MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

JULY 26, 2007

Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM by Chair Janine Romano.

 Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

 Roll of Delegates:

      9000                    T Santora,

9119                    Pete Goodman

9400                    Bob Smith, Bill Demers

9503                    Marisa Remski, Shiela Bordeaux, Alton Reed

9504                    Bob LaRoach                       

9505                    Tom Montoya, Joan Gifford

9509                    Bob Borunda, OT Thomas, Melinda Hawkins

9510                    Barry Weston, Mike Milliman, Greg Summerall

9511                    Phil Hannemann

9573                    Sue Gallegos, Steve Maldonado

9575           Shafer, Janine Romano, Vicki Pallan

9586                    Greg Gibson, Judy Rapue, Martin Greenidge

9587                    Mike Crowell, James Dudley

59053      LeRoy Jackson,

District Nine -      Mark Bixler

 M/S/C to suspend the regular order of business and open New Business for purposes of making a special motion.

 M/S/C (James Dudley) that the Council sustain Joan Gifford as Sec/Treas for the remainder of the term.

 M/S/C to return to regular order of business.

 M/S/C to accept and approve the minutes of the membership meeting dated May 17^th, 2007 as distributed.

 M/S/C to accept and approve the financial statements dated July 26, 2007 for the General Fund and the PAC.

 Communications:

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 Received two letters of recommendations for new S/T position, now a mute point as Joan has been retained.

 Committee Reports:

 Education Committee:       Sue Gallegos reported they are working on the Stewards Conference and Hotel reservations.  Deadline is Sept 12.  Registration fees deadline is August 17 for the Locals.  Next meeting is August 15 at 9505.  Extended congratulations to the graduating recipients for the scholarship program, Judy Rapue and Greg Gibson.

 Community Service Committee: Vicki Pallan reported for Becki Carpenter that the committee is looking for participants for the Autism Walk in Irvine November 17.  The committee is participating in the annual Summer Block party for children of Skid Row.  They are asking for donations of 5 piece dish sets, silverware and toiletries for the troops.  Working on getting earthquake and disaster preparedness brochures from FEMA to distribute.

 Legislative And Political Committee:             Mike Milliman reported the locals are working on the Speed Matters campaign.  The EFCA didn’t make it out of the Senate.  Both California Senators supported us on this.  Jenny Oropeza was defeated in her campaign.  The Committee’s next meeting is August 2^nd at the Ontario Hilton.

 Women’s Committee:                   Shelia Bordeaux reported for Pandy Allen that the Committee is working jointly with the CSC on the Summer Block Party for Children of Skid Row, scheduled for August 25^th.  Anyone wishing to participate please contact Pandy Allen at Local 9503.  Next meeting is August 16th at 9510, 6 PM.

 Member Assistance Program – Shelia Bordeaux reported their next meeting is August 23^rd at 9509.  We will be having a training class on death/dying and working with our members who have lost loved ones during the war.  The Sept 14^th meeting at 9511 will be a training class on gangs.  In Verizon, the company is doing home visits to members exercising their rights under FMLA.  Thanks to Local 9000 and 9573, we have a generic flyer locals can give to their members if a manager makes a home visit.  Once again we are having issues with the HR Manager and Confidentiality in Verizon.  In AT&T the trend is to deny the disabilities of pregnant members.  Pay close attention that it is not counted as a chargeable disability.  Having District 9 MAP meeting August 5^th at 2 PM.

LAP Summer school starts August 5^th, Riviera Hotel at 6 PM.

 Health & Safety Committee:            O. T. Thomas reported telecommunications problems are still the same.  Has the sources and resources to confront the company on these issue.  We’re getting into a maintenance role in San Diego, constantly preaching that safety works.  Did a Health & Safety overview at 9000 last night and will do the same for any local.  Next meeting is tomorrow at the District Office, 10:00 AM.

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 Equity Committee:            Martin Greenidge reported being on disability May and June.  Is providing learning materials and trying to engage the members in discussions.  The Minority Caucus in Toronto was focused on diversity.  The Diversity Resolution was passed at the convention.  Thanked the Council for giving him the opportunity to attend the Caucus.  Next meeting is August 23 at 9575, 6:30 PM.  Meetings are always held on the 4^th Thursday of the month.

 AT&T:             Bill Demers reported that bargaining with AT&T Internet was going poorly.  Term hiring going on with contracting out.  U-verse big issue with rationalization.  Avaya GPS is a big issue on the east coast.  Legacy T or S co-mingling – watch out for a big issue set-up for ’09 bargaining.

 Verizon:             James Dudley reported the same issues as AT&T but Verizon ahead of the game.  A rally “Tear Down the Wall” held recently was a big success.  The Steward’s Army is paying off.  New organizing location has been identified  Many fiber to the prim questions.  Bargaining Committee is meeting tomorrow.

 Pete Goodman:             UPTE has big issues with pensions.  They have a campaign for combining pensions that are now jointly operated.

 Nabet:  LeRoy Jackson reported Local 54 is still fighting over their contract.  ABC networks are in negotiations with pensions a big issue.  Reported he has been elected Regional Vice President.  Local 53 has arbitration issues.  Three contracts in June ’08 and March ’08 coming up.  The May issue with the police is still being addressed.

 Old Business:            None.

 New Business:              M/S/C (James Dudley) that we endorse Congressman Joe Baca for his upcoming primary election in the 43^rd District.

 M/S/C (Mike Milliman) that the council endorse Art Garcia for the Riverside City Council.

 M/S/C (Mike Milliman) That the Council endorse Dan McCrory for the 40^th Assembly District.

 M/S/C (Mike Milliman) that the Council PAC contribute $500.00 for the Dan McCrory 40^th AD campaign.

 M/S/C (Sheila Bordeaux) that the council donate $1000 to the L A Mission Block Party for back to school supplies.

 Good & Welfare

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Alex Rooker reported there are 3 issues concerning Speed Matters that need work done for them to pass.  Locals are working with the cities to accomplish this

 T Santora reported Local 9000 EVP Bob Henderson has been diagnosed with cancer and will be on disability for a while.

 Janine Romano announced she has accepted a position as Staff Rep with District Nine and is resigning as Chair of the SCC.  Vice Chair Bob Smith will assume the role as Chair for the remainder of the term.

 Mike Crowell reported Rosa Bernal’s mother is also very ill.

 Marisa Remski reported Bob Eveler is out due to back surgery.

 Janine Romano administered the oath of office to Bob Smith as Chair of the SCC

 Bob asked for a moment of silence for all of our members and family members in these trying times.

 M/S/C to adjourn at 11:50 AM.

 Respectfully Submitted:

 Joan Gifford

Secretary-Treasurer