General Membership Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 46 members present.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.
The treasurers report was waved via a motion but made available to members to review after the meeting.
All officers were present.
Recognition of new members – There were 0 new members sworn in.
Reports of accidents sickness and death –
It was reported that-
Nick Plennert had surgery.
Scott Summers father passed away.
Presidents Report –
The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –
Two day DLO heard 4/27
Extended sick time heard 4/27. Granted
Lead Time heard 4/27. Extended until 6/3/11
Verbal reprimand heard 4/27 (Denied)
Painter job at the union no interviews heard 5/19.
Arbitration summary –
jury Duty April 18th.
Written reprimand May 3rd. Settled
Waiting on OT Remedy. Over 6 weeks overdue.
Other Business under the president’s report-
Survey response good.
Rally April 30th at Stadium. Good turnout overall.
Check out website for contract updates.
University looking at cost savings. Want to streamline on-call. No big surprises on issues. “Departmental Units” are a potential problem, Job Transfers and work schedules (ability to competently perform the work) Use of University vehicles, End of day time are all things we are discussing..
House Bill 4152 needs governor’s signature and will be new law. No retro pay after a contract expires.
Housing time clocks.
Committee reports –
Scholarship committee – nothing to report
Safety Committee – nothing to report
Apprenticeship committee – nothing to report
Unfinished Business –
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
New Business –
There was a motion to donate $250.00 to Grass lake Summer Youth League, Grass Lake Warriors. The motion was seconded and the motion passed.
Good of the union –
The jacket drawing was held and number 288 Laura Markhum wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.
Jacket give away = $80 Jim Locken called, excused.
Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 pm.