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MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING OF NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AREA LOCAL #2247
Date: Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Place: Gallagher’s
President Kelly Heaney called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
A quorum was declared with 17 members in attendance.
Kelly Heaney led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the Invocation.
The following officers were present: President Kelly Heaney, Vice President Dave Kroll, Secretary/Treasurer Art Ciesielczyk, Recording Secretary Jenny Starry, Maintenance Craft Director Lance Bouyear, Bay Breeze Editor Bill Kabacinski and Clerk Craft Director Jenny Ewald.
Minutes of the June 2022 meeting were printed in the Bay Breeze.
A motion was made by Steve Paradise and seconded by Bill Kabacinski to accept the minutes. Motion passed.
The financial report for June was read by Secretary/ Art Ciesielczyk.
Executive Committee: The e-board discussed NRLB charges for the ban of Kelly shirts, removal of president and denial of steward time. They also discussed purchasing shirts for stewards and officers, Tony Van scholarship winners, spending up to $500 to buy a printer for Kelly at home, purchasing shirts for National Convention attendees, the next meeting and the picnic.
Labor/Management: Items discussed were only 1 steward in union office at a time, denial of steward time, RFI’s not being filled, out of office and maintenance people working on holidays, customer service jobs being reposted, labor/management minutes, PSE’s reviews, annual leave bidding, fans, the PA system in the back, men’s bathroom on the dock, CPR classes, step 1’s and 2’s not being met in customer service, MOS clerk, new employee training, long breaks, Kelly shirts, employee engagement, bringing someone in for conflict resolution, and no supervisor on Saturday night.
Grievance: Denial of steward time grievance was won. Step 2 denial for DBCS staffing. 3 removal cases. A step 3 was won for improper job posting.
Safety/Health: Ask for a copy of your accident report if you get hurt.
Legislative: The Postal Reform Act of 2022 passed. People who retire starting in January of 2025 will be required to take Medicare when you are eligible.
OWCP:
Constitution:
New Members:
Lost Members: Heidi Coutley
COMMUNICATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Dave Kroll and seconded by Lance Bouyear to spend up to $500 to purchase a printer for Kelly to use at home. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Dave Kroll and seconded by Art Ciesielczyk to purchase polo shirts for the 3 National convention attendees. Motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING
A motion was made by Dave Kroll and seconded by Jesse Weber to have the next meeting on Tuesday, September 27th at 2:15 pm at Gallagher’s. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Dave Kroll and seconded by Brenda Ellenson to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
The $10 door prize was won by Dave Kroll.
The t-shirt/beanie door prize winners were Albert Shamah and Steve Paradise.
The $100 rolling jackpot winner was Amy Vanderbloemen. She was not present so it will be $ $120 at the next meeting.
Attendees: See attached sign-in sheet.
Minutes submitted by Recording Secretary Jenny Starry.
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