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Local 0301 Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2013
Submitted by dcurran on May 10 2013 - 11:24am

 

Region 3 – Local 301- Meeting Minutes

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

President Jason Moran called the meeting to order at 12:06 pm.

President’s Report:  Jason Moran

  • Information about teacher’s strike and PELRA.
  • MOTION made, seconded and passed to approve minutes of the March meeting.
  • Contract Negotiations Update.
  • Update on MAPE Day on the Hill.
  • Member Mark Snyder won $10 gift card for participating in MAPE Day on the Hill.
  • The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library “Untold Labor Stories” series in April-May is free.  Details are at www.thefriends.org (also check  Union Bulletin Boards on each floor).
  • Safety update: At March Labor Management Committee meeting, management said they will be installing additional security equipment and security access changes.
  • MAPE is conducting a pilot project on relational organizing with our local and two others – we need people who care/are passionate about something (doesn’t have to be union-related) to build community partnerships. 
  • Delegate Assembly – Sept 20 and 21st in Bloomington.  4 delegates and an alternate from our local will attend.  DA is the highest governing body of MAPE.  We would like volunteers.  If you have resolutions to propose, deadline is July 5, 2013.
  • Other Local updates: nominations open for Delegates and alternates to the 2013 Delegate Assembly and also for the office of Region 3 Director.
  • MOTION made, seconded and passed (Good and Welfare) to donate $50 to Local 0301 Member John Gegen, whose child has neuroblastoma. 

Secretary Update:  Tina Patton (for leadership)

  • Local Leadership has submitted an application for a MAPE Scholarship asking for $2,000 to receive some training from the University of Minnesota’s Labor Education Service.  The training would be two days, focusing the first day on an introduction to the labor movement, some labor history, and discussing the importance of unions, and then the second day would be a session on building membership.  If we are awarded the scholarship, we would invite any other members to attend.  Awards will be announced at Delegate Assembly in September.

Treasurer’s Report:  Joey Lee

  • March and April reports were given. MOTION made, seconded, and passed to approve budgets.
  • Audit committee is in process of performing annual audit. 

Executive Update:  Mary Baker

  • Meeting was changed to this Thursday, so no report.

Board of Directors Update:  Char Sokatch

  • Board of Directors Meeting of March 15, 2013 - Highlights Delegate Assembly to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington on September 20-21, 2013; Resolutions due by July 5, 2013.
  • Next Steward Seminar scheduled for May 9, 2013, on Bullying.
  • Board approved the “Building Strong Locals” Pilot Plan to increase members activism in their workplace and the community (initial locals identified: 301, 1304, and 2001)
  • Some of the legislative items MAPE is watching are:  Whistleblower Legislation - H.F. 542/S.F. 443; Pension Legislation - S.F. 696/H.F. 628; Minimum Wage - H.F. 92; Affordable Care Act (Minnesota’s Health Insurance Exchange) S.F.1/H.F.5; and the Governor’s Budget.
  • Board approved amendments to the following Bylaws and policies:  Article III Membership, Hiring Policy, Interim Local Governance Policy, Statewide Reimbursement Policy, and the Phone or Electronic Voting Policy.
  • Two Business Agent (BA) openings:  one BA position filled in March (Dave Kamper); second position was re-advertised to be filled by a MAPE member (application period just closed Monday – 4/8/13).
  • Administrative Specialist position filled by Davia Curran.

Membership Secretary:  Sally Pinski

  • Membership surprise gift drawing at monthly meetings.  First winner: Troy Johnson (MAPE USB drive)
  • Asking for food committee volunteers.  Sally is stepping down as chair and food committee member as of June 1.  If we don’t get 3 to 4 volunteers for the food committee, there will be no lunch in June.  Sally can help train in members.  Contact Sally if interested.  The Food Committee chooses the food type, location, calls in orders, arranges for delivery/pick-up,  sets up the room, and are the first in line to get food!

Chief Stewards Report:  Jason Moran

  • Update on steward issues.
  • In news: Duluth teachers’ pensions are short.  They are asking the state for money, putting spotlight on public employee pensions.  Our pension is well-funded, one of the top in the nation.  We have defined benefit, which is stable and predictable, and allows good retirement planning without being a burden on taxpayers. It is part of state workers’ compensation package (salaries of public workers are less than private sector at same level).

