REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING October 28, 2004       4:00 P.M.

 

The regular membership meeting was held on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. with Larry West presiding.

 

The 27 members present paid their respects to the flag.

 

Prayer was held for the membership and for the local.

 

Roll call was taken with John Ballard Jr., Darryl Cook, Randy Herbert, Rob Hollister absent, Von Fessler, Denny Mesarvey and Brian Woolum on vacation and Stan Long on sick leave..

 

Motion made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the September membership minutes, subject to question.

 

Motion carried.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the October executive board minutes as read, subject to question.

 

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN, KEITH BAILEY:

 

Reported on the status of the grievance procedure.

 

Active last month at 3rd:    237

 

This month at 3rd:   262  

 

Appeal Step:   0

 

Paragraph 99 – 0

 

Zone 1 –  1

Zone 2-  16

Zone 3 -  154

Zone 4 –  67

 

Reported on Employment Status level.

 

Active Employment   1094  

Leaves  -   98

Lay offs –   368

 

Reported on the shake-out of the VR grievance at 3rd step.   Keith reported that he received counsel from the international Union about whether he wanted to take this to the NLRB right now or through the grievance procedure first and that is why he is taking it through the grievance procedure.  A question was asked about new shipments – and Keith said he would ask for an audit of how many shipments they have had in the past.   Since June 9th, there have only been three grievances filed and those had to do with FMLA..

 

Reported that on the GMY  361/271, there should be a report out Friday, the 29th of October by Dale Shafner and Bill Thomas.  If we could land this job, it would be 1.8 million units per year. 

 

Reported that Honda is in the plant today taking a tour and we will update you as we get more information.  Honda had at least 160 issues with management culture in this country.

 

Paul Hegwood is 100%  behind GMT 361/271.  It has his full support.

 

Bulletin Board issues.  People have been complaining about nothing being on the Union benefits bulletin board and some of them are outdated.  It was discussed at 3rd step and from now on, the Union will take care of the Union boards.

 

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

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, DAVID HILL:

 

Went over the high cost of name brand drugs, due to the cost of advertising on TV.

 

Reported that as of last quarter, Anthem had a 23% profit.

 

Reported on the new insurance for GM retirees who are medicare primary – Active Care.  Seems to be a good program for the ones who are on medicare primary and were not eligible for the HMO.

 

Reported that October 13, 2004, House Bill 223 went into law.  Went over the details about how management had to train all of the supervisors and how the employees had to have a written notice and it had to be fully explained.   It had to be posted where employees  could see it. It is law, but it does not go into effect until the company implements these things.  The corporation cannot ask an employee to be drug tested but the police can ask for it (because they can call the police) and if they go to ER, the ER doctor can ask for it.  The same penalty will apply – if you do not submit, you are assumed to be guilty.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the executive secretary’s report, subject to question.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT, LARRY WEST:

 

Reported that Tuesday, November 2 is election day.  It is a Union negotiated day off and it is a very important election.  Please be sure to vote.

 

Reported that the golf outing on Saturday. Sept. 25th was a success. Thanked everyone who took part.  A special thanks to Brad Rice for all of his work.  Raised 1,900 for the Children’s Christmas party.  Mark your calendars.   We will need people to help the day of the event.  The notices will go up November 1st.

 

Larry reported that he wanted to personally thank those who gave money at the gate collections, sponsored a walker or walked themselves in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.  Local 755 is a flagship sponsor of the event.  Everyone had a great time and we look forward to raising even more money at the spring fish fry in March.

 

Reported on the fall fish fry held October 22nd.  It went very well and we appreciated everyone’s help.  We were able to raise $5,200 for the Children’s Christmas party.  That is one of the most successful fall fish fries this local has every had..  Thanks to everyone who helped the Christmas party will be a great time for the kids.   The party is scheduled for December 12 this year.  Mark your calendars.

 

Flu shots in the plant have been cancelled country-wide by the corporation.

 

Mentioned the AFL-CIO Get  out the vote rally, Thursady night, October 28th.at Local 798, 313 S. Jefferson St..  There will be speakers like Richard Trumka,  Jimmy Hoffa, and Mike Bindas.   Encouraged everyone to attend.

 

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

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Cheryl Rice reported that Toys for Tots, along with the women’s committee and Al Phillips, will have a gate collection for everyone to bring in a brand new toy on November 19th.  Registration for families in need is November 17 and 18th. and distribution will be December 14 and 15th at the IBEW Local 82 building.  6550 Poe Ave.  For further info, see Cheryl Rice, 160 dept,. Jennifer Dept. 126 dept.  Sue Bostwick safety rep. or Shellie Lowrie, 159 second shift.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the report.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

NO GOOD AND WELFARE: 

 

NO OLD BUSINESS: 

 

NO NEW BUSINESS: 

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

 

Dave Hill

Executive Secretary