The regular monthly meeting of Local 433 was called to order at 7:34pm by President Ryan Shea.

There was a moment of silence for soldiers throughout the land who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Secretary’s Report- Accepted as read.

Treasurer’s Report- Dave Stubebort working on gaining access and enough data to prepare a report. Motion made to skip the reading of this month’s report. Motion made by TJ, seconded by Donna, passed.

No new members sworn in.

The following grievances have been withdrawn: RC-05-22, RC-04-21, IW-03-22, NS-01-23, and M-05-22

The following grievances have been voted on to go to Arbitration: RC-01-23 and OPS-02-23

Four new grievances.

Chief Steward: Outstanding Grievances

MIS-02-21: Harry Fuchs denial of job bid. (Analyst Programmer) Authority states employee does not meet requirements. Letter of understanding from 2001 states that computer operators can move into this position under certain circumstances. Denied by Authority. Arbitration date is September 27th.

UWUA-04-21- Unilateral change of work requirements for implementing Covid Vaccine. Pending Arbitration.

UWUA-03-21- Requiring a negative test to RTW from Covid. Authority is violating guidance in testing. All employees get time back or paid for unpaid days off. Info from Authority does not match what Union has.

CST-01-22: Unjust termination of Terrel Vause. Met with Authority, denied. Waiting on Arbitration decision.

McK-0005- Company did not call in to fill spot due to call off. Waiting on Arbitration opinion from Attorney.

M-02-2022- Gabe Kish Jr sent home after reporting yes to Covid question and negative test provided by Authority. Waiting on reply from Authority.

M-10-22- Journeyman posting. Union believes the Authority is continuing to circumvent our contractual apprentice program. Waiting on reply.

M-11-22- Denial of job bid for Ryan Coleman. Authority using vague language in Journeyman posting to deny bid. Denied. Sending to Authority for opinion.

UWUA-04-22- Direct dealing with employees. Authority violated the CBA and is direct dealing with the exempt employees in denial of pay for travel to obtain Covid testing. Sent requested info to Authority. Waiting for reply.

NS-01-23- Unjust termination of employee at North Strabane. No update.

OPS-02-23- Placement of previously qualified employees back at utilities after 2 years. There is no existing language in the CBA stating as such. Union seeks employees be placed at Field Operators rate and possession in progression.

RC-01-23- Requiring boat operators to obtain crane license and operate crane outside of job description. Presented to Authority, waiting on reply.

M-01-23- Joe Baker license

RC-05-23- Employee was late on weekend all call. Was used in progressive discipline and lost grace period. Employee was then late again and was suspended. Authority has not used weekend lates as part of progressive discipline in past. Union seeks employee be placed in proper progressive discipline spot and made whole for time lost.

UWUA-04-23- Authority refusing to provide health care coverage for retiree spouse until they are aged 65. Violation of CBA at Article 2, Section 8, subsection B. Union seeks Authority cover spouse as language dictates in CBA and make retiree whole for all monies spent.

KS-04-23- Kittaning Authority in violation of past practice by unilaterally changing reimbursement of employees for frees associated with obtaining license to operate plant. Union seeks that the Authority meets to discuss the policy and until such time, continue to follow past practice.

SO-01-23- Authority issued excessive punishment for employee. Punishment does not reflect what previous offenders have received. Union seeks employee be made whole for lost time and record reflect a documented verbal warning.

M-07-23- Authority failed to keep 2nd employee for OT when power equipment was used. Union seeks Gary Brooks be paid for the 4 hours of missed OT.

M-05-23- Authority contracted out the repair of the tugboat before exhausting all resources in house for repair. Union seeks employee be made whole for any time lost.

M-06-23- Authority posts Welder Journeyman position. Union seeks Authority follow the CBA Apprenticeship program.

OPS-06-23- Erica Wilkes not offered OT before less senior employees. Union seeks Authority make up 8 hours of OT.

MCKEESPORT:

WHITE OAK:

PLEASANT HILLS: Starting contract soon

ECONOMY BOROUGH: All good

BROWNSVILLE: 1 year contract extension with 3% raise

NORTH STRABANE: 2 employees filed harassment against each other

SAXONBURG:

MANOR TWP: Starting negotiations

NORTH VERSAILLES: All good

WESTERN ALLEGHENY:

EAST WASHINGTON: Revolving door of hiring and firing

KITTANING: Contract settled.

CREW A:

CREW B: Issue with clerk reporting employee’s paperwork for duplicate numbers. Ongoing investigation. John Kurtek to ERF, Bob Griffon to Secondary.

CREW C: Joe McMahon moved from B to C, Joe Jacobs got move up

CREW D:

Regional Conveyance: T.Pisano went from Camera Crew driver to Wet Weather. J.Pekarovich went from Camera Crew laborer to Camera Crew driver. B.Stillwagon accepted and kept Camera Crew laborer. R.Coleman went from RC Spotter to WW. Tracey Thompson went from RC helper to Camera Crew laborer. V.Bartello went from RC helper to Journeyman Welder.

Employee received written warning for a no call, no show.

Liz Drake wants a grievance for not being put on bid sheet for wet weather job. Didn’t want to accept job, just looking for accountability on Sue for not following through email process and would like it addressed. Suggested making an open email for HR employees to access in case of Sue being off from work.

Upcoming meeting for employee calling off sick with no available days to use.

MAINTENANCE: 2 new hires. John Kurtek to ERF. J.Milliner to laborer. Ramone and D.Barry to light duty.

PR/SCH-Outreach- 2 new hires. Maria Pospisili submitted her resignation.

Lab:

CS&T: Field Investigators back in field.

IW: Employee received one day suspension for tardiness. Monica Younger on light duty.

MIS, ENIGINEERING, PURCHASING, AND PAYROLL:

Safety Committee: Concerns about access doors not being repainted after an Operations vehicle hit them.

Cope Fund: $14,999 in Cope Fund

Old Business:

New Business:

Next negotiations: August 11th

32nd UWUA Constitutional Convention was July 26th through the 29th.

Union picnic was August 18th, next event is Labor Day parade on September 4th.

Motion to adjourn by Jim Dugan, seconded by Ryan Coleman