Congratulation to John Fauceglia, John Yusko and Tim Roskey, they have been elected to represent WJW ENG in their next Bargaining contract. Also, congratulations to John Borland and John Hampton who also took part in the Election process.
Thank You to Tim Murphy, Matt Rafferty and Kathy Smith who counted the ballots. Out of 71 possible ballots 60 were cast, the final results were:
John Fauceglia 51
John Yusko 40
Tim Roskey 39
John Borland 25
John Hampton 21
ShareExecutive Board Meeting for October 19th 2013
Meeting called to order by President Wachenschwanz at 9:46am. In attendance: Sanchez, Kaminsky, Jackson, Dechant, Potter, Mullally, Koscick, Oliver, Watkins and DeGross.
Motion made to accept and suspend the reading of last months’ minutes made by Watkins second by Mullally, motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report- Treasurer Oliver reported total income for NABET Local 42 for the month of September was $36,974.80 with total expenses were $11,350.50 giving NABET Local 42 a net income for the month of $25,229.09. Biggest expenses were Salary Comp, Officer Quarterlies and 3 months rent. Oliver stated Local 42 received a double deposit from CWA of $11,350.50 which caused the income for the month to be high. She also noted that CWA wants us to keep the deposit and in return we NABET Local 42 will not receive direct deposit of union dues rebates until the balances are met. With no quorum in session a recommendation made by Kaminsky and second by Potter to accept the Treasurer’s report was made. Recommendation passed and will be reintroduce at the next Eboard meeting with a quorum present.
New Members- WOIO-WUAB/ No new members. WJW/ No new members. WKYC/ No new members but notified that former part time employee Robert Ryan is now full time.
Members that have left: WOIO-WUAB/ Steve Asimou. WJW/ Terry Trakas. WKYC/ Bob Keys, Julie Borwosky and Raleigh Himmelright.
Correspondence and Thank You- WKYC/ thank you note from George Payamgis for the gift card after the birth of his twins and a thank you note from Arlene Kemejak for the donation for the event in the name of her father.
Stewards Report
WJW ENG- President Wachenschwanz reported of meeting held with General Manager Greg Easterly on 10/07/13 discussing issues from schedule problems and disciplinary action taken towards an ENG member. Discussed the upcoming negotiations to be held the week of 10-21-13.
WJW News- Nothing to report
WOIO-WUAB- Discussion held on the upcoming construction of the new studio also discussed the live New Year’s Eve show that will be broadcast.
WKYC- Discussion held regarding the new contract that was voted on and accepted. NABET/CWA attorney Charles DeGross discussed the Bethlehem Steel decision and its’ importance.
AFL-CIO as well as Equity Report- Nothing to report
Old Business- Vice President Kosick notified the local that a friend of WOIO-WUAB member Danielle Banks provides general information regarding the Affordable Health Care Act. An informational meeting can be arranged if there is interest, please see your local steward or Ms. Banks if interested.
RAB Report- VP Koscick and Secretary Sanchez discussed this past Regional Advisory Board conference held in Detroit this past October.
New Business- President Wachenschwanz announced the WJW ENG negotiating team: John Fauceglia, John Yusko and Tim Roskey.
Next Executive Board meeting will be November 16th 2013, 9:30am.
Motion to adjourn, passed 11:37am
ShareExecutive Board for September 21st 2013
Meeting called to order by President Wachenschwanz at 10:36am. In attendance: Sanchez, Trakas, Geiger, Koscick, Yusko, DeGross, Oliver, Kolendo, and Kubankin. No Quorum present. Motion to suspend the reading from last months’ minutes made by Trakas, second by Geiger, Passed.
Treasurer’s Report- Treasurer Oliver reported the total income for July was $15,577.24 with expenses totaled $6,617.51 giving the local a net income for the month of July was $9,959.73 with the biggest expenses were salary compensation. For the month of August NABET Local 42 received a total income of $10,525.89 while total expenses were $13,889.69 giving the Local a net loss for the month of -$3,363.80. The biggest expenses for the month of August were reimbursement to CWA for WKC dues paid by members and salary compensation. With no quorum present a Recommendation made by Geiger and Seconded by Trakas passed. Motion will be remade to accept at next month’s Eboard meeting.
Correspondence and Thank You – Thank You note received from Marilyn Oliver for the flowers sent after her surgery.
