MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Region 10
Date: MDE: April 17, 2012, CC-13
DOT: April 19, 2012, Conference Room C
Todd Maki, President, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer – (present MDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (absent MDE, present DOT)
• Mike Landers, Region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE, absent DOT)
• Todd Maki, President – (present MDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Membership is 75%. Make sure you talk to new employees about becoming a full member. The goal is 80% before Delegate Assembly.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT and NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers gave a presentation on contract vote results.
Members voted by 95% to reject the offer and go to binding arbitration.
There are meetings this week to begin the process.
MAPE has hired an economist to build the case for MAPE.
Information on the “best” offer is available here: www.mape.org/mape/news/mape-negotiations-report-17
This is already a conciliatory contract offer and would still most certainly be rejected by the legislature, which would lead to even more take-backs and a worse contract.
The Arbitrator, selected by both sides, is well credentialed.
The Board of Directors passed a by-law change declaring this Negotiations Team will continue its work on the current contract until it is concluded.
Delegate Assembly (DA): Our local is accepting nominations for Delegates to go to the DA on September 21 and 22. The growth in membership in our local allows us to go back to four Delegates and 5 Alternates.
There was a motion for our local to pay for alternates to go to the DA. It is in the budget and has been done in the past. M-S-P
Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit: Employees with dependent care must respond to the Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA) request. The deadline is May 11. Be sure to keep reminding folks they have to do it. Once completed, please call 866-832-6622 and visit the website at www.auditos.com to verify the information was received.
MEET AND CONFER
MDE topics: Social Media Guidelines; Health issues regarding future carpet installation.
DOT topics: Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) issues; Comp Bank concerns.
--detailed minutes are distributed separately.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a motion for our local to give $250 for the Backpack Project helping Roseville students get the school supplies they need. It is in the budget and has been done in the past. M-S-P
At MDE look for the Staff Survey on Sustainability and the Environment. Please complete this by May 1.
OLD BUSINESS
Dan Engelhart introduced himself again as our new Business Agent, replacing Kelly Ahern.
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Debra Landvik won the drawing.
DOT: Andy Trcka won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: MDE: May 15, 2012, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
DOT: May 17, 2012, Conference Room C, 11:30-12:30
Local 1001
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Region 10
Date: DOT: March 15, 2012, Conference Room C
MDE: March 20, 2012, CC-16
Mike Landers, region 10 Director, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer – (present MDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers, Region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE, DOT)
• Todd Maki, President – (present MDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
A report was not on the agenda.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Membership is around 75%. Make sure you talk to new employees about becoming a full member.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mike Landers gave a presentation on contract information.
He covered the history of negotiations and the “best offer” from the governor’s negotiator, including health insurance, which was rejected by the MAPE negotiations committee and will now go to a member vote. Information on the offer is available here: www.mape.org/mape/news/mape-negotiations-report-17
This is already a conciliatory contract offer and would still most certainly be rejected by the legislature, which would lead to even more take-backs and a worse contract.
The arbitrator, selected by both sides, is well credentialed.
Members must have become full members by March 16 at 4:30 p.m. in order to vote on the contract. Voting members will have two choices:
• Reject the offer and go to binding arbitration.
• Accept.
The Negotiations Committee unanimously voted to recommend to the Board of Directors that they send it to the members with a recommendation to vote to Reject the offer and go to binding arbitration.
The Board of Directors unanimously voted to send it to the members with a recommendation to Reject the offer and go to binding arbitration.
Voting will be done via the Internet (paper ballots are available) and will begin on April 4 at 8 a.m. and will conclude on April 11 at 11:59 p.m. The results will be available on April 16.
NEW BUSINESS
Wear blue on Thursdays!
Join other MAPE members in the East Building Atrium at MDE on Thursdays to eat lunch together while wearing blue. This will show solidarity and create a visual presence in the agency. (And it’s enjoyable.)
Dan Engelhart introduced himself as our new business agent, replacing Kelly Ahern.
OLD BUSINESS
Members at MDE met on Tuesday, February 28 and made a list of what each of us can do to take action and make a difference.
Ideas were shared at this meeting regarding how to fight back against the attacks on state employees.
