Meeting was called to order by Chapter Chair, Mike Butler, at 5:30 p.m.
Motion to approve minutes of last Chapter meeting made by Cas Wojciki
2nd: John Hamilton
Discussion: none
Vote: passed unanimously
ELECTION OF CHAPTER ONE BOARD:
Vice Chair/Statewide: Robin Adams nominated Cas Wojciki
2nd: John Hamilton
Other nominations: none
Vote: passed unanimously
Vice Chair/Local Units: John Hamilton nominated Paul Gambill
2nd: Cas Wojiciki
Other nominations: none
Vote: passed unanimously
Secretary-Treasurer: Cas Wojciki nominated John Hamilton
2nd: Darcie Christiansen
Other nominations: none
Vote: passed unanimously
Recording Secretary: Cas Wojciki nominated Vicki Taylor
2nd: Kathy Baldwin
Other nominations: none
Vote: passed unanimously
SWEB REPORT (DEC ’08)
Mike Butler reported that “Employee Free Choice” post cards were brought back to local units for members to sign and were then submitted back to headquarters.
“Change that Works”: Union is sending out people to lobby for the Employee Free Choice Act and for Health Care Reform.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CAO: Thea Hyatt (reported by Lisa Turner):
We still have a “demand to bargain” in place over Change Center issues including the virtual CAO.
There is a hearing before the Ethics Committee on March 12, 2009, regarding whether or not IMCW’s should be required to complete the financial disclosure form --- the Union stresses that any IMCW filing out an appeal form needs to proceed with caution.
Thea sent congratulations to the new Board and State Committee members.
Thea also stated that she has memories that she will always cherish and is sincerely grateful for the opportunities that being an active Chapter member has afforded her.
CIVIL/HUMAN RIGHTS (Paul Gambill) – submitted in writing
OES: John Hamilton
Career Links: merit employees are assisting with the back log of U.C. claims
U C Service Centers:
civil service exam is open – 1500+ to be hired within next few months; 400 by 01/28/09
looking at bringing annuitants back - 7 already in place in the Erie office. annuitants can work no more than 95 days
referees are coming into the Service Center offices to work on appeals
mandatory over time: open 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon – Fri; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday’s.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Chapter One Picnic at Waldameer Park
Motion to continue to have the picnic and keeping the price the sane made by Cas Wojciki.
2nd: John Hamilton
Discussion: Erma Rhodes provided a copy of last year’s budget plus the rate increase for this year. She projected an over-all increase of $333.03 assuming the same number of attendees --- it was suggested that each Shop try to raise $50 to $75 with a fund raiser so that the price that we charge remains the same. Mike Butler plans to send out letters to each Shop with this request.
Vote: passed unanimously
Motion made by Kathy Baldwin to approve the Chapter expenditure for the Annual Picnic.
2nd: Robin Adams
Discussion: none further
Vote: passed unanimously
Motion made by Lisa Turner to pay for the food served tonight
2nd: Karen Pettigrew
Discussion: none
Vote: passed unanimously
Notice of Dates of all Chapter Events for the year will be mailed out by Mike Butler. These will include Chapter Meetings, Steward Trainings, Picnic Committee, etc.
Mike will be sending out sign-up sheets to the shops to solicit volunteers for the various committees
Mark DiVecchio might seek labor backing for his re-election campaign: A “wait and see” attitude is being adopted by union leaders.
OLD BUSINESS: none
BUSINESS AGENT REPORTS:
Rick – submitted in writing
Charlene – not available as of meeting date
Motion to adjourn made by Robin Adams
2nd: John Hamilton
Discussion: none
Vote: passed unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Submitted by Kathy Baldwin