April Birthday Drawing:  Sally Pinski

  • Winner: John Gilkeson (MAPE bag)

Next meeting: May 14, 2013

Minutes submitted by Tina Patton, Local 301 Secretary

 

Draft Meeting Minutes for Local 0301 - March 12, 2013
Submitted by dcurran on Mar 20 2013 - 3:52pm

 

Region 3 – Local 301- Draft Monthly Meeting Minutes

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Meeting called to order by President Jason Moran at 12:05 p.m.

Guest Speaker:  Dan Holub, MAPE’s New Executive Director

  • Introduced himself, gave some of his background and shared his vision for MAPE
  • Update on negotiations and how they work
  • Answered questions from meeting participants
  • If you have questions, thoughts, want to meet with him, email Dan at: dholub@mape.org

 

President’s Report:  Jason Moran

  • Our 2% across-the-board pay raises (with back pay to January) should be applied to your April 5 paycheck
  • You should have received a letter recently about health care cost information from SEGIP (cost levels 3 and 4 out-of-pocket expenses will go up).  Although you cannot change your health plan (no new open enrollment), you can change your clinic (cost level) within the plan. Increases start April 1.
  • MAPE Day On The Hill is this Thursday, March 14.  This is a good opportunity to talk to your legislators.
  • Resolutions for delegate assembly are due July 5. 
  • MAPE Scholarship applications are due on March 31.
  • This is the 20th month of the lockout at American Crystal Sugar. 
  • Nominations are still open for Director of our local and for Delegates/Alternates for the 9/20-21/13 Delegate Assembly.
  • No Treasurer’s report today because Joey Lee was in a car accident.  He is recovering.

 

Executive Update:  Mary Baker

  • New Officer Training Date tentatively set for August 8, 2013.
  • Future Delegate Assembly (DA) Dates: 2014, 2015, and 2016 will be in the metro area; currently researching available locations for the period of late September/early October

 

Board of Directors Update:   Mary Baker (for Char Sokatch)

  • Scholarships open to applications from the period of February 1 – March 31, 2013 (must be used by December 31, 2014).
  • The 2013 Delegate Assembly to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington on September 20-21, 2013; Resolutions due by July 5, 2013.
  • Women Caucus: promoting participation for the Women’s Leadership Retreat (4/24-26/13) - ten scholarships available; no lost time.
  • AFL-CIO Annual Labor Bowl being held Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Midway Pro Bowl in Saint Paul.
  • 2013 MAPE Day at Target Field has been planned for September 8th (Sunday), 1:10 p.m., Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays, $28/ticket and receive a $10 food and drink value
  • MAPE voted to support the following events/coalition partners:
    • Minnesota 2020
    • Fair Trade Coalition
    • Untold Stories (a national award-winning labor history series sponsored by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library)
  • Policies amended/updated: Treasurer Finance Committee Standards and the Petty Cash Policy(Interim Local Governance Policy to be further discussed at the March Board meeting).
  • Next Board Meeting scheduled for March 15, 2013.

 

Membership Secretary: Sally Pinski

  • Costco card renewal this month.  It has been bringing in extra money. Question about whether they are a union business (some are on the west coast).  Should we be supporting Costco?
    • Costco has better wages and benefits for their workers than the alternative and it is publicly described by its workers as a healthy workplace.
  • The Food Committee is looking for members.  Contact Sally if you are interested.

 

Chief Stewards Report:  Jason Moran

  • Grievances update

 

March Birthday Drawing Winner: Carol Hubbard ($5 Taher Dining Gift Card)

Next meeting: April 9, 2013

 

Minutes submitted by Tina Patton, Local 0301 Secretary

 

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2013
Submitted by dcurran on Jan 28 2013 - 9:55am

Region 3 – Local 301 - Monthly Meeting Agenda

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Meeting called to order by President Jason Moran at noon.

Ashley Erickson - MAPE Social Media Facilitator

  • Ashley works on social media strategy and goals.
  • MAPE wants to profile members – Contact Ashley if you would like to be profiled or to recommend a co-worker [aerickson@mape.org – 651-621-2638]
  • Working on video caption service for existing and future MAPE videos for deaf and hard of hearing.
  • MAPE website was redesigned for easier access, adding resources, etc.  Send any additional ideas to Ashley.
  • MAPE is offering text messaging of breaking news to members. If you sign up, you could win a mini iPad.

