The Regular Monthly meeting of Local 433 on October 16th, 2023 was called to order at 7:38 pm 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: Accepted as read.

1 new member, Josie Ramsey sworn in

Voted on going to Arbitration:

4 opinions tabled for motion to arbitration, seeking clarification: SO-01-23-, M-11-22-, L-01-23, CST-02-21

Chief Steward: Outstanding Grievances:

UWUA-04-21: Unilateral change of work requirements for Covid Vaccine requirement. Pending arbitration.

UWUA-03-21: Requiring a negative test to RTW from Covid. Authority is violating guidance. All employees get time back or paid for unpaid days. Resubmitting information to Authority, requesting formal letter of acceptance or denial.

CST-01-22: Unjust termination of Terrell Vause. Met with Auth. Denied by Authority. Waiting on decision

McK-0005: Company did not call in to fill spot due to call off. Waiting on arbitration opinion.

M-02-2022: Gabe Kish Jr sent home after reporting yes to Covid questions and negative test provided by Authority. Waiting on Arbitration opinion.

M-10-22: Journeyman posting. Union believes the Authority is continuing to circumvent our contractual apprentice program. Denied by Authority. Working with Attorney on newly found documents.

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

OPS-02-23: Placement of previously qualified employees back at utilities after 2 years. No existing language in CBA stating as such. Union seeks employees be placed at field operators rate and position in progression. Going to Arbitration.

RC-01-23: Requiring boat operators to obtain crane license and operate crane outside of job description. Going to Arbitration, waiting on date.

M-01-23: Driver’s license not accepted for Joe Baker. Provided 10 day temporary license, which the Authority refused to accept. Employee took half day to get new license. Union seeks employee be made whole for ½ day lost. Authority denies grievance. Sent to Attorney for opinion.

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. Denied by Authority. Sent to Attorney for Arbitration.

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.

L-01-23: Authority in violation of CBA at Article 2, section 4 in not paying employee at lab chemist rate Class 9. Employee previously worked in lab for 6 years in position requirement. Union seeks employee be placed at Class 9 and made whole for all monies lost. Waiting on opinion letter.

M-07-23: Authority failed to keep 2^nd 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 post 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.

NORTH STRABANE:  Temporary employee through agency to do union work

MANOR TOWNSHIP:  Waiting to start negotiations

PLEASANT HILLS:  Waiting to start negotiations

EAST WASHINGTON:  Losing employees due to inappropriate pay

BROWNSILLVE:

WHITE OAK: Arbitration

MCKEESPORT: Arbitration for vacation days

N. VERSAILLES: Employee handbook that includes non bargaining and bargaining and tried to have bargaining unit sign off with caveat about past practices. Waiting for meeting.

ECONOMY: All good

Shift- Secondary and Primary shift split, completed on October 10^th. Possible 4^th spot

Crew A: Doug Sable from ERF control room operator to A Crew Dewatering utility. V.Palmieri to C Crew. B.Wagner to A Crew

Crew B: M.Kozarian to A Crew, D.Southers to Dewatering, R.Mazzolent from C to B Crew

Crew C: D.Mackowick from D to Crew, R.Bartek from C Crew to B Crew. Multiple issues w/E.Wilkes resulting in a meeting.

Crew D:  C.Romanovich to B Crew, M.Basinski to D Crew, J.Mendes to D Crew.

REGIONAL CONVEYANCE: Employee written verbal for hitting a tree branch with a work vehicle. K.Jakubowski broke finger inside structure, on light duty. K.Banks to Camera Crew driver. G.Livingston from labor gang to RC helper.

MAINTENANCE: Issue with custodian walking into women’s locker room. R.Steele to labor gang. B.Barclay to light duty.

PR/SCH OUTREACH: New hire- Gwyn Wallace. Matt Schoffstall started as clerk. Still short 2 Scholastic Reps

LAB:

CS&T:

IW: M.Carver currently out. M.Younger on light duty. Issue with Tina Dean regarding handing out of overtime.

MIS, ENGINEERING, PURCHASING, PAYROLL: D.Stubenport to Liquid Process Utility.

Cope Fund:  October balance: $15,726

Old Business: Ongoing discussion with Labor Council regarding monies owed to 433 for satellite unions.
New Business:  Vote among the general meeting to be represented by American Income Life for additional insurance. Vote was a yes.

All 50/50 till New Year going to Labor Council Stuff A Bus. Winner was Cory Gunter.

Motion to adjourn at 8:39pm by Ryan Shea, seconded by Ryan Coleman.