Minutes of June 28th SCLC
delegates meeting.
The meeting
was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Jason Redrup.
The Presidents Message was read and the Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
A motion to
accept the minutes from the previous meeting was made and the motion passed a
vote of the body.
Credentials
Riley Fay;
Carpenters and Joiners 70, was present. A motion to seat the delegate was made
and passed. Riley Fay was sworn in.
Guest
No guest
were present
Secretary Treasurer Reports
Secretary Treasurer
Kelley introduced Charlotte Murry, new office manager for the Labor Council. He
added Charlotte comes from a Union family and will be a good addition to the
Labor Council.
Leonard
reminded the group that Solidarity Night is August 17th and fliers
were available to post at their worksites and tickets would be available July
17th. He also announced
that our regular July delegatesÕ meeting has been cancelled due to the WSLC
convention.
Leonard then
talked about the Labor CouncilÕs booths at the Mill Creek Festival (July 8th
and 9th) and Festival of the River (August 12th and 13th)
and the need for volunteers at both events. He added that it was important that
we have information from all the affiliates on organizing, job training, and
apprenticeships.
Reports of Unions
Jake Morgan, IBEW 77; reported that they had signed a 3
year contract with Snohomish County PUD and were pleased with the result.
Rob Gulickson,
IAFF 1828; reported
that after going 2 _ years they had finally settled.
Gary Kanter,
AFM; announced that
the farm workers union ratified their very first contract with Sakuma Brothers.
He added their working conditions have vastly improved; things like cold
drinking water and restrooms were given as examples.
Charlene Rawson, CWA; reported that the contract negotiations
with AT&T are at a standstill.
Matt Miller, AFSCME Council 2; reported that they had been without
a contract with the city of Mill Creek for 6 months and that they had just
filed an unfair Labor Practice.
Sabrina Snow, SEIU 1199NW; reported that in their negotiations
with Providence Homecare, the employer has refused to move off of their 1% pay
increase proposal.
Christine Reid, IBEW 77; Reported on their contract
negotiations.
New Business
Secretary
Treasurer Kelley shared information on Proposition 1; it is endorsed by the
Fire Fighters and comes to delegates with a motion and second to support from
the Executive Board. After some discussion a vote was held and passed.
A
recommendation from the COPE committee that comes with a motion and a second to
endorse Terry Ryan for Snohomish County Council Position #3 was brought before
the delegates. After much discussion a vote was held and passed to endorse
Terry Ryan.
A
recommendation from the COPE committee that comes with a motion and second to
endorse Adrienne Fraley-Monillas for Edmonds City
Council was brought before the delegates. A vote was held and passed
unanimously.
A recommendation from the COPE committee
that comes with a motion and a second to endorse Jason Call for Marysville City
Council was brought before the delegates. A vote was held and passed.
A
recommendation from the COPE committee that comes with a motion and a second to
endorse Mohammed Khan, Mukilteo City Council was brought before the delegates.
A vote was held and passed.
Good of the order
Joel Heltland,
IAM 751 A; shared
information on their Harley Ride thatÕs a fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America.
Doug Scott, Laborers Local 292; gave an update on Jim SmithÕs
recovery and added the radio station holding open the Labor Radio Journal time
slot and we needed someone to step up and take it on.
Bob James, Letter Carriers 791; reported that they have a tentative agreement
with the National USPS.
Gary Kanter,
AFM; Gave a report
on KSPR Radio stationÕs labor show and the need for contributions to keep it
going, President Redrup advised him to put it in
writing and submit it to the Executive Board.
Ed Triezenberg,
Wash Tech; announced
that the Carpenters Union was interested in selling their share of the Labor
Temple. He added the Labor Temple is owned by several Unions with the
Carpenters holding the most individual shares. He added Doug Scott from
LaborersÕ 292 will be heading up the negotiations committee. Ed also added that
other Unions could be interested in being part owners in order to keep the
Labor Temple here.
Betty Welsh, United Way, WashTech; reported on Project Homeless Connect being held on July 20th. She added that there are 12,000 homeless
people in Snohomish County so there is a need for volunteers.
Betty
reported on the Underwear Drive and asked that we focus on 1-8 year olds,
adding that is the largest age group of people that are homeless.
She added
that there is hardship assistance forms in the back.
The meeting
was adjourned at 6:56 PM
Respectfully submitted
Leonard Kelley
Secretary Treasurer