General Membership Meeting Minutes Jan 11, 2012
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER : 1733
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Jason M, Jason A, Pam S, Jen M, Stasha S, Jen C via phone (excused) Deb M
INTRODUCTIONS
SECRETARY'S REPORT:add names to minutes of those in attendance, and how voted by numbers motion to accept with corrections
CORRESPONDENCE:lpn’s alliance workshop in st paul (forwarded to lpn april 24-26 th), central office job out of st paul, presidents meeting 20th, DOTH march 27 th, Polar Plunge feb 18th, 9 appeal forms
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: slow month with holidays, MSOCS joint LM cancelled, MSOP 23 rd at 11, we need people to Lobby at the capitol our week is the week of DOTH in April 23 rd negotiations assembly 21 st
VICE PRESIDENTS : .gift cards got donated, case of hot dogs donated also. Purchased $85 worth of stuff to send overseas, SYSCO gave list of options instead of gift cards or just open as option.
TREASURER'S REPORT: . Statement available motion made to pass subject to audit - passed. Kind of have the books back, taxes are done. Going to send out e-mail to schedule audit.
/CHIEF STEWARD'S REPORT :
MSOP - 5 3 rd steps,6 invest, 3 suspensions, 1 written. On vaca 23 rd til feb 6 th Anderson will be taking over. Grievance committee has 6 volunteers only need 4 hopefully running next month.
MSOCS - 1 3 rd step to go over, 2 invest, 2 suspension,
FIELD REP. REPORT chad our political organizer is organizing phone banks to do turnout for feb 7 th caucuses, get yourself elected to convention to have a say in endorsements. Vote your job. Phone banks are 24 th, 31 st and 2 nd, 6 th in Duluth we feed and have beverages available at phone banks. Training - stewards training may 2-3 rd in Duluth, cs is feb 2 nd st paul, may 15 th secretary, treasurer
Train the trainer feb 9 th Duluth (workplace bullying)
MSOCS - dept of licensing aren’t allowing representation, per MN statute “person of interest” is allowed and they’re kicking them out. You have the right to refuse to be interviewed if subject of investigation. Make them throw the “person of interest” aka steward out. Sugarbeets were very appreciative of toys brought, there is a thank you note in council 5 office. Still no end in sight for them, scabs are starting fights on picket lines. Council 5 eboard meets on 19 th, hearing today on right to work bill confident we will win and it won’t happen. City of Duluth still trying to make it right to work, basic unit has about 540 members have quit meeting and are meeting with city counselors. Jan 20 city council meeting 7pm. Thursday at 5:30 PEOPLE meeting to discuss political season ( Council 5 office in Duluth)
COMMITTEE REPORT: Brooks - Moose Tracks cleaned office on Tuesday. Used to be a wrestler and contacted regarding May 18 th (donate proceeds due to it being abuse prevention month) Brooks will contact Diane Johnson check into it due to our local being non-profit. ($3,000 is rough estimate)
OLD BUSINESS: motion made to buy $20 gift cards at the little store -1 additional vote for but motion fails
12:30 in Virginia Feb 8 th
12:30 in Duluth April 11 th
President’s meeting - motion to pay mileage -passed
(past practice is VP goes with to president meetings)
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NEW BUSINESS: Motion to donate $100 to polar bear plunge - passed
Oral reprimand - arb team rec to dismiss - motion to dismiss - passed
Oral reprimand - “ “passed
Oral reprimand - “ “passed
Oral reprimand - - motion to dismiss - passed
5 day suspension - arb team red to dismiss - motion to dismiss - passed
Oral reprimand - red to dismiss - motion to dismiss - passed
Oral reprimand - rec to dismiss - motion to dismiss passed
Progression used - 5 day suspension - motion to dismiss - passed
Oral reprimand - motion to dismiss - passed
Oral reprimand - motion to dismiss - passed
Motion to reimburse $84.97 for stuff purchased for workers overseas - passed
Negotiations 21 st - motion to get hotel rooms for delegates - passed
MSOCS MOU - may not even get off the ground, collectively it seems to have passed and seems supervisors are going back on it.
MSOCS joint labor St cloud 2:00 on the 25 th - Stasha and Deb going - motion to pay mileage - passed
GOOD & WELFARE: John
Our Next Local Meeting is Feb 8 th in Virginia at 12:30 and 5:30
ADJOURN MEETING Motion to adjourn : 1912
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AFSCME
General Membership
Local 1092
December 14, 2011
Present: Jason Montgomery, Jason Anderson, Jen Montgomery, Jen Collelo, Stasha Sickler, Deb Mohelski
Excused: Pam Sater
Meeting Called to Order: 5:30 pm
Discussion regarding 3 meetings being held quarterly at the Moose Lake Meeting. This allows all other shifts to attend. Meetings are held at 6:30 am, 12:30 pm and the 5:30 pm(usual) meeting. The meetings held today started 6:49 am, 12:50 pm and 5:30 pm. All motions made at the am and lunch meeting will be closed at the 5:30 pm meeting. Some motions, noted in the minutes will be carried over to the next General Membership Meeting, held in Duluth. All minutes will indicate who voted at the Moose Lake 5:30 meeting, ensuring these people do not vote the Duluth meeting. Any motions carried over to the Duluth meeting will be indicated in the minutes.
