February 2012

“Fighting the freeload” is the headline of an opinion piece posted on the Twin Cities Daily Planet. The editorial opposes the GOP-controlled Minnesota Legislature’s proposed “right to work” constitutional amendment.

“Work hard,” the Daily Planet editorial begins. “Benefit from hard work, time and investment, then give it all away to someone who doesn’t invest, work hard or put in the time.

“Welcome to the realities of the proposed ‘right to work’ constitutional amendment …”

Local 0202 Meeting Minutes
11 January 2012, room L3148

M = Motion  S = Second  P = Passed  F = Failed  PP = Postponed

President: Meeting called to order at 12:00 pm.  Cathleen reported on elections in Minneapolis and cost of Costco Business card.  M/S/PP – (Pat Leary) to purchase business account for $150.  Cathleen will verify type of card and purpose then report back to local.  Business Agent and negotiation representative were absent.  Cathleen briefly discussed negotiations update.

Vice President: No report

Secretary: The members approved the minutes of the December 2011 meetings by general consent.

Treasurer:  Jess Anderson reported end of December balance of $583.14 before dues.  She also prepared a proposed budget for 2012.

MAPE Local 1601 Meeting Minutes  
February 21, 2012
Place: Brainerd Central Lakes College.  With ITV hookup to Staples.
Time: 12pm

1-President Ron Rardin called the meeting to order and the minutes from the last meeting were approved.
a- Ron updated us on the SOS meetings he attends. There was a meeting on
Feb. 2nd the discussion involved the potential release of one of the inmates.  He would be the first release in 20 years of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
There was also discussion in regard to the smuggling of drugs into the CARE program in Fergus Falls.
b-Ron discussed the importance of being involved. There is a all Union bus going to the cities on March 27.  Call Liz Wheeler 838-4950 to reserve your seat or more information.

2-Director Greg Boole:

MAPE Local 901 Meeting Minutes January 12, 2012

MAPE Local met January 12, 2012 in conference room B144/145 at the Orville Freeman building. The meeting was called to order at 12:02 by President Larry Souther. A total of 100 members and fee payers signed in. Pizza lunch was served.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the December 2011 meeting were approved without objection

Treasurer’s Report: Bob Anderson reported an estimated local balance as of the end of December $17,200 and projected a local balance of $17,300 as of the end of January. Expenses paid in December included were meals & approx. $300.00 for a box of mugs.  

There was no report from the Chief Steward or Regional Director.

Membership Report: The membership committee reported current local membership at 65% with 310 members and 147 fee payers.