American Postal Workers Union

Austin Area Local 299

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

11/15/08

Vice-President Linda Daniel called the meeting to order at 11:05am at the AFL-CIO Bldg. (A) Secretary Cathy Robbins

Excused Absent: Cory L. Purifoy, Al Garcia, Leonard Lara

Unexcused Absent:

Old Business:

1. The Executive Board Minutes from September were provided for review and questions. A motion was made to accept the Executive Board Minutes from September. (Motion passed)

2. There was a discussion about the total amount of turkeys, hams and chicken the local should purchase for November and December. A motion was made to purchase 30 turkeys for November, and 20 turkeys, 10 hams and 1 chicken for December. (Motion passed)

3. There was a discussion about the financial condition of the local. The treasurer Dan Hillis spoke about how the local is in good shape. A budget report was provided to the e-board for review and questions. A motion was made to accept the budget report. (Motion passed)

4. President Roberts spoke about how important this year’s election will be for the APWU.

5. There was a discussion about picketing in the near future as means to protest possible changes in the work environment by postal management. A date will be determined for the picket.

6. There was a discussion about the 4 day work week and how it could be used as a tool to eliminate Tour 2 operations around the country.

7. Brother Abdul Essa spoke about how management is reducing the amount of training for maintenance personnel.

New Business:

1. The E-Board Minutes from October were handed to officers. Motion made to accept minutes by Cathy Robbins and seconded by John Mercado. (Motion passed)

2. It was announced that the day for Christmas Donuts will be Dec. 18-19 from 3pm – 3pm.

3. Christmas party will be held Dec. 14^th. Motion was made not to exceed $7000.00 for the local’s Christmas party. Motion made by Roy Vasquez and seconded by Jesse Benavidez. The location will be at 500 N. Railroad St., Pflugerville, Texas. (Motion passed)

4. A motion was made by George Roman and seconded by Linda Daniel to allow Derell Young to take pictures at the locals Christmas party at no expense to the local & to have permission to market the pictures to the membership. (Motion passed)

5. Multi-Craft seminar to be held in Bossier City, LA., Feb. 26-28. Motion made by Linda Daniel and seconded by George Roman to send up to 8 members at the discretion of the President. (Motion passed)

6. President Roberts discussed the ballots sent out for the National Business Agents race. The Dept. of Labor sent out 2 ballots due to problems with the first ballot. President Roberts encouraged the members to vote.

7. There was a discussion about the T.V. in the cafeteria needing an upgrade.

8. Clerk Craft Director John Mercado announced that he would provide a prize to be drawn at the December meeting.

9. A motion was made by Linda Daniel and seconded by Jesse Benavidez to have 2 additional door prizes of $50.00 each for those members present at the Dec. meeting. Dec. 20^th General Membership meeting. (Motion passed)

11:54am E-Board Meeting adjourned