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

GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 SEPTEMBER 25^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 September 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.  Kristy Knobloch was absent. 

Motion to dispense reading of the minutes by Steve Kowolonek.  A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed. 

Financial report was read by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion to accept by Randy Darby.  A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

President Anderson sent payment to arbitrator Stanton on old arbitration case.  Should receive answer soon.  

OLD BUSINESS 

Discussion took place on whether to reschedule the picnic or cancel for the year.  Steve Kowolonek made a motion to cancel for the year.  A second by Lori Turner.  Motion passed.  

2008 Labor Conference was rescheduled to October 17, 2008.  President Anderson, Elmer Bullock and Bill Taylor will be attending.  It will be held at DP&L union hall. 

Information on Retirement Choice will be sent to all union members soon along with a schedule of meetings for all to attend.   

NEW BUSINESS 

Much discussion took place on Hurricane Ike, especially the call center staffing.  A committee will be formed to decide a procedure for the Call Center and what groups will get called first to work the Call Center during storms. 

A motion to adjourn by Randy Darby.  A second by Lori Turner.  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 

270   Gas Operations  Dobbins                       Contractor doing union         3^rd    
                                                                             work (Gas dept Novic)                                                                            

271   Gas Operations  Dobbins                       Contractor doing union         3^rd  
                                                                             work (Techs in office) 

276   Dist Design         Darby                           Contractor doing union         2^nd  
                                                                             work (CPC) 

278   Dist Design         Darby                            Violation of LMEC                 2^nd
                                                                             agreement 

279                                Stamper                        Snow day                               3^rd 

282   East Bend           Malone                          Contractors doing union       3^rd
                                                                              work 

284   Dist Design         Dobbins                        Termination                            3^rd 

285   Meter Reading   Kowolonek                   Meter route analysis             2^nd
                                                                             posting – union work  

286   Dist Design         Dobbins                       Management doing union    2^nd 
                                                                             work (OC position) 

287   Dist Design                                               Contractors training new      2^nd
                                                                             CPC employees 

288   Site Services      Darby                            Unjust discipline                    2^nd    

289   Site Services      Malone                          Contractors doing union       2^nd 
                                                                             work (mail room)

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