Local 792CH news

LOCAL 792CH

GENERAL UNION MEETING

February 18, 2009

Members in attendance: 9

Meeting called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Paula Hiatt, President

OLD BUSINESS


PERK Hearing re Public Health Accountant Position

Hearing occurred with testimony from both sides

NEXT: Transcripts should be completed mid-February then attorneys have time to submit supplemental briefs and then we wait for a verdict. Could be months.


Communications

No union business should be sent via county e-mail account (aside from meeting reminder type communications)

AFSCME Website is being updated and new information added regularly: www.council2.com

An e-mail account will be created for executive board members to check and respond to any issues and send out correspondence.


By-Law Committee

Focused on officers and nomination procedures
Hope to present for vote in March


Executive Board Contact Info/Meeting Schedule Cards

Distributed to members



NEW BUSINESS

Treasurer’s Report

$13.16 in Expenses for copies & shipping costs
See attached report


Contact Cards to collect Union Member Contact Information

Distributed to departments to be filled out and returned to Angela S.


Scholarships Available through Council 2

Must be postmarked by March 31
Applications available at www.council2.com or from Paula
Several options:

6x $1000 awards for Union Members Children
1x $5000 per year for 4 years for Union Members child
Continuing Education for Union Member


Shop Stewards for Union

Currently Paula or Dora
If others would like to be trained let an executive board member know


March Meeting

Will vote on By-Laws
2 meetings - one lunch meeting and evening meeting. Both on 3/18

Kathryn motioned to adopt schedule for March. Diane seconded. Passed.


Adjourned at 6:05 p.m. by Paula Hiatt, President

Respectfully Submitted,
Angela Stiner
Secretary Local 792-CH