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

GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 26, 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 March 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 Randy Darby.   A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed. 

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

COMMUNICATIONS 

President Anderson received a letter from the National asking for a $200.00 donation from each union to support The Employee Free Choice Act campaign.  A motion was made by Steve Kowolonek to send $200.00.  A second by Lori Warren. 
Motion passed. 

KY AFL-CIO Labor Council contacted President Anderson about belonging to the KY AFL-CIO. 

REPORT OF OFFICERS 

Lori W. – Oakley office is closing and all employees will be moved to Dana Ave. 

Walt – 2 new techs in Engineering. 

Steve – became part of the safety equipment team. 

Shirley – her and Randy discussed how we will collect future union dues from union members that are for some reason no longer paying dues, such as those on workers comp, or left the company and have been rehired, etc.  This discussion was tabled until the next board meeting. 

OLD BUSINESS 

President Anderson cancelled the IKON copier contract saving the union 300.00 per month.  A printer was purchased for 120.00. 

NEW BUSINESS 

President Anderson is getting estimates for a new sign for the union hall.  The storms damaged the old sign.

American Income Life – each union member is automatically covered for $1,000.00.  If you would like more coverage, fill out the card that should have been sent to your home and return it to them.  They will then contact you. 

IBEW negotiations are still ongoing. 

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

GRIEVANCES

276   Dist Design         Darby                       Contractor doing union                              Going to arbitration
                                                                    work (CPC)                                                                

285   Meter Reading     Kowolonek                 Meter route analysis                                 Going to arbitration
                                                                    posting – union work                                                                                                 

291                                                              Termination                             3^rd 

292                                                              Contractors at Generating        3^rd
                                                                     Stations

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