Keep updated on the negotiation meetings by visiting the My MAPE page of the MAPE website. Select Negotiations on the red bar and sign in (if you haven’t already done so).
DOOR PRIZE
DOT: Valerie Galajda won the drawing.
MDE: Anita Tayson won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: MDE: April 17, 2012, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
DOT: April 19, 2012, Conference Room C, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Region 10
Date: DOT: February 16, 2012, Conference Room C
MDE: February 21, 2012, CC-13
Todd Maki, president of Local 1001, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer – (present MDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (absent MDE; present DOT)
• Mike Landers, Region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE, DOT)
• Todd Maki, President – (present MDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Membership is around 73%. Ken suggested that members take advantage of the free flash drive offer to invite more people to join MAPE.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mike Landers gave a presentation on many issues that affect all state employees.
He covered the state of MAPE contract negotiations (including health insurance), and all MAPE employees are asked to wear blue clothing and a “Time for a Fair Contract” button on Thursdays. This is one way to stand together and send a message that we are not happy with the proposals from the Governor’s team.
He also covered current legislation that aims to take more from state workers, including right to work (i.e., the right to work for less), balanced budget, super majority to raise taxes, holdbacks for performance pay and pension changes. This legislative overreach is boiler plate language from ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council.
All members are called to learn about the issues and to understand the agenda of ALEC so we know how to fight against it. Educate yourself. Educate your friends and family.
Many Minnesota elected officials are members of ALEC and seem to want to serve its agenda more than they want to serve the people of Minnesota. All legislators are up for re-election in November. MAPE will support only those candidates who support state workers.
NEW BUSINESS
A meeting is set for Tuesday, February 28 from noon to 1 p.m. in room CC-16 at MDE.
The objective of this Brown Bag Discussion is to determine what each of us can do to take action and make a difference.
Ideas will be shared regarding how to fight back against the attacks on state employees.
OLD BUSINESS
Keep updated on the negotiation meetings by visiting the My MAPE page of the MAPE website. Select Negotiations on the red bar and sign in (if you haven’t already done so).
DOOR PRIZE
DOT: Tom Skalberg won the drawing.
MDE: MaryAnn VanCura won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: DOT: March 15, 2012, Conference Room C, 11:30-12:30
MDE: March 20, 2012, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Region 10
Date: MDE January 17, 2012; Conference Center Room CC-15
• John Gimpl, Secretary of Local 1001, called the meeting to order.
DOT January 19, 2012; Conference Room C
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President of Local 1001, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice president – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer– (absent MDE, present DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (absent MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers, region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE; DOT)
• Todd Maki, President – (absent MDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Membership is around 73%.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
2012 Legislative Session
Constitutional Amendments are expected next session:right to work (i.e., the right to work for less), balanced budget, super majority to raise taxes. This is boiler plate language from ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council.
All members are called to learn about the issues and to understand the agenda of ALEC so we know how to fight against it. Educate yourself. Educate your friends and family.
Meet and Confer at MDE
A 403b plan will be reinstated at MDE. This will be another vehicle for investing money for retirement.
Future meetings will be ongoing.
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported:
Negotiations continued on January 12 and 13 between MAPE and the employer, but little progress was made.
Keep updated on the negotiation meetings by visiting the My MAPE page of the MAPE website. Select Negotiationson the red bar and sign in (if you haven’t already done so).
OLD BUSINESS
Feedback was requested regarding Richard Kolodziejski who spoke last month about the MAPE PAC—what it is and how the funds are used, giving members an opportunity to increase contributions to the PAC. No one opposed his returning again to give an update on the work of the PAC.
NEW BUSINESS
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Barbara Kizziewon the drawing.
DOT: Katie Heinz won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Dawn Cameronadjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: DOT: February 16, 2012, Conference Room C, 11:30-12:30
MDE: February21, 2012, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Date: DOT December 15, 2011
MDE December 20, 2011
Region 10
DOT – Conference Room C
MDE – Conference Center Room CC-13
Todd Maki, President of Local 1001, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, absent DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer– (present MDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, absent DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers, region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE; DOT)
• Todd Maki, President– (present MDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported:
Negotiations continued on Dec. 14 and 15 between MAPE and the employer.