New Members – WKYC, 2 members Robert Ryan and Lynn Olszowy. WOIO-WUAB, Jacob Corcoran. WJW News, Shannon Carney. Motion to accept new members made by Trakas and seconded by Geiger, Passed.
Steward’s Report
WOIO-WUAB- Discussed the visitation by Corporate and also some addition and subtraction regarding staff personnel. Discussed a grievance filed regarding the Chief Engineer.
WJW News- Nothing to report
WJW ENG- Discussed issues regarding NABET’S an IA’s also discussed the upcoming negotiations as well as upcoming negotiation committee elections. Motion made to go into Executive Session made by Trakas and seconded by Geiger passed at 10:50am. Motion made to come out of Executive Session made by Trakas and second by Geiger, passed at 10:59am.
WKYC- Unit has a Contract, it was voted on and passed by its’ membership last month. Discussed the delinquency of back dues as well as some payment plans made by several members.
Old Business- RAB upcoming in Detroit in early October, Secretary Sanchez and Vice President Koscick will be attending representing Local 42 as well as President Wachenschwanz in representation as local Regional Vice-President.
Kolendo Report- discussed on-going availability of Lynda.com, those members interested please see Jim Kolendo.
New Business- Nothing to report.
Motion to adjourn by Kubankin and second by Trakas, passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:38am.
Next Eboard will be on Saturday October 19th 2013.
Executive Board Meeting Minutes for July 20th 2013
Meeting called to order by President Wachenschwanz at 9:33am. In attendance: Joe Sanchez, Ken Koscick, John Kaminsky, Brian Geiger Marilyn Oliver, Cathy Watkins, George Pyagamis and Terry Trakas.
Motion to accept and suspend the reading of last months’ minutes made by Watkins and seconded by Kaminsky, passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Report given by Treasurer Oliver, for the month of June NABET Local 42 received a total income of $23,499.99 with total expenses totaling $14,223.79 giving a net income for the month of $9,226.20. Biggest expenses for the month were Dues to the international, Salary compensation and Officer Quarterly expenses. With no quorum present a *motion to recommend the acceptance of the Treasurer’s report made by Geiger and seconded by Pyagamis.
Joe Sanchez-WJW ENG and Ken Koscick-WOIO/WUAB were given the Oath of Office for the position of Secretary and Vice-President.
New WKYC update- NABET/CWA attorney Chuck DeGross discussed recent conference calls with NABET President Jim Joyce regarding WKYC situation. Expect a specific update in the next month to bring to the WKYC membership. See your WKYC steward should you have any questions.
Stewards Report
WKYC- Discussion held on gift card to be purchased for member who gave birth in the last month as well as a discussion on the latest back dues situation among its’ members.
WOIO/WUAB- Nothing new to report
WJW News- Nothing new to report
WJW ENG- discussed a letter to be sent out to its’ members regarding the committee for the upcoming negotiations.
AFL-CIO Report
The North Shore Federation of Labor held their meeting on July 10th 2013 and listed the endorsed candidates for the upcoming elections in November. For a complete list of endorsements please see President Wachenschwanz.
New Business
Discussed former Vice-President Jim Kolendo will continue to operate Lynda.com and his internet cost will be paid for by the International from now on.
RAB meeting will be in October and held in Detroit, Secretary Sanchez and Vice-President Koscick will be attending.
This year’s General Membership meeting will be held on September 21st 2013 at Noon with an Executive Board meeting to held at 10am prior.
Motion to adjourn made at 10:10am by Trakas and seconded by Watkins, passed.
* All recommendations for approval will be re-motioned at the next full quorum Executive board.
There will be no August Executive board meeting, next meeting will be September 21st 2013 at 10am with the General Membership meeting to follow at Noon.
ShareMeeting called to order at 9:32am by President Bill Wachenschwanz.
Attendees: M. DeChant, J. Kaminsky, J. Kolendo, K. Koscick, T. Mullally, M. Oliver,
G. Payamgis, J. Potter, C. Riethmiller, T. Roskey, R. Stiene, N. Tatulinski, T. Trakas,
W. Wachenschwanz and C. Watkins.
Reading of the Minutes of the May 19th, 2013 E-Board Meeting suspended.
Motion to accept the May 19th, 2013 minutes as posted: Move: Terry Mullally.
Second: Ken Koscick.
