General Membership Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 66 members present.
The minutes from the previous meeting were suspended via a motion.
The treasurer’s report was waived via a motion.
All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –was 1 new member sworn in

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that-
Scott Summers son passed away
Pat Bakers sister passed away.

Presidents Report –

The Presidents grievance summary is as follows –

Discharge grievance filed and denied.
Two day DLO scheduled for 4/27
Extended sick time scheduled 4/27
Lead Time scheduled 4/27
Verbal reprimand scheduled 4/27
Painter job no interviews (filed).
Millwright doing electrical work (filed).
Retirement changes (filed). Waiting
Retirement changes (filed). Waiting

Arbitration summary –

Discharge 11/8 heard. (denied)
Discharge 12/7 heard.(denied)
Discharge 1/18 heard. (denied)
Jury Duty April 18. (Heard)
Written reprimand May 3.
Written reprimand May 16.

Other Business under the president’s report-

Survey response good
Rally April 30 at Stadium. (Get the word out) flyers were available at the door. Gather at the stadium.
Negotiations; training on May 2^nd. May 4^thThe e-board meet. First session May 9^th.Using the Interest based bargaining model.
Members not getting along. A lot of stress let’s try to all get along and show solidarity.

Committee reports –

Scholarship committee – The Topic is available on the U.M.S.T.U. Website. 12 scholarships at the July scholarship.
Safety Committee – nothing to report.
Apprenticeship committee – Possibly new apprentices in 2012.
Information committee – Met to work on how to get out Weekly updates to the members, stewards, and on the Website.

Unfinished Business –

The Bylaw committee did the reading of the proposed new bylaw changes.
The Motion to accept the package minus Article 1, Section 2. The motion was seconded and the vote was in favor.
There was a motion to vote on to accept Article 1, Section 2 as it was written. The motion was seconded. The vote was declined.

New Business –

Bonnie Martella, Donna Redilla and Keith Bruhnsen from staff benefits were here to do a presentation and answer any questions the members have bout LTD.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 312 Mark Neumann wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

Ac shop – pay structure – vehicle, gas cards, cell phones are tax free perks and should be included in our package.

The Meeting Was adjourned at 6:12 pm.

Presidents Report –

Committee reports –

Unfinished Business –

The Bylaw committee did the reading of the proposed new bylaw changes.