Several packages were presented by both sides and, although some agreements were reached, they were primarily technical, with one major exception. The employer agreed to drop its proposal that would have taken away the annual floating holiday for every MAPE-represented employee. More importantly, MAPE did not give up anything to retain this already-negotiated benefit. Members of MAPE’s Negotiations Committee have held firm that concessions are not something they wish to discuss.
A small group of participants from both sides of the table was created to discuss layoff language and some of MAPE’s proposals surrounding advance notice, layoff notifications and layoffs based on classification seniority. This group will meet again during negotiations next month in an attempt to reach agreement on these issues.
Other MAPE proposals on reclassification timelines and appeals processes were rebuffed by the employer.
Insurance Negotiations
The Minnesota Management and Budget proposal for health coverage includes that all singles pay 10% of premium. Currently, even those who have family coverage don’t pay for their own (single) coverage. It also includes elimination of Tier 3 and 4 subsidies, increases to annual first dollar deductible and copay amounts, increases in maximum out-of-pocket expense amounts, and a specialty drug coinsurance of 10%.
Also, the proposal includes the cost of steps as part of the increase to the total cost of health coverage. (This has never been done before.) And the proposal calls for eliminating one cash reserve (which helps make our insurance plan strong) and decreasing another reserve from 17% to only 13%. This will put our plan in a weakened position and lead to double-digit coverage increases in 2013.
2012 Legislative Session
Constitutional Amendments are expected next session:right to work (i.e., the right to work for less), balanced budget, super majority to raise taxes.This is boiler plate language from ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council.
All members are called to learn about the issues to educate friends and family and to understand the agenda of ALEC so we know how to fight against it.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Richard Kolodziejski spoke about the MAPE PAC—what it is and how the funds are used.
He gave members an opportunity to increase contributions to the PAC.
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Judi Holloway won the drawing.
DOT: Kristina Krepela won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: MDE: January 17, 2012, CC-15, 11:30-12:30
DOT: January 19, 2012, Conference Room C, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Date: MDE November 15, 2011
DOT November17, 2011
Region 10
MDE – Conference Center Room CC-13
DOT – Conference Room C
Todd Maki, presidentof Local 1001, called the meeting to order.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron,vice president – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, treasurer– (presentMDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl,recording secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha,membership secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers,region 10 director and chief steward – (present MDE; DOT)
• Todd Maki,president– (presentMDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
The 2012 budget proposal for local 1001 was presented for approval. M/S/P
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Ken Kalamaha reported that we had 74 percent full membership.
(332 members and 120fee payers).
MAPE statewide has grown in membership.
Our local membership goal is 80%. It was suggested that when speaking to those who are not full members, let them know “We need your help.”
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported:
The past three weeks have continued the pace since the Delegate Assembly.We have had eight meetings relating to negotiations for Insurance and our contract, as well as a special Board Meeting.
Insurance Negotiations
While we were able to reach resolution for open enrollment, negotiations are continuing with the union coalition and the Governor’s Team.Ournext negotiations will take place November 29 and 30. As discussed earlier, all insurance issues remain on the table.Even though we are in the middle of Open Enrollment, FY2012 is not yet settled.We are proceeding with Open Enrollment but the Governor’s Team wants the ability to open negotiations in the middle of the year and make changes, such as out-of-pocket amounts, and limits. Their position is disappointing to say the least.(Refer to “current” vs “proposed” costs.)
2011 MAPE Contract Negotiations
Your 2011 Contract Negotiations Team met with the Governor’s Team on October 26, and November 7, 8 and 9.Very little progress has been made to date.We will meet again November 16 and 17.
2012 Legislative Session
We have finalized our 2012 action plan and will review it with the Board when we meet on Friday.
Recent victories in Ohio (referendum to repeal anti-public employee bargaining law), Maine (defended same-day voter registration) and Missouri (defeated severe anti-choice bill) are encouraging.
Constitutional Amendments are expected next session:right to work, balanced budget, super majority to raise taxes.This is boiler plate language from ALEC, American Legislative Exchange Council.
