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AFL-CIO Labor Day Celebration - WV Power Park 2021
Union Members Mark Your Calendar - September 4, 2021
WV Power Park - 601 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Free for Union Members & There Famalies
Gametime 7:05 pm
Tickets to the Game (Limit 4)
Picnic Before the Game (6:00 pm)
Fireworks After the Game
For Tickets contact Dena at the West Virginia AFL-CIO
304-344-3557 or dfields@wvaflcio.org
UNION PROUD - UNION STRONG
Contract Zoom Town Hall
COLA For Employees Covered by the National Agreement
In July, the final month of the six-month adjustment period for the sixth COLA under the 2018 Agreement, the CPI-W Unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose from last month to 797.661; an increase over the January 2021 index point upon which employees received the last COLA.
As a result of the rise in index level, the following COLA adjustment will be applied to each step of the basic annual salary for all employees covered under the 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement effective August 28, 2021 (pay period 19-2021, pay date September 17, 2021).
The sixth COLA under the 2018 National Agreement will be $1,935.00:
|
Monthly Tracking |
Amount |
|
Per Annum |
$1,935.00 |
|
Per Pay Period |
$74.40 |
|
Cents Per Hour |
$0.93 |
Under the 2018 National Agreement, employees accrued the following adjustments totaling $3,349.00:
|
# |
Amount |
Effective Date |
Pay Period |
Pay Date |
|
1 |
$0.00 |
March 2, 2019 |
06-2019 |
March 22, 2019 |
|
2 |
$624.00 |
August 31, 2019 |
19-2019 |
September 20, 2019 |
|
3 |
$166.00 |
February 29, 2020 |
06-2020 |
March 20, 2020 |
|
4 |
$208.00 |
August 29, 2020 |
19-2020 |
September 18, 2020 |
|
5 |
$416.00 |
February 27, 2021 |
06-2021 |
March 19, 2021 |
|
6 |
$1,935.00 |
August 28, 2021 |
19-2021 |
September 17, 2021 |
Negotiations Update
With our current union contract expiring on September 20, 2021, the APWU and postal management have now been engaged in negotiations for more than five weeks.
The APWU National Negotiating Committee consists of President Mark Dimondstein, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Secretary/Treasurer Liz Powell, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman, Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks, Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun, Motor Vehicle Services Director Michael Foster, and Support Services Craft Director Stephen Brooks. The Negotiations Committee is meeting weekly, at minimum, to plan, refine proposals and develop strategy. In addition, the Craft Directors met individually with Lead Negotiator President Dimondstein and Chief Spokesperson Director Zimmerman to coordinate efforts. Many other officers and staff are also working diligently with research and planning. Throughout the process, the Negotiations Committee has kept the National Executive Board and Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee apprised on the process and developments of negotiations.
Proposals Exchanged
Generally, at this stage of early negotiations we are focused on proposals addressing work rules, working conditions, and workforce structure. Later in the negotiations process, the economic provisions (wage increases, COLA, step increases, etc.) will be proposed and discussed. To date, the APWU has submitted 86 proposals and management has submitted six proposals for discussion and negotiation. The union proposals include 44 craft proposals covering the Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Services, and Support Services crafts and 42 general article proposals. These include numerous proposals to protect job security and work opportunities, increase career opportunities and improve conditions of work.
The APWU will submit additional proposals over the coming month, including our wage and financial package.
Main Table Meetings
Since negotiations opened on June 22, 2021, there have been eight “Main Table” meetings between the APWU and postal management, where proposals are exchanged and assigned to various negotiators or to the craft tables for further discussion and development.
Each APWU craft is conducting at least weekly meetings with their counterparts at the Postal Service. In addition, Director Zimmerman meets regularly with the Postal Service Chief Spokesperson on the general article proposals that are not currently assigned other negotiators or to the craft tables. Lead negotiator, President Mark Dimondstein, also meets regularly with the Deputy Postmaster General discussing the overall picture of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Lock Down Starts Sept. 7
The parties are currently planning to “lock down” in the same location for a week of negotiations beginning September 7, 2021. Each day will consist of intense main table negotiations, craft tables, and any other sub-committees where the parties agree to work on the various proposals.
If an agreement is not reached by the September 20, 2021 expiration of the CBA, the parties will begin to move towards interest arbitration. An APWU team consisting of national officers, attorneys, and staff members is preparing for interest arbitration at the same time negotiations are ongoing. Furthermore, negotiations can continue beyond the expiration of the contract even while preparing for interest arbitration. It is always best for the parties to reach a voluntary agreement rather than have an arbitration panel impose new wages, hours, and working conditions.
“The core committee and other craft officers are diligently working to negotiate a contract that recognizes the hard work and dedication the employees represented by the APWU show each day, shared Director Zimmerman. “We are working together to get you the good contract you deserve.”