 

President's Report: Jason Moran

  • Provided new 2013-2015 negotiations update and a legislative update on the 2011-2013 contract.
  • Explained specifics about how the negotiations process works. 
  • March 14 is MAPE Day on the Hill – meet with elected officials. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk will be speaking.
  • Negotiations updates will be provided on MAPE website.
  • Members can provide comments on negotiations by using the Negotiations Input Form found on the MAPE website in addition to their input through the recent survey.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Joey Lee 

  • Reviewed expenditures.  MOTION made, seconded and passed to approve January budget report. 

 

Executive Update: Mary Baker

  • MAPE Staff Contract (Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)) negotiations still in progress.
  • Currently advertising for Business Agent(s); cut-off date of 1/27/13 for applications.
  • Election Timeline being prepared for the Region/Local elections coming up in June. Regional Director will be up for our Local.
  • Local Officer Training to be held 1/15/13; limited to 20 people – currently have 26 registered.
  • MAPE Lost Time/Expense pay periods will now reflect the State pay periods.
  • Federal mileage rate has increased to .565 (up from .555).
  • Finance Committee will be updating the approved 2013 Budget to reflect changes (i.e., the 2013 DA being held in the metro area, the 2% salary increase for lost time, the increased mileage rate, etc.); the updated budget will be presented to the Board of Directors at its January 18 meeting.
  • Discussed the printing of the 2011-13 MAPE Contract; will be recommending to the Board that in order to conserve MAPE Resources, that the 2011-13 MAPE Contract not be printed and sent to all members as it will expire June 30, 2013, and will be available electronically.

 

Board of Directors Update: Char Sokatch

  • Executive Director Candidate Daniel Holub addressed the Board; after he left the meeting, the Board unanimously voted to offer him the position; the Board then discussed, amended and approved the employment agreement.  Dan is coming from the Wisconsin Education Association Council, Madison WI, and is expected to start later this month or early February.
  • MAPE plans to retain its complement of 8 Business Agents, is making the half-time accounting assistant position full time, and is looking to conserve funds by eliminating and/or restructuring several other positions
  • MAPE Flash Drives (2 GB) available to locals for purchase ($4.70 each).
  • Presentation by Capital Street on development of MAPE’s newest Members benefit:  MAPE Group Medicare Supplement. Should be available soon.
  • Meet & Confer Policy: discussion on interpreting/clarifying policy of MN.IT members serving on Agency Meet & Confer (M&C) committees; Board voted that for Agency (Statewide) Meet & Confers, current members (i.e., MN.IT) will be grandfathered in; future appointments to Agency Meet & Confers must be members employed by that Agency.
  • Clarification was provided about misinformation regarding Liberty Mutual; Liberty Mutual was amongst those businesses/organizations that dropped their membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC); MAPE received confirmation from Liberty Mutual prior to late April 2012.
  • As a result of discussion about how often the Board should be in Executive Session, the President is to obtain and provide the Board information on criteria and process for conducting Executive Session(s).
  • The next meeting of the Board of Directors is January 18, 2013

 

Membership Update: Sally Pinksi, Membership Secretary

  • Considering incentives for members to come to meetings

 

Chief Steward's Report: Jason Moran

  • MAPE is involved with ongoing safety evaluations and improvements at the MPCA.

 

January Birthday Drawing Winner: Dave Rickert (Taher dining gift card)

 

Next meeting: February 12, 2013

 

Minutes submitted by Local 0301 Secretary Tina Patton

 

Local 301 Meeting Minutes December 2012
Submitted by phamberg on Jan 4 2013 - 1:27pm

Region 3 – Local 301- Monthly Meeting Minutes

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Meeting called to order by President Jason Moran at 12:02 p.m.

 

Presidents Report:  Jason Moran

 

  • Donations information: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) and Minnesota Orchestra performances have been cancelled; American Crystal Sugar workers are still locked out; There is no specific address for providing cash donations to WalMart workers, and the union that is helping to organize the workers isn’t asking for donations.