The Negotiations Team attended the Stillwater City Hall Meeting – Majority Leader Matt Dean, Senator Ted Lilly and Senator Ray Vandeveer (Forest Lake) – and made sure their concerns were heard.
MAPE Statewide Elections
There were multiple issues and a meeting will be held November 17 to find a solution.
OLD BUSINESS
Meet & Confer: If you have any issues you want discussed, send them to Mike Landers if an MDE issue,Judi Holloway if a DOT issue and Todd Maki if a Lottery or Gambling Control Board issue.
Members who attended the Delegate Assembly shared impressions of the experience.
NEW BUSINESS
A resolution was made to make a $250 donation to Second Harvest Hartland (as done in previous years) through the GiveMN website which will double the donation. M/S/P
A resolution was made to make a $100 donation to and endorse Occupy MN St. Paul. M/S/P
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Sharon Peck won the drawing.
DOT: John Andersonwon the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Makiadjourned the meeting.
Next meetings: DOT: December 15, 2011,Rm. 403, 11:30-12:30
MDE: December20, 2011, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – Local 1001
Date: MDE October 18, 2011
DOT October20, 2011
Region 10
MDE – Conference Center Room CC-13
DOT – Conference Room C
Todd Maki, President of Local 1001, called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
Roll call of officers:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer– (presentMDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, absent DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers, Region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (present MDE; DOT)
• Todd Maki, President– (presentMDE, DOT)
MINUTES
There were no changes to the minutes from the last meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Ken Kalamaha reported that we had 74 percent full membership.
(333 members and 120 fair shares).
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported:
Negotiations has two parallel tracks
1. HEALTH CARE Article 20 - Coalition of 46 union reps and approx. 20 MMB & Agency representatives.
2. All other terms and conditions of employment.
Health care negotiations:
The focus has been on health care because of the upcoming open enrollment.The Governor’s Team is appointed by the Governor and has taken an antagonistic approach toward the health care portion of the negotiations process. The Governor’s Team has asked for mediation by The Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). The MAPE Negotiations Team believes that it is too early in the process for mediation.
Proposals:
1. Introduce Single Premium – would affect all employees added $46/month OPT OUT PROVISION
2. Double all out of pocket expenses
a. First Dollar Deductible Level 2 140/280 – 280/560
b. Office visits 22-17 – 44/39
c. Convenience clinic 10 – 20
d. ER 75 – 150
e. Facility copays 180 – 360 outpatient 110 – 220
f. Coinsurance for MRI/CT scan 5% - 10%
Gov. Team believes SEGIP costs will rise by $70 million. Also adding 50 million for step increases (already in agency budgets) = $120 million.Want us to pay ½ or $60 million.
Our position, state saved $70 million in wages during shutdown. State paid $8 million in Unemployment Compensation.Therefore, state’s net savings was $62 million.We have already contributed more than the $60 million.
OPEN ENROLLMENT Nov 2-15. – “There is no agreement on rates/premiums. Nor have they notified us of intent to implement. Mainly for Medical Care Expense Account, child care and transportation.
There can be two outcomes: 1. We reach an agreement 2. They impose an agreement. If they impose, we will immediately grieve it. However, it won’t be arbitrated for months.
The rest of negotiations
Met Oct 5 & 6. Just as bad.Their responses filled with take-backs
Proposals:
1. MAPE proposed an increase in meal allowance.The Governor’s Team proposed providing a meal only if one stays overnight.
2. MAPE proposed defining Bullying “Bullying is coercion, intimidation, defamation or other substantial emotional distress. “Cyber-Bullying” is the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group that is intended to harm others.”The Governor’s Team responded that they already have it out there; covered in the agencies general harassment policy. Can explore if we think agency general policies are not working or are not enough.
3. MAPE proposed to take letters of expectation out of files after certain amount of time. They refused.
4. MAPE proposed posting new policies like new work rules are currently posted before going into effect. The Governor’s Team responded that departments have written internal department appeal procedure and use meet and confer when they want to change.
5. Membership in professional organizations supposed to be $250. The Governor’s Team asked if there have there been any denials? Paid $41,000 in FY10
6. MAPE proposed employee protection. The employee has the right to be free from appointing authority/Employer retaliation or discrimination for exercising any right afforded by this agreement or any other applicable law. The Governor’s team responded that they would like to know more about why this is needed in the contract.
