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GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 25, 2011

EXECUTIVE BOARD                                                       Jim Anderson-President

                                                                                                Lori Warren- Vice President

                                                                                                Shirley Cockrell-Treasurer

                                                                                                Steve Kowolonek-Secretary

DELEGATES                                                                       Patty Memering

                                                                                                DL Wallace

                                                                                                Camille Waller

                                                                                                Walt Dobbins

                                                                                                Steve Fischer

                                                                                                Mike Hoffman

The August meeting was called to order by President Anderson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was taken.

A moment of silence was observed.

Roll call was taken by Treasurer Cockrell.  Secretary Kowolonek was not present.

The previous months minutes were read by Delegate Waller.  A motion to accept was made by Lori Warren.  Second by Walt Dobbins.  Motion passed.

The financial report was presented by Treasurer Cockrell.  A motion to accept was made by Lori Warren.  Second by Mike Hoffman.  Motion passed.

COMMUNICATIONS

United Way contacted the Local about a possible donation.  Lori Warren made a motion to donate $200 to United Way.  Second by DL Wallace.  Motion passed.

PICNIC COMMITTEE

Representative Becky Brown has volunteered to help with this year’s picnic.  Also, Janice Maritini volunteered to help with the kids prizes that will be given away.  Mike Hoffman passed out the flyers that were created by Patty Memering.  These flyers should by placed on all Union boards.  Chef Barone’s has been hired to do the catering.

OFFICER’S REPORTS

Delegate Waller- discussed the SB5 situation in Ohio Delegate Waller is our Local Union contact about the SB5 campaign.  She is in contact with the Ohio Lobor Unions who are fighting against SB5.

Delegate Dobbins- discussed the hiring of 2 contractors.

Delegate Wallace- discussed a fact finding meeting that she had attended.

NEW BUSINESS

Secretary Kowolonek and Delegate Hoffmanb will be having a meeting with the company to discuss the Smart Grid and how it affects Meter Reading.

President Anderson, Vice-President Warren and Secretary Kowolonek had a meeting with the company about the Line Inspector Area.  The Company was not prepared for the meeting and will reschedule.

The General Membership Meeting will take place on September 22, 2011 at the Bellevue Vets.  The meeting will start at 6 pm. All members are welcome.

Delegate Fischer discovered information about the merger between Duke Energy and Progressive Energy that was misleading.  The Union has contacted the Company about this and is requesting information about this.

A motion to adjourn was made by Steve Fischer.  Second by Walt Dobbins.  Motion passed.

Grievances & Abritration

311     Contractors @ Duke Energy                               Going to Arbitration

324     Vacated Senior order process rep needs fill  dropped

325     Vacation Selection Call Center                            Going to Arbitration

329     Part timers being sent home/mtr rdg              Going to Arbitration

331     NSCC Standards like call ctr                                Going to Arbitration

332     Discipline                                                                  Dropped

334     “staff augmentation pilot” work files              Waiting on letter agreement

335     Contractors hired to do OC work                      Waiting on answer to 3rd

336     Violation of LMEC sidebar letter                        Waiting on answer to 3rd

338     NSCC & Virtual Center                                          Waiting on answer to 3rd

340     Contractor doing Union Work                           Waiting on answer to 2nd

341     Management doing Union Work                       Waiting on answer to 2nd

342     Company bargaining Individually                     Waiting on answer to 2nd

343     Discipline NSCC                                                       2nd stage scheduled

344     Discipline NSCC                                                       2nd stage scheduled

 

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