Utility Workers Union of America
Local 600
AFL-CIO
Representing Office, Clerical, Technical and Residual Employees 

GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 22, 2009

EXECUTIVE BOARD                                                 Jim Anderson - President
                                                                                    Lori Warren – Vice Pres.
                                                                                    Shirley Cockrell - Treasurer
                                                                                    Kristy Knobloch - Secretary

DELEGATES                                                               Randy Darby
                                                                                    Walt Dobbins
                                                                                    Steve Kowolonek
                                                                                    Phil Malone
                                                                                    Lori Turner
                                                                                    Pat Roderick

The January meeting was called to order by President Anderson. 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 

Moment of silence for deceased members. 

Roll call of Officers took place.  All present. 

Motion to dispense reading of the minutes by Lori Stamper.
A second by Walt Dobbins.  Motion passed. 

Financial report was read by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion to accept
by Steve Kowolonek.  A second by Phil Malone.  Motion passed. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

None to report. 

REPORT OF OFFICERS 

Shirley is still dealing with the company on the problems with union
dues deductions.  Debbie Wilson from payroll is working on the problem. 

Lori Warren discussed the  vacation bank agreement – four individuals will be
grandfathered  and receive their 51-56 credit years. 

OLD BUSINESS 

Rutler and Associates completed the 2008 audit. 

President Anderson decided on who will attend the two future conferences.

April 22^nd – 24^th in Las Vegas – Lori Warren, Walt Dobbins and Phil Malone.
October in Chicago – Lori Turner, Steve Kowolonek and Pat Roderick.   

A motion was made by Lori Warren to rescind Pat Bradford’s decision on not sending the Secretary
and Treasurer to offsite conferences.  The President will decide when they should
attend any of these conferences.  A second by Randy Darby.  Motion passed. 

A motion was also made by Lori Warren that if a plane ticket was purchased for you to attend a conference
and you have to cancel for any reason, you are responsible to reimburse the
union for that ticket.  A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed. 

NEW BUSINESS 

The union changed internet providers from Insight to Cincinnati Bell for a substantial cost savings. 

President Anderson obtained tickets for union member, Ralph Meadows to attend the Presidential Inauguration.   

‘Qualified Pension Plan’ – Duke has to file and post this every five years and are making it available
to everyone that is in the plan. 

Motion to adjourn by Randy.  A second by Kristy.  Motion passed.

GRIEVANCES

47     Beckjord              Hiltenbeital/Planck       Unjust termination                           Arbitration 

267   Dist Design         Cockrell                        OCC’s working out of                     Waiting on answer
                                                                          classification                                   from Arbitrator 

276   Dist Design         Darby                            Contractor doing union         3^rd                                                                                 work (CPC) 

278   Dist Design         Darby                            Violation of LMEC              2nd                                                                                                                                                          agreement

282   East Bend           Malone                          Contractors doing union       3^rd     pending vote to                                                                            work                                         arbitrate 

285   Meter Reading   Kowolonek                   Meter route analysis             3^rd      pending vote to                                                                          posting – union work                arbitrate 

286   Dist Design         Dobbins                        Management doing union    3rd    
                                                                            work (OC position                                                                   

287   Dist Design                                               Contractors training new    3rd
                                                                            CPC employees                                                             

 288   Site Services      Darby                            Unjust discipline                    3^rd 

290   Shared Services                                     Denied promotion                           2^nd

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