Why is this happening? Governor’s Team consists of incumbents from previous administration. They want to “show that collective bargaining works to legislature.”
Talked to Governor.--Now he needs to hear how angry we are from his commissioners.
Communicate dissatisfaction at the brown bag lunch with MDE commissioner.
STATEWIDE ELECTION: CANDIDATES
Candidates for statewide office were invited to attend the meetings. Several came and spoke for up to two minutes each.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Jeanette Butcherwon the drawing.
DOT: Greg Wentz won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting with several minutes left for members to ask questions of the candidates for statewide office.
Next meetings: MDE: November 15, 2011, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
DOT: November 17, 2011, Conf. Rm. C, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes –Local 1001
Date: MAPE September 15, 2011
DOT September 20, 2011
Region 10
MDE – Conference Center Room CC-13
DOT – Conference Room C
Todd Maki, President of Local 1001, called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
Roll call of officers by Dawn Cameron:
• Dawn Cameron, Vice President – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, Treasurer– (presentMDE, DOT)
• John Gimpl, Recording Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha, Membership Secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers, Region 10 Director and Chief Steward – (absent MDE; present DOT)
• Todd Maki, President– (presentMDE, DOT)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Todd Maki moved to approve the minutes from the June meeting. Motion/Seconded/Passed
TREASURER’S REPORT
Judi Holloway reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Ken Kalamaha reported that we had 74.54 percent full membership
(323 members and 111 fair shares).
GUEST:
Chet Jorgenson, President of MAPE central spoke at DOT:
• The success of the shutdown is in what didn’t happen.
* There were over 50 bills against state employees regarding rights, pay, insurance, pension, and outsourcing of jobs, which would equate to a 25 percent cut in pay.
• MAPE gets involved in the politics and wants to be heard.
* The governor knows our involvement was important.
* Important to get involved in order to keep serving Minnesota in the way we do. We have to change the legislature, or we will be back to the same.
• IT staff:
* At this time, there will be no moves and staff will keep their supervisor.
* Back-office accounting will change.
* We will look at who does IT, what they do, what percentage of the job it is, and how best to use IT.
* This was imposed on us. It was a philosophical decision, not based on facts regarding efficiency.
* Job classifications and incentives are hard to sort out but need to be addressed.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mike Landers reported:
• Meet & Confer for DOT
* Next Meet and Confer is Thursday, September 22 (agenda listed in August minutes).
• Meet & Confer for MDE
* Next Meet and Confer will happen this quarter (agenda listed in August minutes).
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported at DOT:
• The current (July 2009-June 2011) contract remains in full force and effect.
• The goal is to negotiate a contract that members can ratify and the legislature can pass.
* Legislature would not pass the current contract.
• Priority #1 is health insurance.
* Should be done before open enrollment.
* PELRA requires that they pass it. Statute and the contract state this.
* There is a surplus in this area, so there should not be many changes.
A memo by Executive Director Jim Monroe was read at MDE with a similar message.
OLD BUSINESS
Todd Maki asked for any old business.
Delegate Assembly: This will be held September 24-25. Elected Delegates are Dawn Cameron, Judi Holloway,and Ken Kalamaha. John Gimpl, Kent Barnard and Doug Thies are Alternates. Mike Landers and Todd Maki are also members of the Delegate Assembly. Look at the resolutions on the MAPE website to give input.
• Some resolutions were discussed, and someone suggested that more time is scheduled in meetings preceding the Delegate Assembly next year to gather more member feedback.
NEW BUSINESS
Todd Maki asked for any new business.
There are only a small number of outstanding grievances.
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: John Bulger won the drawing.
DOT: Judi Hollowaywon the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Makiadjourned the meeting at 12:30p.m.
