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General Membership Meeting Minutes

University of Michigan Skilled Trades Union, Inc.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 42 members present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurers report was read and accepted.

All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that-

Ted Dwornick Father passed away,

Andy Quackenbusch Father in law passed away

Jeff Treadway mother passed away,

Joe Stauch mother passed away,

Scott Beevers mother passed away.

Tim Breternitz, Colin McCloud off work

Richard Lewis is off work.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

Overtime.(filed)
Maintenance Mechanics doing Trades work.(filed)
2 day DLO (Heard)
Written warning (OT without permission) heard and denied. Submitted.

Arbitration summary –

Written reprimand heard 8/18. Granted
Discharge scheduled 11/8 withdrawn at employee request.
Lead Pay 12/8. (Settled) The employees were paid.
Mich. Union job 12/12 Heard.
DLO scheduled 1/18. Withdrawn, employee terminated prior to the hearing.
Scheduled for 2/3 written for loosing keys.
DLO scheduled 3/2

Other Business under the president’s report-

Watch overtime closely. The University is constantly breaking the rules. Get with your stewards.
M Healthy, not a good thing! It is encouraged to not participate.
Auto deduct now available to members that needed to pay direct in the past. Please make sure everything is correct on your next paycheck.
There is a Problem with sick time payout and it will be corrected on Monday.
Contract books are out. Any departments that have not received them? Power house , Construction services people

Committee reports –

Scholarship committee – on the web topic for
Safety Committee -
Apprenticeship committee – apprenticeship job posting is out.

Unfinished Business –

Big Buck Contest winners were -

1- Ken Shiller
2-Brett Curts
3-Marc Neumanward

Stewart's elections by-laws change. Ken read a proposed bylaw change for steward elections that will be voted on next month. He feels this will help make the elections go smoother.

New Business –

Maintenance mechanics were tested for fire alarm. Ken said a grievance was filed and it was submitted to arbitration.

The members are looking for volunteers to help out a union brother Mike Horniack who is in need on feb 4^th in the am tearing down walls clean up etc.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 435 Patrick Tyler wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

Adjournment –

The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 47 members present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurers report was waived via a motion.

All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that-

Keith O’Neil off work,
Jim Hearst brother passed away
Tom Chenoweth had surgery and will be off for several weeks. He is at uofm hospital.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

Maintenance Mechanics doing Trades work. (Granted)
Overtime. Several (filed).
On-Call fire alarm shop trading on call assignments.(filed)
Tunnel Pay in power house.(filed)
Verbal warning leaving early (filed)
2 day DLO (heard).
Steamfitter electrical class. Heard- (was a group grievance)

Arbitration summary –

Written reprimand scheduled 2/3 settled. (Reduced to verbal.)
2 day DLO scheduled for 3/2 verbal altrication
MM doing Fire Alarm work scheduled for 3/12
IT com overtime scheduled 4/27
IT com power outage 5/15
HVAC on call OT 5/21
Travel expenses 6/7
Michigan Union painter job arbitration (denied).

Other Business under the president’s report –

Watch overtime closely.
When asked to do other trades work, Make sure to 1 First point out it is not assigned correctly, 2 ask for Steward, reluctantly do the work to the “best of your ability”. We are often our own worst enemies.
Discourage all members to not use their cell phones for University business.
Web Site- The new website is on line.
Dinner Dance tickets available.

Committee reports –

Safety Committee – nothing to report
Apprenticeship committee – Nothing to report
Dance committee- Needs help with the set up for the dinner dance. Please see Lori to volunteer.

Unfinished Business –

Ken re read the proposed bylaw change pertaining to steward elections. Section 2 The membership was asked if any questions and then there was a vote. The results of the vote were - 42 yes 5 no the change will be accepted.

New Business –

Skip suggested the members keep their eyes and ears open and pay attention to the universities Shenanagins trying to have maintenance mechanics do trades work.
It was encouraged to read the contract and make yourself familiar to be aware of what’s right and wrong around you.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 291 Kathy Minor wasnt present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

Mike Horniak was extremely grateful for the help renovating his home to make it handy cap accessible. There is more work to be done and still needs help. Updates can be found on the website.