 

November motion was to donate $100 each to SPCO, MN Orchestra, striking American Crystal Sugar workers, and Walmart workers. 

 

MOTION made (Mary Baker), seconded, Passed to give $100 to each orchestra and $200 to American Crystal Sugar workers.

 

  • Negotiations team starting this week on the 2013-15 contract.  Expecting that Governor Dayton will be asking for inclusion of same sex benefits.  Anticipate the 2011-13 contract passing after the legislative session begins, early to mid March.  Should be retroactive back to beginning of January 2013. 
  • Discussion of current legislative climate and how it relates to Union activities at the Capitol. 
  • Discussed right to work bill in MI, other national issues.
  • Member discounts information.  Go to mape.org, “My MAPE” to access.

 

Al Ackerman Luther Auto Sales (member benefits program).

 

  • Automobile buying program through MAPE for members to make car shopping easier and pressure free.
  • Luther automotive group – 28 dealers in Twin Cities
  • When you are ready to buy a car, get authorization code from MAPE Central, then call Al.
  • Let him know what kind(s) of car you are looking for, then Al will assist with finding a car and working with dealers. 
  • New or used vehicles.  They also buy cars.  Currently there is a demand for used cars.
  • Al answered questions from members.

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Joey Lee

 

  • Presented budget expenditures for December.
  • Presented budget for next year.  No major budget change from last year.  Leadership explained line items.
  • Discussion.  Question re: how much goes to local from monthly fees.  Answer:  Locals receive .94 per Full Member and .80 per Fee Payer
  • MOTION made (Baker), seconded, Passed to approve the 2013 Local Budget as presented.

 

Board of Directors Update/Contract Update:    Char Sokatch

 

  • MAPE Board of Directors (November 16, 2012)
    • Presentation fromHealth Care for All-Minnesota (HCAM) – an advocacy for single-payer healthcare program; MAPE representative on the HCAM Board is Steve Katz from DHS, 444 Lafayette.  Planning now is to work on improvements to the Affordable Care Act to move more towards single payer
    • New Membership Cards now available (reflective of the dues increase); notification letter went out to the home addresses of both Members and Fee Payers.
    • Staff contract negotiations continue; MAPE will also be proposing legislation next session for inclusion of MAPE staff in the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) General Plan.
    • The Board continues discussion on the intent/interpretation of the Donations Policy in regards to distinguishing charitable organizations versus labor coalitions.
    • Next Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2012. If ever a member wants to address the Board, there’s a Time Certain on the Agenda – usually 11:30 a.m. Board usually meets on 3rd Friday, meeting on Wednesday to approve/disapprove the decision of the hiring committees’ candidate for Executive Director.
    • Finance Committee charged to develop the RFP for electronic voting due to the success of previous electronic balloting.
    • Membership Committee proposing a Bylaws change that would highlight the number of delegates as a driver for more members.  Small change in determining the amount of delegates and giving notice of how many more full members to receive another delegate.

 

Executive Update/Contract Update:  Mary Baker

 

  • MAPE Executive Committee Meeting (December 7, 2012)
    • Two Bylaws amendments (Article XII Judicial Procedure - NEW Section and Article X Delegate Assembly – Delegate Count) being posted on MAPE’s website and expected to be taken up by the Board of Directors at the January 2013 Board meeting. 
    • Midwestern Legislative Conference (July 14-17, 2013) - MAPE will be a sponsor/participate
    • Medicare Supplement Contract – proposal will be presented at the 12/19/12 Board meeting to be able to offer a Group Medicare Supplement for MAPE members and retirees. 
    • Officer Training - Scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013
    • Executive Director Transition: hiring committee has completed interviews and will be recommending a candidate at the 12/19/12 Board meeting; if approved by the Board, expect the new Executive Director to come on board late January/early February.

 

Membership Secretary:  Sally Pinski

 

  • October Birthday Drawing:  Birthday Winner Bob Suchanek (Taher Dining Gift Card)
  • Announced winners of the Holiday Drawings and recognized the local’s leadership and committees.