Next meetings: MDE: October18, 2011, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
DOT: October 20, 2011, Conf. Rm. C, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes –Local 1001
Date: MAPE August 16, 2011
DOT August 18, 2011
Region 10
MDE – Conference Center Room CC-13
DOT – Conference Room 403
Dawn Cameron, vice presidentof Local 1001, called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
Roll call of officers by Dawn Cameron:
• Dawn Cameron,vice president – (present MDE, DOT)
• Judi Holloway, treasurer– (absent MDE; present DOT)
• John Gimpl,recording secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Ken Kalamaha,membership secretary – (present MDE, DOT)
• Mike Landers,region 10 director and chief steward – (present MDE; absent DOT)
• Todd Maki,president– (absent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dawn Cameron moved to approve the minutes from the June meeting. Motion/Seconded/Passed
TREASURER’S REPORT
Dawn Cameron reported the total amount in the bank account.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Ken Kalamaha reported that we had 74.16 percent full membership
(330 members and 115 fair shares).
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mike Landers reported:
• State Shutdown, Rallies
* Jenny Butcher, Elizabeth Watkins, Bruce Pomerantz, Rebecca Garay-Heelan, and others all talked about their experiences at the rallies. Mary Kay Litzau wasn’t able to attend the meeting but sent some written comments which Mike Landers read.
- Common themes: Great experience. Would like more people to show up to these visible events. Literature drops and phone banks will also continue to be important into the next legislative session.
- Suggestions: Organize transportation to help people get there. Get college students involved. Have a presence every day of an event such as a shutdown.
• IT consolidation – Timelines – Seniority
* This was day 17 of a multi-year process.
* Polls show MN citizens support government services. MN is the tenth leanest work forces in the country.
* Send Mike Landers an email for literature regarding the IT consolidation.
• Legislative issues
* Look for a “Right to Work” (for less) amendment next session.
• Bakery Confectionary Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers (BCTGM)
* American Crystal is paying SCAB workers approximately twice the normal wages to replace union workers who were locked out of the facility. (not a strike)
* Mike asked for a motion to donate $200 to BCTGM. Motion/Seconded/Passed
* At DOT, Judi asked for motion to move $100 in the budget to accommodate this. Motion/Seconded/Passed
• Negotiations – Team meeting August 17, 2011
* Priority issues are healthcare, step increases, and “across the boards”. Jim Monroe ensures there will be a healthcare agreement by the end of December.
* Duration, Article 34: Our contract remains in full force and effect during negotiations.
• Meet & Confer for MDE
* Legislative session and shutdown interrupted progress.
* Many topics will be discussed: harassment policy, balancing of hours, building access, performance appraisals, telecommuting, and 10-hour days.
* Send topics so presentations can be prepared.
* Issues are presented as problem and solution with benefits and consequences.
• Meet & Confer for DOT
* Next Meet and Confer is Thursday, September 22. (pre-meet to discuss the topics on September 1--contact Joella Givens or Andy Bindman)
* Old Business: more syringe receptacles in the non-metro offices, appeal process been developed for when supervisors unreasonably deny a request to telecommute for work, policy change on flex schedule not precluding someone from being allowed to telework.
* New Business: OET Consolidation (plans, timeline, issues), Job Family Study (plans, timeline), Shutdown wrap up (any outstanding issues? costs? employee/member resignation? legislative impact?), What are the current work rules about the use of items such as fans, space heaters, coffee makers, small refrigerators, and microwaves. in work areas?
NEGOTIATIONS
Mike Landers reported:
• Team meeting August 17, 2011
* Priority issues are healthcare, step increases, and “across the boards”. Jim Monroe ensures there will be a healthcare agreement by the end of December.
* Duration, Article 34: This remains in full force and effect during negotiations.
OLD BUSINESS
Dawn Cameron asked for any old business.
“Lights-on” provision: MAPE will continue to advocate fora “lights-on” provision.
Why a $200 donation to union sugar workers: Other unions have donated $500 and $300. MAPE has given $200 to others.
NEW BUSINESS
Dawn Cameron asked for any new business.
Delegate Assembly: This will be held September 23-24. Elected delegates are Dawn Cameron, Judi Holloway, and Ken Kalamaha. John Gimpl, Kent Barnard and Doug Thies are alternates. Mike Landers and Todd Maki are also members of the Delegate Assembly.Look at the resolutions on the MAPE website to give input.
The food committee needs help.
