INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
LOCAL UNION #365
KNOXVILLE, TN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Pres. Turner called the meeting to order at 7:20PM.  All officers were present.

BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

  1. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17523. 
  2. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17560.
  3. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17646.
  4. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17559.
  5. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17558.
  6. Letter from Keith Craig to David Beckler concerning appeal to Labor Relations the decision of Ron Hall on grievance #17536.
  7. Letter from Keith Craig to John Long and copied to William Cochran & Tommy Lucas concerning notification of a hazardous work condition at Kingston Fossil Plant and requesting a safety stand down until such a time a resolution can be made.
  8. Letter from Keith Craig to Deming Gray informing Deming that JR Cox and James Dickson will represent the IBEW on a joint committee to review and make changes to the SGPO program, if necessary.
  9. Letter from Keith Craig concerning the Sept 8 panel meeting in Nashville, Tn.
  10. JR Cox requests reimbursement for 1 day union business changeover of Fin. Sec.; 4 days for SGPO interviews at Kingston; 8hrs A/L and 4 hrs S/L lost due to over 80 hours LWOP; mileage for above trips
  11. Tim Wilkey requests reimbursement for flowers sent to Scott Seal’s mother funeral
  12. Patrick Faust request reimbursement for 4 hours LWOP for meeting with management concerning 613 issues in Hydro
  13. Discussion was brought concerning that if we miss sending flowers to a funeral that we have bibles that can be sent after-the-fact.
  14. Thank you card from Amanda Seals for support of the Relay for Life in Phil Seals name.

REPORTS OF E-BOARD:

  1. Discussion on resignation of Larriette Greene and she was replaced by Sean Cash.

PROPOSITION OF MEMBERSHIP:

  1. Michael Marshall honorary withdrawal retired.
  2. Participating withdrawal for Larriette Greene.
  3. New members: CCDO’s at Bull Run
    1. Charlie Tackett
    2. Terry Wyrick
    3. Gwendalyn Woods

REPORTS OF DELEGATES AND COMMITTEES:

  1. Robert Fletcher discussed the Upper East Tenn. CLC meeting and upcoming events.
  2. Anniversary committee is still reviewing all options.

REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS OR DEATHS:

  1. Lynn Davis prostate surgery.
  2. Tom McLeod out with health issues.
  3. Ricky Carroll father-in-law passed away.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

  1. Development of budget for Local still in progress and will continue to do research on Local Newsletter once budget is set.
  2. Development of Units still ongoing.
  3. Expense and procedure policy for Local to be using travel expense report and lost time voucher. Forms still in draft status.
  4. Discussions concerning temporary moving monthly meeting to different locations were ongoing. The motion was tabled until October meeting so a more in depth look at demographics can be done. We will be having a vote at the October meeting to have 1 meeting at a temporary location. If you have any comments or questions please be present at the meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. CCDO staffing at Kingston is an ongoing issue not filling positions causing leave and other problems.
  2. Patrick Faust met with Fort Loudon Hydro management concerning safety issues with TSP 613. He got assurance that the procedure would be followed and has seen positive results.
  3. TVA is soliciting referrals for “Property Maintenance Worker” position in Kingston. One temporary annual position.
  4. Discussion concerning bypassing Labor Relations in the grievance process. Having issues with TVA not allotting time or keeping appointments.

 

GOOD OF THE UNION:

  1. Steve Cox preparing a presentation on wage negotiations to present to the body at the October meeting. This will be done at 6:30PM all members are urged to attend.
  2. Handout: Introduction and Chapters 1-4 from the IBEW Political/Legislative Affairs Manual.
  3. Cherokee Hydro plant technicians proving the value of having Union crafts at TVA.
  4. Danny Melton won the door prize.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15PM. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2008.
Danny Melton, Recording Secretary.      

 


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