American Postal Workers Union

Austin Area Local 299

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

7/18/09

President Larry Roberts called the meeting to order at 11:10 am at the AFL-CIO Bldg. There was a roll call of the officers by Secretary Cory L. Purifoy. There was a

quorum.

Excused Absent: George Roman, Raymond Thompson, Cathy Robbins,

Joe Aaron, and Jesse Benavides

Unexcused Absent: none

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Old Business from May 16, 2009:

1. The Executive Board Minutes from April 18, 2009 were provided for review. A motion was made by Brother Dan Hillis Linda and seconded by Brother Al Garcia to accept the April Minutes. (Motion passed)

2. President Roberts spoke about the Chief Steward program and the attempt by Local Management to jeopardize the Local’s steward program. A motion was made by Brother Joe Aaron and seconded by Brother Al Garcia to establish a $20,000 war chest to spend on legal fees defending APWU Steward Rights and an additional $20,000 in Union LWOP for Union Stewards. (Motion passed)

3. President Roberts spoke about the need for a local informational picket. He also spoke on upcoming Steward training.

4. Brother Joe Aaron spoke about problems Tour 1 Stewards were having getting their Step 2 Grievances stamped in.

5. A motion was made by Brother George Roman and seconded by Sister Linda Daniel to suspend regular so that EAP Consultant could address the Executive Board. (Motion passed)

6. There was a discussion of having a COPA raffle to encourage to sign up through payroll deduction for COPA.

New Business:

1. The Executive Board Minutes from May 16, 2009 were distributed for review and questions. A motion was made by VP Linda Daniel to accept the Executive Board Minutes from May. (Motion passed)

2. There was a discussion about training for local representatives in how to deal with HR Shared Services at the upcoming conference in Las Vegas.

3. There was a discussion about OWCP and the Merit Service Protection Board (MSPB) along the rights of employees and the limitations that exist for the APWU.

4. There was a discussion about the problems that Light/Limited Duty employees will face in the near future.

5. There was a discussion about the Postal Service’s desire to compress window service operations. Also, there was a discussion about the Postal Service’s desire to obtain permission to close East Austin and Town North facilities.

6. A motion was made by Brother Ben Soliz that the local spend up to $1500.00 per person to send up to 10 people to the APWU - All Craft Conference September 30 – October 3, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV. Local President would have full discretion over the selection process. (Motion passed)

7. A motion was made to spend up to 6hrs of Union LWOP for Legislative Director John Castillo to assist with the AFL-CIO Annual “Fish Fry” September 4, 2009. (Motion passed)

8. A motion was made that the local spend $215.00 for a ¼ page ad for the AFL-CIO Labor Day booklet. (Motion passed)

9. A motion was made that the local purchase 20 tickets to distribute to members wanting to attend the AFL-CIO Annual “Fish Fry” event. (Motion passed)

10. A motion was made by Brother Al Garcia and seconded by Brother Monte Lane that a certified letter is sent to George Roman and Eugene Corcino requesting payment of funds they both owe to the local. Also, requesting that a notice of certificate is forwarded to the local’s trustees. (Motion passed)

11. Note: A special session was held during the General Membership Meeting in which a motion was made to suspend the meeting so that the Executive Board could reconvene to discuss participating in the NALC Fundraiser. A motion was made by Brother Al Garcia that the local sponsor up to 3 teams to participate in the NALC 1^st Annual Volleyball Tournament and Benefit. (Motion passed)

A motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

Meeting adjourned at 11:54 am

United As ONE,

Cory L. Purifoy