There was a motion for a donation of $250.00 for the woman’s Rugby team.

The motion was seconded and the motion was voted on and it passed.

Adjournment –

The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 52 members present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurers report was read and accepted.

All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were 2 new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that- Dave Hawks mother in law passed away.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• Flex time filed. Granted before hearing.

• Verbal warning heard. Denied

• MM doing electrical heard.

• Overlap conference on 2/18 Total BS

• Retirement changes filed

Arbitration summary –

• Discharge 11/8 heard. Denied

• ES 11/11 heard. Requiring physicians statements (Granted).

• Discharge 12/7 heard. Denied

• 80 hour sick time 12/9. Denied

• Discharge 1/18 heard.

• Sick time issue to be heard April 5th.

• Jury duty Scheduled for April 18th.

• Written warning Scheduled for May 1

Other Business under the president’s report-

• Ongoing discussions with Lowell over region issues.

• Benefits coming out for LTD presentation at April Membership Meeting.

• Committees, set up meetings for April.

• The president reported that the negotiation surveys are out. Please respond. Looking for a large response.

• Ken said the dinner dance was fun. He thanked Cal, Lori and Fred and everyone who helped set up.

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee – Don Aikens is retired and Ed Patzynski will be stepping down and the account will be shutting down for at least one year.

• Safety Committee – Didn’t have anything to report.

• Apprenticeship committee – Didn’t have anything to report.

• Bylaws committee- The Bylaws committee re wrote some proposed changes and shared it with the membership. There will be an announcement made and they will be re read next month to be voted on.

Unfinished Business –

There was no unfinished business discuss.

New Business –

There was no new business to discuss.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 291 Jason Miller wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

Don Aikens - is retiring. Ken thanked him for all his years of hard work and contribution to the Union.

There was a thank you and a round of applause for the scholarship committees’ efforts over the past 8 years.

Write to our legislatures over proposed laws aimed at union busting.

There was a motion to support the U of m Women’s Rugby team. The motion is asking for a donation of $250.00. The motion was seconded and the motion passed.

Adjournment –

The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 pm.

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 –

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

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 2nd. May 4th The e-board meet. First session May 9th.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.

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.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 65 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 no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

There were no new reports of accidents sickness or death

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• Extended sick time heard 4/27. Granted

• Lead Time heard 4/27. Granted, no remedy.

• Verbal reprimand heard 4/27. Denied

• Painter job no interviews heard 5/19. Waiting on answer.

Arbitration summary – Contract vendor working OT remedy granted. Overtime to be paid to employees passed over.

Other Business under the president’s report-

• Check out website for contract updates.

• University looking at cost savings.

• Issues being discussed.

• New State law signed by governor. No retroactive pay.

• Public Safety Oversight Committee.

• Electricians BM vote July 9th.

• Painters.

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee – on the web topic for

• Safety Committee -

• Apprenticeship committee –

Unfinished Business –

• There was no unfinished business to discuss.

New Business –

There was a motion to have a golf outing with a donation from the union of 10% above last year’s donation of $7000.00. Tickets will be $35.00. Laurie Markum will be the chair. The outing will be on Saturday September 10th at Lake Forest Golf Course.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 272 Laurie Markam was present.

Jacket give away = $100. Jim Locken excused.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 131 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 no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that- John Nichols mother is injured

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

Arbitration summary –

Other Business under the president’s report –

• The president gave a update on Negotiations.

• Negotiations contract expires on the 31 of this month.

• Things are moving slow.

• Committed to a good contract and under an extension is the best course of action.

• Would require a few weeks to ratify.

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee – The scholarship committee awarded 11 scholarships today.

• Today is Ed Ptaszynski last day participating in scholarship committee-

• Safety Committee -

• Apprenticeship committee –

Unfinished Business –

There was no new Business to discuss.

New Business –

Good of the union –

• The jacket drawing was held and number wasnt present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

• A round of applause for Ed for all his hard work on the scholarship committee.