“On behalf of the members, I thank the negotiating team and everyone involved with the negotiations process for all their hard work and cooperation as we march together in the battle for a good new contract,” said President Mark Dimondstein. “Our strength at the negotiating table derives from the activity and unity of the members, so keep sending the message from the workroom floor to postal headquarters – ‘Union Strong, All Day Long!’”
July Regular Monthly Meeting
ATTENTION MEMBERS
The Charleston WV Area Local #133 will be conducting the Regular Monthly Meeting for August 21, 2021 @ 8:00 AM.
The meeting will be held at 711 Bigley Ave.
Charleston, WV 25302
There will be an election for the legislative director at this meeting,
There will be a $25.00 door prize.
The bonus drawing is $300.00.
ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Charleston Area Local #133
Regular Monthly Minutes
July 17, 2021
ATTENTION:
PLEASE POST ON APWU BULLETIN BOARD
Opening of Meeting
Craig Brown called meeting to order at 8:00 AM, Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Allegiance to Flag
Bob Redman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Officers Present
President – Craig Brown Vice President – Doug Butler Treasurer – Chris Smith Assistant Clerk Craft Dir. - Amy Haga. Assistant Maint. Craft Director- Daniel Gravley Safety Director- Joey Christian
Organizer Director - Tiffany Copley AO Coordinator – Josh Snyder – Legislative Director – Bob Redman
There were 9 members present.
Reading of Minutes
Craig Brown read the monthly minutes for April 2021.
Motion to accept the minutes for April 2021 as read was made by Bob Redman.
Seconded by Chris Smith.
Motion Passed
Treasurer's Report
Chris Smith read the Treasurer's Report for April 2021, May 2021, June 2021.
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for for April 2021, May 2021, June 2021 as read was made by Amy Haga.
Seconded by Bob Redman.
Motion Passed
Bills and Communications
Doug Butler read the following bills and communications.
|
Letter about Tri-State convention to be held September 17&18 via Zoom. |
Letter from WV AFL-CIO regarding charity dinner. |
|
Letter from APWU regarding Presidents conference. |
Letter from WV AFL-CIO regarding charity golf tournament. |
|
Letter from President Mark Dimondstein |
Letter from APWU health department regarding on-line health fair.. |
|
Letter from Liz Powell regarding dues increase. |
|
New Members
|
Jennifer Massey |
Pam Dunlap |
|
Robert Ludwig |
Carrie Florence |
Standing Committees
1. Article XVI section 4. – Passed 9-0
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
Josh Snyder made a motion to accept the merger with Glasgow APO and its RNPO’s
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay lost time to Craig Brown, Tim Thompson, Doug Butler, Amy Haga, and Chris Smith for attending clerk training via zoom May 4.
Seconded by Chris Smith
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay the building corp. $2,000 for maintenance and taxes.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to spend up to $8,000 on t-shirts for the members.
Seconded by Tiffany Copley
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to spend up to $28,500 to purchase hoodies for the members.
Seconded by Chris Smith
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to spend up to $2,200 on computer desk chair and equipment for the main office union office.
Seconded my Tiffany Copley
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to Craig Brown 8 hours for final transfer of all documents from the CPA to the local.
Seconded by Chris Smith
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay Melissa Monday lost time to attend VMF zoom meeting on June 3.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to send President Craig Brown to the Presidents conference Oct 2-4 at full expense.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay up to $3,000 to purchase union liability insurance.
Seconded by Amy Haga
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay 2 people 8 hours to install new desk and computer at the downtown union office,
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay Craig Brown 8 hours to attend maintenance labor management meeting July 1.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay the President, VP, Treasurer lost time for fiduciary training via zoom for dates 8-11, 9-8, 10-14, 11-10, 12-8.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Doug Butler made a motion pay Craig Brown and Chris Smith for lost time 1187 zoom training July 19.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay $1,500 for a charity dinner table for 10 people being held by AFL-CIO.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
President passes gavel to VP
Craig Brown makes a motion to pay 40 hours of lost time each to Craig Brown and Josh Snyder to visit AO’s.
VP passes gavel back to President.
Amy Haga made a motion to change the September union meeting date from the 18th to the 11th.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
Chris Smith made a motion to send all officers, stewards, and alternate stewards to the tri-state zoom conference on September 17 & 18. To pay lost time.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion passed
T-shirts were discussed for new members and the process for handing out the new t-shirts and hoodies.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Chris Smith.
Seconded by Bob Redman
Motion Passed
The $25.00 door prize winner Tiffany Copley.
The $275.00 bonus number was 357. Ray Rivera, who was not present.
The next Union Meeting will be held on August 21, 2021, at 8:00 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Eustacia Wriston, Secretary, APWU Local #133
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