Secretary’s Report:
1. Minutes read, Chris S. motion, Cara K 2 nd; minutes accepted.
Correspondence:
1. Letter sent to all president informing changes made to Fair Share Members. The dues that Fair Share Members pay will decrease in % but will go back up in the future. Jason Montgomery will notify these members.
2. Nominations are being accepted for Unit 2, to sit on the Statewide Safety Committee. Any nominations can be sent to Jackie O’Shey.
3. Job Posting for Central Office/Afscme Council 5 for an Office Specialist. This closes at the end of the business day on December 19, 2011. Position is 37 ½ hours weekly. If interested see posting.
4. SEPC Conference May 4, 2012. Must use your own vacation if you want to attend. This is held at the Ramada MOA. Packets will be mailed in February.
5. Delegation Assembly being called on January 21, 2012. MMB has been notified but inform your supervisor that you will be attending. Held at the Ramada MOA, details to follow.
President’s Report:
1. Labor Mgt held at MSOP this month. Discussion regarding staffing, safety on the new unit). Details will be given by Mgt at a later date. Discussion regarding allowing staff that have “un-foreseen” incidents upon coming to work be able to use comp time. Mgt will not define “un-foreseen” but will take this case by case. If you have been denied this leave, contact HR. Labor asked about AMS system, how it will work. Mgt said they will define at the Forum.
2. 1092 has a slot for Lobbying, around the week of Day on the Hill. Jason encouraging members to go on other dates, filling up the calendar. Discussion regarding the need to be there as this will be another difficult year. If interested, contact Jason Montgomery who will compile a list of people to go. You must use your own time off(vacation, etc).
3. Arbitration Rulings
a. Motion made at earlier meeting to dismiss a non-cert for a lead. Motion voted and all in favor to dismiss.
b. Written reprimand, motion made by earlier meeting to appeal the decision. Motion voted and 12 to 11, motion did not pass to move it to the appeal process.
c. Grievance regarding Overtime/Subsequent shift. Discussion regarding this grievance being 3 years old. No motion could be made, Executive Board to discuss and vote.
Treasurer’s Report:
1. Sept/Oct statements available at this meeting. The September monthly statement will not have the Per Caps listed due to books being in the hands of the CPA. The books should be completed this week, will follow up. Cara K. motioned to approve the report subject to audit and Per Caps being listed. Chris S. 2 nd, all in favor, motion passed.
2. Discussion regarding the audit not being conducted. The books are not correct and that is why they are in the hands of a CPA. Jen has been in contact with Council 5 and they are going to help Jen work through the barriers.
Chief Steward- MSOP:
1. 13 3 rd Steps last month, 2 investigations. Jennifer brought up need for grievance committee. Jen Collello will Chair, Stasha Sickler will co-chair and Diane Firkus will oversee as well. Names were given at the meeting for potential members. Sara Hull, Joe Torba, Brooks Midbrod, Bender, Melissa Wylie, Cara Keinenen, Chris St Germaine. This will be held the last Wednesday of the month. Time and location to be finalized. If your interested, contact Jen Collello or Stasha Sickler(MSOCS)
Chief Steward-MSOCS:
1. There are 2 grievances filed, 1 investigation and 1 discipline handed down.
2. MOU needs to be voted on Monday, December 19, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Duluth Council Office and the Gentleman’s Service Club in Virginia. All MSOCS members encouraged to vote for this MOU. Several homes picked through a committee throughout the state to bring back full time staff at these homes. They will do this over a 6 month “trial” period. Details will be given via email to all MSOCS stewards who will send these out to the homes for review and vote.
Vice President’s Report:
1. Moose Tracs will shovel this winter. They will also clean the office 1 x monthly.
2. After an audit there are 13 cards left from last years gift cards, there are 4 unaccounted for cards. Jason Anderson has made several attempts to contact these people who the cards would have gone to, however no response. Original Motion made in previous meeting that the remaining cards would be donated to the food shelf. Idea of donating the cards to the 2 nd Harvest Food Bank as they will work with many other food shelves. All agreed Jason Anderson will bring them to 2 nd Harvest.
3. Discussion regarding members being given a Gift Card. Jason Anderson will be in contact with Upper Lakes/Cisco to see what, if any deals can be made. Discussion regarding the requested Gift Cards be donated to Sugar Beet worker’s children or other children in the area. This is tabled for further discussion.
Field Rep’s Report:
1. The Trans Home in the Metro area organized and just ratified their first contract. Very long battle. The local is 1337.