• Temporarily suspended and hope to continue. In august.

• Recall govener Rick Snyder people were here with petetions to sign after the Meeting.

• John Sartori asked for volunteers to help make Mike Hornyak’s new house more accessible.

• The Jim Brown golf outing will be on Saturday to benefit the American Cancer Society. There was a motion to donate $250 to the outing. There was a second and the motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 33 members present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The treasurer’s report was read and accepted.

All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were no new members sworn in.

There were no reports of accidents sickness or death.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• Refusal to pay Union employees for shutdown filed.

• Denial of emergency vacation day filed.

Arbitration summary –

• University must pay for MERC testimony.

• Extended sick heard on 8/16

• Written reprimand heard 8/18.

Other Business under the president’s report –

• Thanks to everyone who worked on the contract

• The contract vote results were 183-145 passed.

• Plant operations policy guide revision. This revision went out about 3:00 yesterday while we were at the Vote. Suppose to be for foreman and not be for the trades and requested that the article reflect such.

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee – There was one last scholarship awarded tonight.

• Safety Committee – Nothing to report.

• Apprenticeship committee – Nothing to report.

Unfinished Business –

The meeting started with awarding a late and last scholarship to Joe Sayre.

New Business –

There was no new business discussed.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 234 Jimmy Keeton wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

Golf outing September 10th. Contact Lori Markham for tickets.

Skip Shultes made a comment on the importance of solidarity and membership involvement.

There was a motion to buy dinner for the negotiations team and their spouses. There was a discussion about the motion there was a second and the motion passed.

There was a motion to make a donation of $250.00 to the Washtenaw county food bank.

The motion was seconded and the motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 28 members present. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.  The treasurer’s report was waved via motion.  All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

 There was one new member sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that:

• Marty Rowe step father passed

• Steve Aber is off work.

• Bill Jara is still off.

• Ron King is off work.

• Frank Willialm's step dad passed

• Russ Weiner's dad passed

• Mark Ricklemen is off work.

Presidents Report –

• The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• Refusal to pay Union employees for shutdown filed. Denied

• Electrical overtime heard 9/19.

• ITS overtime scheduled 9/23.

• Written warning for misplacing keys heard 9/19.

Arbitration summary –

• Extended sick heard on 8/16. Granted

• Written reprimand heard 8/18. Granted

• Reprimand scheduled 10/24.

• Discharge scheduled 11/8.

• Lead pay scheduled 12/8

• Michigan Union Painter position scheduled 12/12.

Other Business under the president’s report –

 The president reported that-

• Plant operations policy guide revision clarification document OK.

• Pay increase on this check. Make sure correct. $150 bonus also.

• Longevity next month.

• Golf outing rained out. New date October 8th. 12 tickets still available.

• Nurses have made little progress.

• Steward elections in the month of October.

• Open Enrollment October 31st – November 11th.

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee –nothing to report.

• Safety Committee – nothing to report.

• Apprenticeship committee – not much to report

•Golf committee- 12 tickets still available. October 8th

Unfinished Business –

There was no unfinished business.

New Business –

• There was a motion to have a dinner dance on march 10th with a donation from the Union of $9000.00 There is no cost per couple. Fred Preshel will be the chair. The motion was seconded and the motion passed.

• There was a motion to build a new nest for the eagles on the roof of the hospital. Looking for a

$250.00 donation. The motion was seconded and the motion passed. Dave ends will build it.

Good of the union –

• Skip addressed the Union and discussed the importiance of solidarity.

• Paul Prince - roofer retired after 32 years of service.

• The jacket drawing was held and number 218 Daniel Jennings wasnt present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

• Tim Thirty and Jim Detling were excused

 The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with members present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted.

The treasurer’s report was read and accepted.

Jack Haynes and Kyle McClure were excused.

Recognition of new members –

There were no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that-

• Jim Jennett’s - Mother, passed away

• Rod Udell’s - Father, passed away

• Tim Staggs – Wife, passed away

• Kristine Thomas - Mother passed away

• Ron King off sick.