Budget cut impact: No layoffs due to budget so far. Cuts absorbed by retirement, attrition and not filling vacancies. Management needs to prioritize the work being done by fewer people—contact a steward if this is not the case.
DOOR PRIZE
MDE: Lisa Cariveauwon the drawing.
DOT: Dawn Mcintyre won the drawing.
ADJOURNMENT
Dawn Cameron adjourned the meeting at 12:30p.m.
Next meetings: MDE: September 20, 2011, CC-13, 11:30-12:30
DOT: September 15, 2011, Conf. Rm. 403, 11:30-12:30
MAPE Regular Meeting Minutes – MDE Local 1001
June 21, 2011
Region 10
MDE, Roseville – Conference Center Room 13
Todd Maki, president of Local 1001, called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
Roll call of officers by Todd Maki:
* Dawn Cameron – Vice President
* Judi Holloway – Treasurer
* John Gimpl – Recording Secretary
* Ken Kalamaha – Membership Secretary
* Stan Karcz – outgoing President
* Mike Landers – Region 10 Director and Chief Steward
* Todd Maki – President
* Lochlan Stuart – outgoing Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pressed for time, approval of minutes was not done.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Pressed for time, the report was not given.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT
Pressed for time, the report was not given.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mike Landers summarized the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU).
* The best place for information about the MOU is on the MAPE website.
Mike Landers reported:
* Laid-off employees will be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
* MOU stays in effect, even in the event of a lights-on bill in which we come back to work but we are laid off again in 3 months.
* Severance payout won’t occur under the MOU. There are tax advantages to this, and we will have vacation, comp time and sick time when we return to service.
* Don’t file early. A submitted application will be challenged and will delay receipt of UI benefits. File on July 1 at the earliest. The UI office is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can get an estimate of benefits on the UI website at www.uimn.org.
* Please VOTE on the MOU agreement because we are a democratic organization, and we strongly urge you to ratify the MOU agreement because this could fail due to misinformation. MPE Grassroots has spread misinformation. In their arrogance, they have put you and your families in jeopardy.
* Voting begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday June 22 and will end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. See your VOTING LETTER for information to allow you to vote. If you didn’t get letter, let MAPE know. Every member needs to know the vote is going on. The URL is https://www.directvote.net/MAPE/. Make sure you have a valid email address on file. They will send a pass code to valid email address.
* The voting list was from membership drawn as of 6/5/11 and sent on 6/15/11.
* PROTECT YOUR PASS CODE; THIS IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.
* The voting letter and the ballot itself link to the MOU.
* You have two (2) choices when voting: RATIFY or REJECT
* Confirmation of your vote is given – your exact selection will be displayed before you submit the ballot.
* After you submit the ballot, an email will be sent to work address with confirmation number to reference. If work email isn’t on file, it will go to your home.
* A brief survey is available – an opportunity for members to say what they think not only about vote but also about the MOU itself.
* If someone is harassed about using work computer for the vote, let the local union leadership know, and it will be addressed.
* Voting can be done from ANY computer with a web browser and Internet connection.
Mike Landers reported on recent events:
* June 8: Joint Labor Management Committee with UI representatives
* June 14 and 15: Negotiated MOU
* June 16: Negotiations Team
* June 17: Board
* June 18: Special Delegate Assembly
* June 16: Mailed letter
* June 22: Voting open at 4:00 p.m.
* June 28: Voting closed at 11:59 p.m.
* June 29: Report results to elections committee Elections committee will finally certify # voted, # yes, and # no. Membership will be notified either by email or via the Web.
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MAPE WEBSITE – BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION. It will be updated on a daily basis
NEGOTIATIONS
Pressed for time, the report was not given.
CHIEF STEWARD’S REPORT
Pressed for time, the report was not given.
OLD BUSINESS
Pressed for time, old business was not discussed.
DOOR PRIZE
John Gimpl drew the ticket and Todd Maki won $25.00. He donated it to the food committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Todd Maki acknowledged the new leadership and stated they would be sworn in before July. And he presented Stan Karcz and Lochlan Stuart a plaque for their service to the local union.
ADJOURNMENT
Todd Maki adjourned the meeting at 12:25 P.M.
John Gimpl
Recording Secretary