 

Next meeting: January 8, 2013

Minutes submitted by Tina Patton, Local 301 Secretary

Local 301 Meeting Minutes November 2012
Submitted by phamberg on Jan 4 2013 - 1:24pm

Region 3 – Local 301- Monthly Meeting Minutes

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

 

Presidents Report:  Jason Moran 

  • October 2012 minutes - MOTION made to move and approve minutes.  Motion passed.
  • Contract will go before the new legislature (in March?) and it is anticipated to be passed. The negotiated 2% would be retroactive back to January 2, 2013. This 2011-13 proposed contract is due to expire June 2013.
  • The next contract (2013-15) negotiation is due to begin December 2012.
  • Highlight of some points of interest on national politics.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Mary Baker for Joey Lee

  • At this time no details on the budget are ready to be shared.  Joey is still getting things transferred into his name; system set up and will hopefully be ready to share more details next month.

Executive Update/Contract Update:  Mary Baker

  • Nov 7, 2012 Executive Committee Meeting.  Topics of discussion included:
  • utilizing MAPE’s Judicial Procedure;
  • creating time cards for use by the Executive Committee to replace the Lost Time and Committee Expense Reports;
  • update on the hiring of a new Executive Director (reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews);
  • planning for the New Officer Training; and
  • status of MAPE staff contract negotiations.

 

Board of Directors Update/Contract Update:    Char Sokatch

  • MAPE Board of Directors meetings of October 19 and October 26, 2012
    • Highlights included Board approval of allocating additional funds, if needed, to cover any budget overages of the Trustees, and the Finance Committee will be developing aprocedure for all Committees to use in requesting Board approval for additional funds when expecting to exceed their annual budget.
    • MAPE is moving forward with the proposal from UnionWare for a new data base system.
    • MAPE will be working with Capital Street to negotiate a contract for Medicare Supplement Plans to be offered as a Members only benefit.   This would be beneficial to those retiring and have fallen through the gap and they do not have insurance coverage for a period of time.
    •  Board was provided clarification and an update on Independent Political Expenditures versus Campaign Expenditures 

 

Chief Stewards Report:  Jason Moran

  • The local has a new steward, Michelle Sutherland.  We are interested in 2 more stewards and could use more help from BWSR to address any concerns. Anyone interested should contact Jason.
  • Power outage grievance is still in the works.

 

Items from the Floor:  Anyone

  • Members were asked to support the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra during their lockout by management.
  • MOTION made by Mary Baker, seconded, passed for local to contribute $100 to each of the following organizations striking or locked out:

Crystal Sugar

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra

Walmart Strikers

Jason will investigate where the donations are to be sent.

November Birthday Drawing was held.

Next meeting:  December 11, 2012

Minutes taken by Michelle Lewis and submitted by Tina Patton, Local 0301 Secretary. 

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes October 2012
Submitted by dcurran on Oct 19 2012 - 11:00am

 
 
Region 3 – Local 301 Minutes
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Meeting was called to order by President Jason Moran at noon.

President’s Report:  Jason Moran
 • Short slide show on WalMart strikes.
 • Delegate Assembly Update (held on Sept 21&22 in Bloomington):
  - To reduce costs, future DA meetings will be held in the metro area, not greater MN.
  - MAPE 2013 Budget (inclusive of dues increase) passed; Increase goes into effect January 2013.
 • Reminder to vote in November elections.

MAPE GRC Guest Speaker: Teresa Barnes, DHS
 • GRC is MAPE’s Government Relations Committee.  The GRC screens and recommends MAPE’s legislative goals. The GRC keeps our members informed about legislative issues and labor-related political activity, and promotes political activism.
 • Contact Teresa Barnes (Teresa.barnes@state.mn.us or 651-431-3950) or Kendal Killian (kkillian@mape.org  or 651-287-8768) if you would like to join a phone bank or help with door knocking.

Melissa Wenzel, Local Vice President, talked about her experience as an election judge and what is involved.  Counties have said there is a shortage of election judges.  The county provides training.  Google “election judge [your county]” to find more information.

Treasurer’s Report:   Provided by Jason Moran, President
 • Michelle Lewis stepped down as Local Treasurer.  The President may appoint a Treasurer for the remainder of her term.
  - MOTION by Sally Pinski for the President to appoint Joey Lee as new Treasurer.  Motion was seconded and passed.

