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April 25th, 2008
Members present: Patrick McClear President Don Sneesby Vice President Irene Lowery Treasurer Monica Taylor Recording Secretary Leonard Ebio Washington State Executive Board Member Alvie Yancy Branch President Anchorage P&DC Roberto Garza Branch President Spokane P&DC Gene Rezac Branch President Seattle BMC John Warhol Branch President Tacoma P&DC Virginia Irish Chief Steward South DDC John Libert Chief Steward Olympia P&DF Roger Hogue Chief Steward Vancouver MPO Timothy Hall Chief Steward Pasco P&DF Robert Barlow Steward Everett P&DF
Leon Herrera was excused due to personal business. Robert Barlow was present representing the Everett P&DF. Chief Steward Art Carranza from the Yakima MPO was excused to personal business and Chief Steward Joseph Christian from the South Sound DDC was excused due to personal business. The Meeting was called to order at 9:05 am OLD BUSINESS Council Meeting Minutes. October 14th, 2007:The Minutes from the previous Council Meeting were read and accepted. Member’s GiftsOverall the tan T-shirt with the yellow ribbon was very well received by the Membership. These shirts as well as the standard T-Shirts in various colors are available for purchase at the Local Office. The price is set according to size.
NEW BUSINESS PAC FUND Local 316 has increased their PAC contributions for the 1st Quarter of 2008 (in comparison to the 1st Quarter of last year) by $602.52. A large number of the Executive Board and the Council are regular contributors, many through the payroll deduction option. What is the PAC Fund? The National Postal Mail Handlers Political Action Committee contributes to campaigns of candidates for and incumbents of Congress who repeatedly demonstrate “concern for the working people and for the aims and objectives of the NPMHU and the entire trade union movement. The PAC is non-partisan in its operations, and, by Federal Law, is financed completely through voluntary contributions from members and groups who subscribe to the objectives of the Mail Handlers PAC. As part of the effort a PAC Raffle was held during the break and $62.50 was raised. The computer was also setup so Representatives could sign-up to donate to the PAC through payroll deduction and number of Council Members took advantage of this opportunity. Any member who would like to follow suit can go to http://www.mailhandlers316.com where the instructions are posted on our Homepage. The minimum deduction is $1.00 per pay period and you become part of the solution. PAC contributors receive swag like hats and aprons as their donations reach certain levels. Above and beyond the swag, donations add to our power politically. MHBP Results There are 3,735 enrollees for 2008, which is 78 less then 2007. We are still receiving Revenue Sharing income. In addition, the National has allotted $400,000 for the Locals to compensate for fiscal losses associated with the declining enrollment in the MHBP; $8000 of which will go to Local 316. We budgeted for an 8% decline in health plan revenue this year but with the allotted portion of the $400,000 we are a little above our typical Revenue Sharing Income. Steward Training The Local is looking at June for Steward Training. Everett has requested some training on RI399. Don has suggested that we consider an advanced training that would include training on OWCP, FMLA and RI 399. Treasurer’s ReportThe 2007 LM2 report is now available to dues paying members through any Union Representative, as is the 2007 audit. Council reviewed the Treasurers Report, which can be found in the upcoming addition of the Northwest Passages. John motioned to accept the report; Gene seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously. Open Forum The floor was opened for general discussion. The highlights are as follows: Ø Gene Rezac’s Constitutional Change Submission for the 2008 Convention: ARTICLE V - Qualifications for Office In order to qualify as a candidate for any office in this Local Union, a regular member:
Section 1.
Shall
be required to have been in good standing in theNational Postal Mail
Handlers Union for a period of
The disqualification of a candidate for not
being a member in good standing for a period of Additions are in bold and deletions are written in strikeout. Ø Virginia Irish’s Constitutional Change Submission for the 2008 Convention: ARTICLE IV – Officers Section 2. In branches where the mail handler complement is in excess of 50 there shall be a Branch President. In branches with 50 or less mail handlers, the Executive Board shall have discretion to establish or eliminate Branch President positions. In installations with multiple facilities, the Executive Board will have the discretion to create separate branches within that installation. Additions are in bold and deletions are written in strikeout. Ø The Susan G. Komen walk/run is on June 21st. Our Local Team is Team 316. Contact Don Sneesby for more information at donsneesby@comcast.net or 206-768-4508. Ø The next Council Meeting will be October 5th, 2008 Ø Part Time Regulars can be Stewards and run for office. Ø There are new Steward Training Manuals and they should be here very soon. Ø You can review your OPF at Lite Blue. To access your file, your employee ID and PIN number is required. Employees should look at their OPF and make sure all pertinent information is in their file. Monica motioned to close the meeting, Don seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm
Respectfully Submitted, Monica J. Taylor Patrick H. McClear Monica J. Taylor Patrick H. McClear Recording Secretary President |