The
meeting was called to order by President Joe Paul at 7 PM in Lakeland.
OFFICER’S
PRESENT
Joe
Paul Linda
Minix John Burton Warren Wright
Robert Lohr Tracy McKinney
Wendy
Crandle
Luz Pizarro-Goosby
OFFICER’S
REPORTS
Joe
Paul submitted a written report that is posted on our website at www.ccal3799.com.
Joe
also stated that he needs labor management agenda items for both the Lakeland Plant and Lakeland Customer Service. The impact letter on staffing from the Postal Service is expected anytime.
Joe said that at least 30 positions have been excessed from Manasota.
Linda
Minix told the members that she is retiring from the Postal Service on June 30th.
She intends to remain active in the local and in Union affairs overall. As
Education Committee Chairwoman she said she will have a more flexible schedule so she is planning on area training classes
for members and stewards instead of having every one come to Lakeland.
She
reminded the members that they need to ensure that they are doing their jobs by the book, to work safely and not try to hurry
because of staffing shortages and risk possible injury to themselves and others. Shortcuts
only make it easier for management and more risky for the employees.
This
is also true because light and limited duty jobs are quickly disappearing due to the National Reassessment Program in which
mgmt will find you a job you can do in the private sector and eventually do away with your benefits.
It
is imperative that Associate Offices keep the Union apprised of any job changes, reversions, job abolishments or any other
changes. The Union cannot help if you do not inform us of what is happening in
your office. We also need to file grievances if any other craft or management
is doing our work. Members need to step up now more than ever.
Warren
Wright reported that he is very happy to have the help of former President Gary Desmond who is on board as a steward again
on Tour 3. Management morale is also very low and they seem to be letting things
go downhill. There continues to be incidental leave problems. Members are advised to be aware of the local contract language and procedures regarding this issue and
ask for leave the proper way in order to grieve violations as they occur.
Bob
Lohr reported that he has filed two unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board regarding non-compliance
with previous grievance settlements. A Maintenance Craft employee in Winter Haven
was given a monetary award 7 days after the grievance settlement. He is trying
to force maintenance to put the relief jobs that you are responsible for on the job bids the way they should be.
Tracy
McKinney said that management in Sebring will not approve advance sick leave for doctor’s appointments. Short of filing a grievance calling in sick for the whole day is the only other alternative.
Robert
Lohr moved to accept the Officer’s Reports. The motion was seconded and
adopted.
BILLS
SUBMITTED
Linda
Minix – 20 hrs of LWOP this month and 27 hrs from last month for AO representation.
Joe
Paul- a total of 26 hours LWOP for the last two months and 165 miles
Robert
Lohr – 6 hrs LWOP for maintenance craft issues
John
Burton – 8 hrs LWOP for tax work
Linda
Minix moved to accept the bills as submitted. The motion was seconded and adopted.
The
April meeting minutes were distributed and reviewed. Linda moved to adopt the
minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded and adopted.
The
April financial reports were distributed and reviewed. Bob Lohr moved to adopt
the report. The motion was seconded and adopted.
OLD
BUSINESS
None
NEW
BUSINESS
None
Morena
Johnson won the attendance door prize of a $25.00 gift certificate.
Wendy
Crandle moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded and adopted.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully
Submitted,
John Burton
Secretary/Treasurer