Executive Update/Contract Update:  Mary Baker, Statewide Secretary
 • The MAPE Executive Committee Meeting was October 5, 2012.
 • Recommendation made to the Finance Committee to accept the proposal from UnionWare for a new data base system.
 • The September Advanced Steward Training was canceled; looking into a better way of determining when to cancel trainings.
 • Executive Director search underway; will be re-examining timeline but process pretty much on schedule (Jan or Feb 2013); position info posted on the MAPE website.
 • Insurance:  no change in out-of-pockets for 2013; Employer proposing a 12.2% premium increase for families. Open enrollment to take place first 2 weeks of November. Be attentive to clinic levels and Plan administrators (i.e., Fairview system will move from cost level 2 to cost level 3 for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and HealthPartners, but will move to cost level 1 for Preferred One under an Accountable Care Organization arrangement (risk sharing) provided for under the Affordable Care Act.)
 • MAPE Staff’s Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) contract negotiations still underway.
 • MAPE’s 2013-15 Contract Negotiations will start up December 12, 2012.
 • MAPE investigating a Medicare & Supplemental Coverage Plan (for those retiring after age 65) that could be offered to Members through Capital Street.
 • MAPE is seeking Members to fill vacancies on several Standing Committees:  Affirmative Action, Elections, Membership, Trustees

Board of Directors Update/Contract Update:     Char Sokatch
 • Next Board meeting scheduled for 10/19/12. Regular schedule is 3rd Friday of every month. Agenda normally posted by the Friday before the Board meeting. Board Minutes are posted once approved, but updates always provided at our Local meeting.

Membership Secretary: Tina Patton for Sally Pinksi
 • Holiday drawing email will be sent soon, and information will be posted on Union boards on each floor.

Chief Stewards Report:  Jason Moran
 • No update given.

October Birthday Drawing: Joey Lee for Sally Pinski
 • Winner: Pam McCurdy ($5 Taher Dining gift card)

Next meeting: November 13, 2012

Minutes submitted by Tina Patton, Local 0301 Secretary

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes September 2012
Submitted by dcurran on Oct 19 2012 - 10:22am

 
Region 3 – Local 301- Monthly Meeting Minutes
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Presidents Report:  Tina Patton (for Jason Moran)

Meeting was called to order by Local Secretary Patton at noon with a moment of silence in remembrance of the 11th anniversary of September 11th.

Treasurer’s Report:   Michelle Lewis
 • Treasurer report was presented.

Executive Update/Contract Update:  Mary Baker

9/07/12 Executive Committee
 • Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Contract Negotiations underway
 • Executive Director Search underway
 • Update on status of Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (DEVA) – class action grievance; MAPE is 25% of SEGIP - ≈ 250 people affected
 • Legislative Subcommittee rejected MAPE’s negotiated Contract; Contract must now go before the full Legislature in 2013. Due to Subcommittee’s rejection of the Contract, which includes insurance, the negotiated changes for 2013 insurance will not go into effect; current insurance will remain in place for 2013.  As premiums are not a negotiated item in the Contract, still expect an increase in premiums for those with dependents coverage.

Board of Directors Update:     presented by Mary Baker for Char Sokatch
8/17/12 Board of Directors
 • Scholarships:  now able to apply for scholarships in March and April (instead of May and June), and awards will be made in May of each year; the Ralph Cornelia Scholarship was originally set up for groups - individuals now eligible - can be used for seminars - all groups encouraged to apply for 2013.
 • Searching for members for several committees:  Elections Committee, Affirmative Action Committee, meet and confer committees
 • Donations Policy:  Except for labor causes, natural disasters and emergencies, neither the Board of Directors nor the MAPE Executive Committee will make charitable donations.

Chief Stewards Report:  Mike Asmus, Business Agent (for Jason Moran)
March on the Boss Update
Last week Jason and an AFSCME representative met with MPCA HR and an outside consultant on an active shooter plan. It was a positive meeting and action plan could be implemented.

Class Action grievance re: power outage
There was a grievance meeting on this action and we expect a decision soon.
 • 24,000 teachers went on strike in Chicago. If anyone participates and have pictures please forward to Mike.

2012 MAPE Delegate Assembly Resolutions and 2013 MAPE Budget:

Local 301 Delegates are: Jason Moran, Char Sokatch, Joseph Lee, Sally Pinski, and Michelle Lewis

All proposed resolutions proposed for Delegate Assembly are located on the MAPE website. The resolutions are primarily procedural. Members were reminded who this year’s delegates are and if they have anything they would like presented at the assembly to let one of the Delegates know.