Treasurer’s Report is read by Treasurer Marilyn Oliver. In May, the total monthly income was $9,391.74. Expenses for the month totaled $7,423.53. We had a net income for the month of $1,968.21. The biggest expense was Salary Comp. Marilyn notes that the office rental listed on the report represents two months of payments. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report:
Move: John Kaminsky. Second: John Potter.
New Members: WJW- Engineering: Jacob Jones- VR
Brittany Harris- MMJ
Sharia Davis- VR
Motion to accept new Members: Move: Cathy Watkins. Second: Rick Stiene.
Members Not Here Any More: WJW-NEWS: Dan Stadler- Released during probationary period.
WKYC: Hugh Colbman- Retired
Dave Cushman- Retired
Congratulations Hugh and Dave on your “graduation” to happy retirement!
Correspondence: President Bill Wachenschwanz mentioned that the North Shore AFL-CIO will be having a Labor Day Celebration. The all day festival is planned for Saturday, August 31st, 2013 in the Euclid Memorial Park. There will be vendor tents and a program book. Please plan on making this fun event part of your Labor Day activities!
Stewards Reports:
WOIO-WUAB: John Kaminsky told the Board that a possible grievance is being investigated. Rob Hillier will be in contact with Eric Seggi regarding the matter. Congratulations are sent to Scott Carlson on his promotion to 10pm Line-Producer.
No additional information has been given about the garage.
WJW-News- Rick Stiene said that the News Unit is busy planning and preparing for the new 4pm show. Discussion followed by the group on the “Great Cake Caper” that was
played on Ch. 19 promoting the new WJW News at 4pm show.
WJW-Engineering- Tim Roskey said that a possible grievance is being considered regarding the distribution of “air cards” to all sixteen IA’s. There is concern that NABET jurisdiction would be compromised by this action. There is also concern about safety issues as well as use of the Teredak. Tim said that the station is up for sale and the list of potential buyers has supposedly been narrowed down.
WKYC- Cathy Watkins reports that the “apprentice” program is now in its second week. Cathy asked if Brooke had acknowledged the letter from NABET-CWA about this issue and President Wachenschwanz said that no response was received.
Cathy said that one of the anchors was interested in a NABET Membership for a family member; Cathy gave out a NABET application.
The AFTRA Unit at WKYC has accepted the last contract proposal that had been offered. AFTRA now has a 3year CBA, have been switched to the company’s vacation schedule and have NO severance until 2 personal service contracts have been completed (Six years.)
President Wachenschwanz said that he will work this week on setting up a conference call with the WKYC Stewards, our NABET Sector leadership and the NABET legal staff.
Cathy said that a story on the RTA Waterfront line was being ingested into edit when it was discovered that an intern had shot the story with a flip camera. Cathy contacted management and inquired about this jurisdictional violation and ultimately the story was eliminated.
Gannet purchased BELO Communications Group.
Cathy extends heartfelt congratulations to George Payamgis on the expansion of his family with the arrival of TWIN daughters on June 10th. Penelope Joan and Phoebe Georgeann are now at home with the entire Payamgis clan. Best Wishes to all!
AFL/CIO Report: In the absence of Delegate Rick Nagin, a brief mention of Wednesday’s North Shore Federation meeting was made by Vice President Kolendo.
Jim said that the meeting featured a discussion about the Union movement and how it should progress. Rick will able to share more details when he returns to the E-Board meetings.
Old Business: The Nominating Process will conclude on June 20, 2013 for the offices of Vice President and Secretary. An election will be held if multiple Members meet the Nominating requirements.
Vice President Kolendo said that Lynda.com will have a group change-over tonight 6/15/2013. Jim has had every seat filled for every session. Great job, Jim!
New Business: The SEC meeting will be held in two weeks in New Haven, Connecticut.
One topic of discussion will be the addition of BELO to the Gannett Caucus.
Cathy Watkins asks Treasurer Marilyn Oliver when Membership stickers will be given to Members-in-good standing at WKYC. Marilyn will be reviewing the list and getting those stickers out in the near future.
The Next E-Board Meeting will be ONE HOUR on July 20th at 9am.
The new Vice President and Secretary will be sworn into Office; Financials will be voted on and discussion will begin about the General Membership Meeting to be held this Fall.
At the July meeting the E-Board will decide IF there will be a meeting needed in August.
Motion to Adjourn: Move: Ken Koscick. Second: Tim Roskey.
Meeting ends at 11:05pm.