2. Hennepin County workers ratified their contract.
3. City of Duluth wants a “right to work city.” More information available after December 15, 2011 city council meeting.
4. An ongoing Toy drive for the Sugar Beet worker’s children. United Way was asked for help in this effort however, we were turned down as the Direct of United Way is the CEO of the Crystal Sugar factory. Diane Firkus went over the plan of the children’s ages being divided 0-6, 7-13, 14-18. You can donate on your own as well. Get toys to Diane Firkus at the Duluth Office or the Moose Lake Union Office. Toys to be collected by Monday December 19, 2011.
5. Diane Firkus reports that we have been winning some grievances and feels mgt is softening a little. Also discussion regarding negotiations, they are still happening and there are more difficulties for all involved.
New Business:
1. Motion made at earlier meeting that Wendy S of Moose Tracs be given an office key for when the individuals clean at the Union Office. Motioned voted upon and 13-11 votes, motion was not passed. Great discussion about the keys to the office and the cost and concern about keys being passed out. There are many private files in the union office.
2. Motion made at the earlier meeting to donate 10% of gift cards purchased for members be donated to the sugar beet worker’s children. This would be approx. 900+ dollars. The amount will be formulated at a later time. All in favor of original motion, motion passed. Also stated above, if anyone wants to donate individually, contact Diane Firkus.
3. Motion made from earlier meeting to give 20 dollar Little Store Gas Cars for all full members. Discussion regarding this effecting chargeable versus non-chargeable. Discussion regarding potential to give this kind of money to other needy people. 12:45 meeting motioned this but this can’t be passed until following meeting( Duluth). Those that voted at this meeting cannot vote at the next meeting( Duluth).
Voted:
Jason Anderson, Stasha Sickler, Heather Schultz, Cameo Torok, Jen Collello, Brooks Midbrod, Chris St. Germaine, Nancy Banta, Cara Keinenen, Doug, Jen Montgomery, Deb Mohelski, Bruce. Final vote at the Duluth Meeting.
4. Motion made to donate $100 dollars to Jeff Hassel. All in favor, motioned passed.
5. Discussion about putting on the agenda the 3 meetings held in Moose Lake, this has been tabled.
Old Business:
1. Central Labor Body thanked 1092 for donation. There is also a Rally at Chip Cravvack’s Office at the Duluth Federal Building, Friday December 16, 2011 at noon. Please pass the word and encourage all to attend. Chris S. will pass info to John Leino to post on the website.
2. Motion made to pay mileage and lost time for Pres. and V. Pres to attend Pres. meeting. Final vote at the next meeting( Duluth)
Good N Welfare:
New Prayer books received. Jason M will bring some to the Virginia vote on December 19, 2011.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 pm.
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General Membership Meeting Nov 9 th, 2011
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS Jason M, Jason A (excused), Pam S, Jen M (excused), Jen C (excused), Stasha S, Deb M
INTRODUCTIONS
SECRETARY'S REPORT posted on Local 1092 website, copies available at meeting. Changes: Motion to approve - passed
TREASURER'S REPORT
VICE PRESIDENTS
CHIEF STEWARD'S REPORT
MSOP - a lot of grievances and investigations
MSOCS - LM, still waiting for minutes. Dealing with supervisor at Bridgehouse, mostly was a meet and greet. Schedules need to be posted for all staff to see along with vacation requests. People should request union rep be present
PRESIDENT'S REPORT 3 meetings next month - tentatively - normal meeting dec 14 th at 5:30 wed, thurs 645am and 1230. Joint lm at St Peter 17 th 930 st peter.
2 grievances denied - vacation denials - both appealed.
MSOP vacation audit on staff .
FIELD REP. REPORT out of order layoff grievance of msop proceed to arb, grievances regarding internet usage (belongs to employer) use caution. We don’t prevale on grievances regarding computer usage. “limited” is not defined in the policy. Elections - we prevailed in all but one of the races DOTH March 27 th. Session as ugly if not uglier than last year. MOU for MSOCS for consistant scheduling should be out to vote in next few weeks. FYI - Eveleth site that is currently empty may be on chopping block. Would have to follow layoff language for staff in that home.
Shutdown grievance should go to payroll asap.
COMMITTEE REPORT
OLD BUSINESS hardship fund tabled until next month no new info - passed
Roberts rule of order - motion stand for 1 yr? leave as stands until further info
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NEW BUSINESS request for exercise equip - more details
Motion to not buy exercise equip - passed
Motion to donate to Holiday program for alf-cio looking for donations for holiday meal programs - 200 for thanksgiving and 200 for Christmas - passed
Motion to donate to Moose lake football team looking for donations to go to state $100 - passed
Look into prices on pens or something for members
CORRESPONDENCEscholarship for 2012 for college sophmores, donations for sugar workers,
GOOD & WELFARE Sharon
Our Next Local Meeting is 5:30 at Moose Lake Office : 06:45, 12:45 and 5:30
ADJOURN MEETING
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