MAPE’s 2013 budget will be discussed at Delegate Assembly. The dues increased will be discussed.

Question/Comment period on the proposed $6 per pay period dues increase:

All questions/concerns/comments were noted and discussed; Delegates assured Members that they will take what they’ve heard to the Delegate Assembly for discussion/consideration.

Annual Holiday Charities Donation: Sally Pinski
Recommended list of donors:
 • Feed my Starving Children
 • Battered Man’s Shelter
 • MN Teen Challenge
 • American Cancer Society
 • Humane Society
 • Homelessness for all – “Open your heart to the Hungry & Homeless”
 • Big Brother/Big Sister
 • Salvation Army
Past Donation:
 • Second Harvest Hartland (the local has donated to this organization for many years)
 • 2011 – Tubman Shelter (Battered Women’s Shelter)

Items from the Floor:   None

September Birthday Drawing: Sally Pinski
 • Becky Olson birthday winner – selected Taher gift card.

Next meeting: October 9, 2012

Submitted by
Michelle Lewis Local Treasurer for Tina Patton Local Secretary

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes August 2012
Submitted by dcurran on Aug 24 2012 - 10:45am

 
Region 3 – Local 301 Minutes
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Meeting called to order by Local President Jason Moran at noon.

Presidents Report:  Jason Moran
• Legislative Subcommittee of Employee Relations conducted a preliminary hearing on the MAPE contract, Thursday, Aug. 9. No action was taken and they will be meeting again on Aug 23. The full legislature will vote on the contract when it is in session in 2013. 
• Reminder to vote today in primary elections.
• Delegate Assembly will be on Sept 21 & 22.  An additional Delegate from our local is needed.  Contact Jason if interested.  Friday’s time away from work (Lost Time) is paid by MAPE.
• August 22, at State Capitol from 11:30 to 1, there will be lunch provided for state workers and military (sponsored by KS95 radio, Hiway Credit Union, and Subway)

Treasurer’s Report:   Michelle Lewis
• Budget update given. 
 * MOTION to approve the budget by Char Sokatch. Motion was seconded and passed.
• A draft of the audit report was provided to local leadership. A ‘Thank You’ was extended to the Local Audit Committee members: Jeanne Giernet, Carol Hubbard, Joey Lee.

Business Agent Update: Mike Asmus
• Grievance update
• Employee relations subcommittee update 

Executive /Board /Contract Updates:  Mary Baker (Statewide Secretary) and Char Sokatch (Region Director)
• Health care dependent audit update: MMB sent COBRA notices to those employees whose dependents were dropped effective 8/1/12. If you have issues or concerns, contact SEGIP at 651-355-0100

• Char Sokatch and Mary Baker presented information on a proposed 2013 MAPE Budget which includes a dues increase: $6 per pay period for full members and $5.10 for fee payers.  Delegate Assembly will vote on the increase this September.

August Birthday Drawing (Sally Pinski)
• Winner:  Linda Countryman (MAPE mug)

Adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

Announcements:
• The Legislative Subcommittee on Employee Relations will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, for an up-or-down vote on the MAPE and AFSCME contracts. To sign up to attend the hearing, visit: http://action.teammape.org/subcommittee

Minutes submitted by Tina Patton, Local 301 Secretary

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes April 2012
Submitted by dcurran on Apr 20 2012 - 10:00am


Region 3 – Local 301- Monthly Meeting Minutes
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Room 2A
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

President’s Report:  Jason Moran
a) Remembrance of Oklahoma City Bombing (April 19th, 1995): where federal workers were attacked in part for being federal workers.
b) Voting on the ‘Best offer” Contract ends April 11, 2011.
c) HF 2199 and SF 1808 – Reduce the investment assumption in MSRS and other pension funds from 8.5 to 8 percent for five years, in-turn this artificially reduces the viability of our pension and sets it up for further unwarranted attacks.
d) Right to Work for Less amendment currently off the table, in part due to hard work against it by labor.
e) Also discussed the importance of complying with SEGIP Minnesota Eligibility Audit of dependents. Failure to do so, may result in loss of dependent insurance coverage.
f) Announcement of opening of nominations for Local Elections for: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Secretary and Treasurer as well as 2012 Delegates/Alternates, and Negotiations Representative.
g) Delegate Assembly Resolutions Due on July 6, 2012.
h) Nomination (Patton): nominate Sally Pinski for Membership Secretary.

