Skratek, who mediated for meter readers, is handling the mediation for reclassification. S. Neiman President visited Southern region and is scheduled to go back on the January 26, 1998. Purpose of the visits is to explain the layoff procedure. There is no date when layoff will take place.

Mike Minor asked for clarification on TT doing CP work. S. Neiman Stated there is no problem if they are getting training, or just take reads. If T. T.s do more, (for example make repairs), grievance should be filed.

S. Neiman Stated realignment, according to George Strang, will have no impact on bargaining unit. There is no decision when realignment will take place.

POPCO had a new two-year contract. New contract includes two years of job security.

Item 5. Unfinished business: NLRB charges filed on behalf of POPCO have been withdrawn do to POPCO new contract.

Cash and check totaling $660 was turned over to Arron Huenger, Area Chairman of POPCO. Money was donations collected on their behalf during lockout.

Motion by B. Hamilton, to allow POPCO employees to decide how money should be divided. Motion seconded by M. Minor. Motion carried.

Outstanding Arbitrations: Zimmer and Fahey arbitration’s Motion by S Neiman, to withdraw the Zimmer and Fahey arbitration. Motion seconded by D. Zukowski. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on supervisors doing bargaining unit’s work. Motions by B Fraley to authorized S. Neiman reach a settlement to the issue. E-Board will have final approval to accept or reject agreement. Motion seconded by E. Cruz Motion carried

Item 6. New business: Area chairman at Southern region cleared up. Nominations have been taken, the election will be held next month.

Discussion lead by B. Hamilton: there is no area chairman at Bythe and Beaumount B. Hamilton should set up election as soon as possible.

Motion by E. Cruz to keep both R. Kaelke and B. Hamilton. Motion seconded by S. Cloutts.

Motions before the E. Board from Dennis Zukowski, Trustee:

1. The Executive Board will authorize an expenditure of approximately twenty dollars per month (and a one-time setup fee of approximately $25.00) to be paid for securing an Internet Service provider-for the purpose of establishing a Local 483 Web Page with all its benefits such as e-mail etc.

Motion seconded by Butch Hamilton. Motion carried

 

2. The secretary will obtain from the company computerized records of Local 486"s membership – as it did in the past- now at intervals to be determined by the Secretary – for the purpose of updating seniority lists, address lists, members phone numbers, mail locations, etc. The Executive Board authorizes reasonable expenditures for this purpose. (In 1994 the cost was around $60.00 dollars each time we uploaded the company’s files.

Motion seconded by Mike Minor. Motion carried

 

3. Within 60 days of his receipt of Union records, the Secretary will provide the Executive Board with a list of "members in good standing." This will be for the purpose of determining eligibility for voting, holding office and attending union meetings

Motion seconded by Jeff Sauer. Motion carried.

 

4. Within 60 days of his receipt of the Union’s records, the Secretary will provide the Executive Board with a written account of dues owed by any member or by any former member. This account will NOT be made public. This accounting will be for the purpose of assisting officers in collecting past due dues and for the purpose of assisting members and former members with reinstatement to good standing.

Motion seconded by Bret Fraley. Motion carried.

 

5. The Executive Board authorizes the new Secretary – Treasurer and Vice – President to obtain dedicated "union" phones and answer machines as necessary – and to incur monthly expenses related to union business for the phones.

Fifth region conference is being held in March . Motion by T. Wells to clear everyone so they can attend. Motion seconded by D. Zukowski. Motion Carried

Next meeting Saturday March (22)1998 Radision Hotel.

Motion by B Fraley to Adjourn, seconded by D Brown

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.