Utility Workers Union of America
Local 600
AFL-CIO
Representing Office, Clerical,
Technical and Residual Employees
Utility Workers Union of America
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GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 16, 2011
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jim Anderson – President
DELEGATES
Patty Memering
The June meeting was called to order by President Anderson. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was made. A moment of silence as taken. Roll Call was taken. All present. A motion was made by Lori Warren to dispense of the reading of the previous months minutes. A second was made by Mike Hoffman. Motion passed. The Financial Report was presented by Treasurer Cockrell. A motion to accept the Financial report was made by Steve Kowolonek. A second by Lori Warren. Motion passed. COMMUNICATIONS The national Union sent a letter concerning OHIO SB5. The letter discussed a collation brought together to defeat SB5. This collation is “We Are Ohio.” The letter also talked about the election in November and how important it is to defeat SB5. The final point of the letter was that each local union apoint a “pointman.” This National would contact this person with information concerning the fight of SB5. Delegate Waller volunteered to be Local 600’s contact person. USWA Contract- President Anderson presented information about the recent contract agreed upon between the steelworkers and the Company. OFFICER’S REPORT Secretary Kowolonek – discussed the LMEC committee. This committee is dealing with jobs in the Design and Drafting group, Feeder group, and the janitorial group. Delegate Dobbins – is investigating a situation within the Engineer’s group. Delegate Hoffman – informed the Board that he had found a Golf shirt that was both Union made and made in the USA. He ordered each Board member 3 Golf shirts each. He also discussed possibly ordering shirts with the Local 600 logo. These shirts could be given out at future membership meetings or picnics. This would be discussed in the future. Lastly, he discussed a footware issue in IT and Facilities. The Company is going to provide each member a pair of boots for their work. Delegate Fischer questioned why the Company does not provide boots for all groups required to wear this type of footwear. Delegate Hoffman would look into this. Delegate Waller – discussed the SB5 petition drive that she is involved in. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Real Estate Job - President Anderson and Delegate Dobbins attended a meeting discussing the evaluation of the Real Estate Analyst position. It was determined that this job was on hold pending the merger. LMEC meeting – there will be a meeting on June 27th to discuss the LMEC process. Design and Drafting (LMEC)- there will be a meeting on June 30th to go over this position. Keeneland Bus Trip - there was a $100 refund from the bus company. The bus company had brought the wrong size bus for the trip. Vacant Area “B” position - Chairman Deering told President Anderson that he had 2 members confirm they had accepting the nomination for Area “B” Delegate. He was waiting on a third member to call him back. Union Hall Cleaning Service - there was discussion concerning using a cleaning service to clean the Union hall once a month. Shirley Cockrell made a motion to use a cleaning service on a temporary basis. Mike Hoffman made a second. Motion passed. Contractor Grievance meeting (#311) – President Anderson and Vice President Warren with Local 600 Attorney Julie Ford on June 7th. They discussed the upcoming meeting the Company. On June 14th, the three then meet with Company officials. They discussed the Grievance and the upcoming Arbitration. NEW BUSINESS Union Picnic - the board discussed about having a picnic this year. Some of the concerns were:- low attendance of Union members.- Cost of event. Mike Hoffman made a motion to have a picnic this year. A second was made by Steve Kowolonek. Motion passed. A Picnic Committee of Delegate Hoffman, Delegate Memering, and Delegate Waller was formed. Secretary Kowolonek would email all reps to see if any of them were interested in also being on the Picnic Committee. UWUA National Convention – President Anderson, VP Warren, Treasurer Cockrell, and Secretary Kowolonek would be attending the upcoming National UWUA Convention in Las Vegas. Delegate Dobbins would be the Union contact while they were gone. Union and Company agreement concerning President - during a meeting with Jay Alavero, President Anderson was informed that the Company would no longer pay his 40 hour salary. The Company would like to have the Union pay a portion of his regular Company salary. President Anderson would discuss this with the Company further. Board Member Attendance - President Anderson discussed the importance of each Board member being at scheduled meetings. It is also very important that each member be on time for each General Board meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Shirley Cockrell. A second by Walt Dobbins. Motion passed.
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