Chapter Two December 10, 2009 Minutes
Minutes for Chapter 2 Meeting
Thursday, 12/10/09
Villa Banquet Center New Castle, PA
Chapter Chair Laurie Kubli opened the meeting by welcoming all that were present.
A motion was made to approve the minutes for the previous meeting. Motion made by Mary Ann Isaac and 2nd by Chuck Jasper. Motion approved.
A motion was made to pay for the food provided at the Meet & Greet Meeting at the Villa Banquet Center. Motion made by Ken Jasper and 2nd by Mary Ann Isaac. Motion approved.
A special toast was given for the retirement of Bob Goyak. A long time PSSU member who has recently retired from the New Castle YDC. May he have a long and healthy retirement.
Chapter Chair Laurie Kubli gave a SWEB report and copies of the SWEB report were passed out to the members.
- The Health Care Reform struggle continues. There are different
proposals on the table, and no one knows what the final outcome will
be. Laurie asked the union members to stay involved and give
whatever support they can to get Health Care Reform done.
- She also reported how important it is to contribute to COPE. PSSU
cannot use any of its dues for political activities. Any money used
must come from the COPE fund. Mary Ann Isaac also reported how
important it is to give to COPE. She stated that she found the easiest
way to give is when you get a raise, because they you do not even
notice a decrease in your take home pay.
- Laurie reported there are still two county units in Butler County that do
not have a contract. The County Commissioners keep squeezing the
workers and do not want to give on anything.
- Laurie told the members attending the meeting to make sure their
mailing addresses are correct. It is important to stay in touch with the
union and to be able to get anything that is mailed.
- The Chapter will continue to hold steward training. Laurie is trying to
find places that are the most convenient for members to attend. If any
chapter members have any suggestions, she stated that they could
email her. Her email address is: tigerkub1@aol.com. She would also
like to have suggestions on where chapter meetings can be held.
Laura Kowalski submitted her Business Agent report in writing. A copy is
enclosed.
Mary Ann Isaac gave a CAO Supervisor report. She stated that when there is a Statewide Committee held with management, all management does is lie to them. PSSU keeps telling management that our computer system does not work and that it wastes time, but they do not listen. She stated that union members need to get involved and to support the union. Mary Ann reported that the Secretary of Welfare Estelle Richman has become the Federal Secretary of HUD.
Ken Jasper gave a report on the CareerLinks. He stated that they continue to try to track the stimulus money, but that it is not easy.
The next SWEB meeting is March 13, 2010 and the Chapter meeting will be scheduled shortly after that. Laurie will let the Chapter know when and where.
A motion was made to adjourn. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted
Sara Dudash, Chapter Two Secretary