• Ken Byrd - Mother passed away.

• Bill Jara still off.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• HVAC overtime.(Filed)

• Travel pay (filed). Get it in writing up front.

• Maintenance Mechanics doing Trades work. (Filed)

• Non-Trades employees refusing to stop dues. (Filed)

Arbitration summary –

• Written reprimand heard 8/18. Granted

• Discharge scheduled 11/8

• Lead Pay 12/8

• Mich. Union job 12/12

• DLO scheduled 1/18

Other Business under the president’s report –

• Nurses negotiation update. Settled but don’t have any details yet. Waiting on the presentation to members.

• New Stewards? Thanks to all the Stewards for their hard work and dedication. There was • Difficulty getting notification of nominations and elections and to members so Ken will propose a bylaw change next month that will attempt to correct the problem for the future.

• Contract is going to printers and is now available on the website.

• Please bring forward all grievances. Watch overtime closely.

• Combined meetings in November and December. Third Thursday in November and December

• Big Buck contest, send pictures to Ken.

• Auto deduct for dues is now available to members that needed to pay direct in the past.

Committee reports –

• Safety Committee – nothing to report

• Apprenticeship committee – There was no meeting.

• Dance committee reported that the hall is reserved and they are talking to Knights for catering.

Unfinished Business –

There was no unfinished business to discuss.

New Business –

• Skip – Addressed the membership about solidarity and the importance of attendance at the membership meetings. Skip made some suggestions on how we can achieve this. There was good discussion by everyone on how we can improve attendance.

• Ken said he is proud of the increased attendance since he first became involved with the union and said he would like to see more.

• There was a motion to suspend regular business at the December membership meeting and have food and refreshments. The motion was seconded and the motion was passed.

• Fred suggested sending out new membership cards.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 280 Robert Mason wasn’t present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 36 members present. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted.

All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were 3 new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that Bill Jara still off work.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

• HVAC overtime, Travel time, MM doing trades work all heard and waiting for answer.

• Plumbing OT heard

• Plumbing OT filed

• 2 electrical OT heard.

• HVAC overtime filed.

Arbitration summary –

• Discharge scheduled 11/8 settled at employees’ request. (resignation)

• Lead Pay 12/8

• Mich. Union job 12/12

• DLO scheduled 1/18

• DLO scheduled 3/2

Other Business under the president’s report –

• MM doing trades work. Keep close eye out and report all. (Ken explained how the overlap language works and how we will approach this.)

• Please bring forward all grievances. Watch overtime closely The University is testing the limits.

• Only urgent Business in Dec. Will have food and refreshments.

• Big Buck contest.

• Auto deduct now available to members that needed to pay direct in the past. See Ken for authorization forms.

Committee reports –

• Safety Committee -

• Apprenticeship committee –

• Dance Committee -

Unfinished Business –

Ken has a suggested by law change to correct the election problem and will present it in January.

New Business –

There was a motion to help keystone church going to niquaragua with a donation of $250.00 the motion was seconded and the motion passed.

Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held 287 Jack Mcintyre was not present so $20.00 more goes into the pocket.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 pm.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 95 members present. The minutes from the previous meeting were waived via a motion. The treasurers report was waived via a motion. All officers were present.

Recognition of new members –

There were no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents sickness and death –

It was reported that-

• Tom Tinklepaugh passed away.

• Fred Ricks mother inlaw passed.

Presidents Report –

The presidents Grievance summary is as follows –

Arbitration summary –

Other Business under the president’s report

Committee reports –

• Scholarship committee –

• Safety Committee -

• Apprenticeship committee –

Unfinished Business –

New Business –

There was a Motion for a dinner dance on March, 19. $20 per couple donation to scholarship. looking for $ 9000.00 from the Union. Fred preshell will chair the event. Cal Hornback, lori Markum and Keith O-niel volunteered to help set up.

 Good of the union –

The jacket drawing was held and number 477 Tino was present and won the jacket with $180.00 in the pocket

The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm.

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