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.