Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Successful Quarterly Meeting

Thanks to all those members who participated in today's quarterly meeting.  We had members listening in via our call-in number, as well as via video-conferencing from Milwaukee.

Dues-paying members should stay tuned for a survey in which we'll ask you your preferences for meeting locations and times.  We want to reach as many of you as possible!

Our next quarterly meeting will take place in January 2013.  See the link to the right to read the minutes of today's meeting.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

October 30, 2012 Quarterly Meeting Agenda

The following is the agenda for the quarterly membership meeting to take place on 10/30/2012:

Report:            Secretary Brenda Treml will discuss future meetings,  minutes,
                         communication with the members, and continuity.

Report:            Treasurer Bruce Allen will explain our budget (both short & long term), union
                          dues, joining the union & terminating membership.

Report:            Executive Vice President Michael Ortiz will discuss issues on the ICE side.

President Andre Jones will discuss:

-Transparency and communication between the Executive Board and the Membership.

-Input from the bargaining unit employees.

-Pending unfair labor practice (ULP) charges, grievances and EEOs.

-Proposed changes to the current by-laws to reflect current issues.

-Building a more sound and honest union including increasing our numbers of members as well as union reps.

 -Introduction of the new website/blog for the local

-An overview of the many benefits available to union members.

Quarterly Meeting to be held October 30, 2012

Great news!  Your new executive board will resume quarterly meetings of the membership. 

The first quarterly meeting will be held on October 30, 2012 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the 7th floor.

Stay tuned for the agenda items!

Welcome to our blog!

Greetings!  Welcome to the new blog for AFGE Local 2718.  Your new executive board is establishing this blog so we can communicate the latest issues, events, and items of concern to you.   We welcome your feedback.