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General Membership Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2007




The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm with 32 members present.

All officers were present.

The minutes from the previous meeting were suspended via a motion.

The treasurer’s report was suspended via a motion.

Recognition of new Members –

There were no new members sworn in.

Reports of accidents of death-

None 

President’s report –

Grievance summary:

The president’s grievance summary is as follows –

  • 6 construction services OT grievances were heard on 6/29. Those should be settled.
  • Zone carpenter was heard on 8/2
  • Hospital OT was heard on 8/2
  • Pay notice was heard on 8/6
  • Painter Contractor special conference was heard on 8/6
  • Sheet metal was heard on 8/14
  • Grievance for discharged employee that was discharged scheduled for 8/31
  • 2 sick time grievances filed
  • Vacation day take back filed.

Arbitration summary - 

Temporary /Contractor arbitration was denied.

Other Business –

Other business under the president’s report –

  • SHPS Debit card. Save your receipts periodic audits.
  • Report all payroll issues.
  • Members need to be careful where they are with their trucks. Don’t leave early management is watching.
  • Nominations for officers are next month at the general membership meeting.

Committee reports-

Safety committee– The safety committee reported they discussed the use of I-pods, cell phones other distracting devices while you are working.

Scholarship committee – reported the Quilt raffle is October 25 and the ticket price is  $10.00 per ticket.

Unfinished business –

Bonnie Marttilla and Keith Brunson were here from HR to discuss Long term Disability.

New Business –

There was no new business to discuss.

Good Of the Union –

$4800.00 was raised for Sam Rochons family from the fundraiser. 

Retirements – It was reported that Dean Shuey

Jim Carlson and Wayne Hartman.

 

The number 150   was drawn and   Richard fellker wasn’t present.20 more dollars will go into the pocket.

 Adjournment –

The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 pm.

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