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

GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 20^TH, 2008   

EXECUTIVE BOARD                                           Jim Anderson - President
                                                                              Lori Stamper - Vice Pres  
                                                                              Shirley Cockrell - Treasurer    
                                                                              Kristy Knobloch - Secretary

DELEGATES                                                        Randy Darby                                                                                 Walt Dobbins
                                                                             Steve Kowolonek                                                                                  Phil Malone

                                                                                                Lori Turner
                                                                             Pat Roderick     

The November meeting was called to order by President Anderson.

The meeting was held at The White House Inn before the rep/delegate dinner. 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 

Moment of silence for deceased members. 

Roll call of Officers took place.  All present. 

President Anderson thanked all the reps and delegates for their help throughout the year. 

Motion to dispense reading of the minutes by Randy Darby.  A second by Phil Malone.  Motion passed. 

Financial report was read by Shirley Cockrell.  Closed out Operation Family Reunion account.  Motion to accept by Lori Stamper.  A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Incorrect information was given on health care benefits. A smoker only has to be smoke free since October, not for 1 year. 

Much discussion took place on 2.00 (per month per member) per capita increase per member for 2009.  Steve Kowolonek made a motion to raise it 1.00 per month per member.  A second by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion passed. 

OFFICER REPORT 

Lori Stamper – the grievance for the snow day, March 7^th 2008, has been settled.  Any member that was docked for leaving early that day will be reimbursed up to 3 hours.  This affected 64 of our members. 

Phil Malone – the east call center is planning core hours of 7:00 – 7:00, with the remaining hours going to the Carolinas. 

OLD BUSINESS 

It was voted to take grievance #284 to arbitration.  However, the company agreed to bring the employee back to work and not go to arbitration. 

The union is still waiting on the new contract books (they are to be printed the early in January 2009).  There will be a separate book for the letters. 

Any questions concerning your pension package, call 888-465-1300.    The deadline to choose your pension package is December 19^th. 

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

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