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 OCTOBER 25TH 2007
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jim Anderson – President
DELEGATES
Randy Darby
The October 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. Walt Dobbins absent. A motion was made by Randy Darby to dispense the reading of the minutes. A second by Lori Stamper. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report was read by Steve Kowolonek. A motion to accept the report by Phil Malone. A second by Shirley Cockrell. Motion passed. COMMUNICATIONS None to report. REPORT OF OFFICERS None to report. OLD BUSINESS Rep/Delegate dinner at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse Nov 15th at 6:00pm. Met with Jim Turner concerning payroll deductions. The only payroll deductions that they plan to keep is AFLAC cancer insurance, Mutual Benefit Association Dues, Safety Apparel/Shoes and Laundry/Uniforms. Direct deposit employees will be able to utilize the AURGROUP. Phil Malone will be contacting Mike Ciccarillo to find out who we file a grievance with? When the new bylaws went into effect on March 22, 2007, one of the changes was that there would now be 24 union payroll deductions vs. 26 deductions in the past. However, an extra deduction came out of the members paycheck in August. Payroll is looking into how this will be reimbursed to the members. Discussion took place about the meter reading arbitration concerning seniority. A motion was made by Steve Kowolonek to drop the arbitration as long as the company follows the seniority list giving employees opportunities for different job options. Also, we will revert automatically to the 3rd step if they violate this agreement. A second by Lori Stamper. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Rutler and Associates will be the auditors for 2008. Rep nominations. A letter was written and approved by the board concerning the rep nominations. Area A will have 9 reps, area B will have 6 reps, and area C will have 3 reps. If we receive more than is needed, we will have an election. Discussion took place concerning the company not filling the Gas Doc I. Randy Darby made a motion to take to arbitration. A second by Phil Malone. Motion passed. Lori Stamper made a motion to start the board meetings at 4:00 beginning in December. A second by Randy Darby. Motion passed. Motion to adjourn by Randy Darby. A second by Dave Schuck. Motion passed.
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