INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

LOCAL UNION #365

KNOXVILLE, TN

JULY 11, 2006

  Pres. Blankenship called the meeting to order @ 7:15PM. Danny Turner was absent, all other officers were present.

BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

-         AFL-CIO granted Temp. Leave to A.J. Sterling to work for Harold Ford campaign.

-         Labor Relations Board meeting to discuss change in supervisor definition.

-         Letter concerning United Kingdom Wal-Mart employee’s fight to gain Union Representation.

-         Dist. 4 apron and cookbooks for sale.

-         Letter from B. Klein concerning Cope fund contribution @ 10^th Dist. Progress meeting.

-         Letter from J. Walters concerning the 37^th IBEW Convention on Sept. 11,2006.

-         Letter from Committee to Elect IBEW Team asking for support in re-elect the current body (E. Hill, J. Walters & R. Pierson).

-         IBEW Benefits program booklet.

-         Thank you card from Donald & Jackie Curd.

-         Retirement newsletter

-         Hanson McClain Retirement consultant’s flyer.

-         Letter from K. Craig concerning list of referrals for Kingston FP.

-         Letter from K. Craig concerning list of referrals for John Sevier FP.

-         Letter from K. Craig concerning list of referrals for Bull Run FP.

-         Data sheet for Local 365 retirement, pension & death benefits showing a neg.

-         Grievance letter to K. Craig from David Beckler.

-         Cope payment letter of receipt from J. Walters.

-         Knoxville labor council news.

-         Local 474 100^th anniv. Celebration on Aug. 19 in Memphis.

-         Letter from K. Craig concerning upcoming panel meeting.

-         Powerline magazine

-         IBEW Journal

-         Letter from AFL-CIO Pres. J. Lee

-         Letter from K. Craig concerning grievance for TPS employee.

-         Letter from E. Hill concerning the 2006 Membership Development Conf.

-         IBEW safety report for 2005.

-         Bill for L.D. Blankenship for 1 day’s wages, mileage and meal for panel meeting, phone bill and flowers for JR and Steve Cox wife’s grandmother.

-         Bill for JR Cox reimbursement for 1 day due to July 7, termination case @ Kingston FP, 8 hrs lost Annual Leave & 4 hrs lost sick leave amt $704.16.

REPORTS OF THE E-BOARD:

-         Discussed pending cases.

PROPOSITION FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP:

-         Honorary withdrawal for Dale Smith.

-         Swear in of new SGPO’s @ Bull Run.

REPORTS OF DELEGATES AN COMMITTES:

-         Chico and M. Soderburg reported on panel meeting.

-         To all job stewards be mindful of time frame on grievances.

REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS AND DEATHS:

-         Update on S. Stewart.

NEW BUSINESS:

-         Discussion on moving vote and changing the % requirement for alternative work schedule change at John Sevier.

GOOD OF THE UNION:

-         R. Mustard discussed CLC recommendations for office (elections).

-         L. Price won the door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1,2006.

Danny Melton, Recording Secretary