REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING August 25, 2005 3:30 P.M.

The regular 1st shift membership meeting was held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. with Larry West presiding.

The 145 members present paid their respects to the flag.

Prayer was held for the membership and for the local.

Roll call was taken with Todd Baker, John Ballard Jr., Joe Farmer and Stan Long absent. Dan palmer on vacation.

Motion was made and seconded to go into a special order of business to discuss and vote on amalgamation of the Local.

Larry read the letter from Henry Reichard and the letter from 798 Chairman Mike Hall.

After discussion and questions, a motion was made to approve amalgamating the Local.

11 yes votes

134 no votes.

Motion defeated on both shifts.

Motion was made and seconded to go back into a regular order of business.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the reading of the June membership meeting minutes, subject to question.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the August Executive Board minutes as read, subject to question.

Motion carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN, KEITH BAILEY:

Reported on the status of the grievance procedure.

Active last month at 3^rd: 295

This month at 3^rd: 294

Appeal Step: 7

Paragraph 99 – 0

Zone 1 – 9

Zone 2- 41

Zone 3 - 206

Zone 4 – 38

Reported on Employment Status level.

Active Employment 987

Leaves - 109

Lay offs – 336

Reported about the false rumors of a big layoff.

Reported that alternate committeeperson Aaron McFarland had resigned as of August 8^th, 2005. He is planning to post for the election within the next week. The date for the election will be on September 20, 2005. 2^nd shift only with two tellers.

Reported on the 2 percent annual improvement factor to go into effect September 19^th. The tier twos will get a lump sum.

Reported that the soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan will receive a thousand dollar bonus.

Motion made and seconded to approve the chairman’s report subject to question.

Questions were asked and answered.

Motion carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, DAVID HILL:

Reported that the Constitution has been amended and you can find the new amendment under Article X, Section G. It also has been posted on our website.

Reported that he has reapplied for TRA and TAA for our plant. The government has been in contact with the plant.

Reported that management is going after all employees who miss work and have an absenteeism of 10 percent and ones who use FMLA, Short term sick leave and workers comp.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the executive secretary’s report.

Motion carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT, LARRY WEST:

Reported on the plumbing problem at the Union hall.

Reported that volunteers had painted the Union hall.

Reported that the Union hall floor has had its yearly stripping and waxing.

Reported that the Making Strides walk to raise money for Breast cancer research will be held on Saturday, October 22. The Local will have at least one team. See Scott Bowling or Laura if you are interested in walking.

The Fall fish fry to benefit the Children’s Christmas party will be held on Friday, September 16^th. Tickets will be available soon. If you are interested in working, let Larry know.

Reported that Cincinnati Zoo tickets are still available at the hall. They are good through October 31^st.

Motion was made and seconded to approve the President’s report, subject to question.

Motion carried unanimously.

NO COMMITTEE REPORTS:

GOOD AND WELFARE:

Reported on an AFL-CIO open house.

NO OLD BUSINESS:

NO NEW BUSINESS:

Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Dave Hill

Executive Secretary