Steve Weiss:  Costco Membership update, the card has been cost free this past year and will be renewed for another year, due to its level of use.  Speak with Tina Patton to borrow it.

i)  Two constitutional amendments so far will be on the MN General Ballot. MAPE Members encouraged to vote no on the marriage amendment and the voter id amendment, as they are restrictions on rights.

Treasurer’s Report:    Michelle Lewis
a) Thanks to Audit volunteers:  Joey Lee, Jeanne Giernet, Carol Hubbard.
b) Budget report also presented.

Business Agent’s Report:  Mike Asmus
Introductions as new MAPE Business Agent and newly assigned to Local 0301; MAPE Day at the Twins – May 25, see website for details

Executive Update/Contract Update:  Mary Baker/Mike Asmus
a) Everyone’s encouraged to sign up for Team MAPE to ensure timely receipt of the latest information; promotion of Twins Game as a MAPE social event; seeking participants for the MN Fair Trade Coalition training; updates provided on Executive Director transitioning, MAPE staff contract, MAPE contract mediation and arbitration and the process, participation during the pension call, and dependent coverage insurance audit.

Board of Directors Update/Contract Update:     Char Sokatch

Chief Steward’s Report:  Jason Moran

New Steward Recognition: Joey Lee will be attending Basic Steward training this month

Melissa Wenzel: Report on MPCA management’s handling of threat of violence against staff and path to improving how incidents are handled.

Items from the Floor:  
Concerns on public workers perception and members were encourage to speak out when non truths are stated in the media or by elected officials.

Birthday Drawings for April:  Sally Pinski  -> Winner: John Gilkeson (MAPE Bag)

Next meeting: May 8, 2012

Local 0301 Meeting Minutes March 2012
Submitted by dcurran on Mar 22 2012 - 1:19pm

Region 3 – Local 301 Meeting Minutes
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, MN – Rooms 2A/2B
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Meeting called to order by President Moran at 12:00 p.m.

President’s Report (Jason Moran)
    •    Mentioned new membership applications due in MAPE office by March 16, 2012 in the morning in order to process them in time for new members to be able to vote on contract. Local MAPE leadership will deliver them to MAPE office in time, if given to local leadership. MAPE recommends rejecting the contract and going to arbitration.
    •    Reminder that our MAPE locals Costco Membership Card is available for check out from Steve Weiss.
    •    Gave a summary on the March 12, 2012 – Right to Work hearing at the Capital. Thanked everyone who showed up, wrote letters, made phone calls in an effort to protect our rights, wages, befits and working conditions. Everyone is urged to stay active and vigilant in opposing attacks on the workers, we must stand up for ourselves. A large number of different unions were present and standing together at the hearing in large numbers (which passed the committee 7-6).  Right to work is unfair, unsafe, unnecessary and being pushed by corporate interests from out of state.
    •    Showed a United Steel Workers video:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CtBOSKscU
    •    Reminded membership to fill out the Safety Issue Report Form if any members experienced any issues from fumes related to the carpet remodeling on some floors of MPCA.

Treasurer’s Report (Michelle Lewis)
    •    Reported on current Local Budget.
    •    Motion was made and seconded. Vote was taken and Budget was approved by local membership.
    •    Requested volunteers to help out with local audit.

Executive Update / Contract Update (Mary Baker and Char Sokatch)
    •    MAPE recommends rejecting the Governors best officer on the contract and going to arbitration.
    •    Handed out a summary of the MAPE and Governors Teams positions.
    •    Governors Team has not disclosed cost of health care.
    •    The contract vote will be done electronically this time. Any known dates for sure?
    •    Answered questions from membership on the contract.
    •    Do we want a summary of the positions, or include a web link?


Birthday Drawing / New Member Drive (Sally Pinski)
    •    Birthday Winner: Who and what did they select?
    •    Membership Flash Drive Winners: Who?

Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Next meeting: April 10, 2012
 

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