NABET Local 42

Nabet 42

E-Board Minutes

October 12^th, 2019

 

E-Board Members in Attendance:

Ken Koschik (President), Cathy Watkins (Vice President), Marilyn Oliver (Treasurer), Stephen Parsons (Secretary), Chris Dolciato, Kathy Smith, Brian Geiger, George Payamgis.

Guests:  Chris Rietlimiller, Rick Nagin.

 

The meeting begins at 9:40 AM.

 

A motion is made to accept the minutes from September 28, 2019.  The motion passes.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

• September 2019:
  • Total Income: $37,034.44
  • Total Expenses: -$7,531.34
  • Net Income: $29,503.10

A motion is passed to accept the Treasurer’s Report.  The motion passes.

 

AFL-CIO Report:

• Rick Nagin passed out some flyers and discussed supporting the “Pro” Act for worker power.
  • Expanding power to organize workers.
  • Protect strikes and other protest activity.
  • Making it easier to bargain.
• Also enrollment for the AFL CIO Free College Scholarship.  Information on enrollment can be found at ohioaflcio.com/freecollege

 

Leaving Members:

WOIO:  Victor Williams-MMJ

 

Correspondences and Thank You:

• Thank you cards from the family of Carol Sue Murphy.
• Thank you card from Julia Tullos after passing of her father.
• Thank you card from the Hospice of Western Reserve and Heather Flowers following the passing of her father.

 

Steward Report:

• WOIO:
  • Membership will be voting on new contract on October 15^th.
• WJW:
  • Waiting for transition to Nexstar Media Group.
• WKYC:
  • Management met with photographers to discuss benefits and rights.
  • Transitioning to a new brand of “3 News”.

 

New Business:

• Mission BBQ has been selected for lunch for the general meeting on November 2nt.
• A motion was made to give $25 gift cards for the holiday season to all members in good standing. The motion passes.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:18 AM.

 

I affirm that the descriptions in these minutes are a true representation of the E-Board Meeting on 10-12-2019.

Stephen Parsons

 

 

 

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E-Board Minutes

September 28^th, 2019

 

E-Board members in attendance:

Ken Koscick (President), Cathy Watkins (Vice President), Marilyn Oliver (Treasurer), Stephen Parsons (Secretary), Chris Dolciato, Kathy Smith, George Payamgis.

Guest:  Ed Verba

 

A moment of silence is observed for Chris Reymann and Carol Sue Murphy.

 

A motion is made to accept the minutes from June 29^th, 2019.  The motion passes.

 

Treasurer Report:

• June 2019:
  • Income:            2,679.64
  • Expenses:          9,207.89
  • NET:                -6,528.25
• July 2010
  • Income: 1,406.46
  • Expenses: 4,306.71
  • NET: -2,900.25
• August 2019
  • Income: 1,984.90
  • Expenses: 15,970.30
  • NET: -13,991.40

New Members:

• WOIO:
  • Alan Rodges: News Producer

Leaving Members:

• WOIO:
  • Erin Simonek: Web Producer
  • Amber Cole: Web Producer
  • Devin Lamb: Photgrapher
• WJW:
  • Rick Krumreig
• WKYC:
  • Shane Snider

Correspondences and Thank you notes:

A thank you note was read from the family of Don Unger.

Congratulations plaque for participation at convention.

Steward Report:

• WOIO:
  • Grievances for Damon Maloney and Chris Dolicato will be paid out
  • Introduction of TMP (Technical Media Producer)
  • Tentative agreement for new 3 year contract reached.
• WJW:
  • Negotiations for one day, then became Nexstar.
• WKYC:
  • Launched rebrand 3 News.
  • Hiring new photographers who can also edit.

AFL-CIO:

Endorsements for local candidates running for office.

40 members affiliated running for office.

 

New Business:

General Membership meeting confirmed for November 2^nd, 2019 at Union Hall.

 

This meeting adjourned at 11:16 AM.

I affirm that the desriptions in these minutes are a true representation of the E-Board Meeting on 9-29-2019.

Stephen Parsons

 

 

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E-Board Minutes

June 29^th, 2019

 

E-Board Members in Attendance:

Ken Koscick (President), Cathy Watkins (Vice President), Marilyn Oliver (Treasurer), Bill Alford (Secretary), Stephen Parsons, Chris Dolciato, Terry Mullally, Kathy Smith.

Guests:  Chuck DeGross, Ed Verba.

 

Stephen Parsons sworn in as new Secretary, this is a 3-year term.

Cathy Watkins sworn in as new Vice President, this is a 3-year term.

Minutes:

A motion is made by Terry Mullally to accept the minutes from 05/18/19, it is seconded by Chris Dolciato.  The motion passes.

 

Treasurer Report:

April 2019:

• Income:               $21,749.94
• Expenses: $10,146,69
• NET Income: $11,603.25

Treasurer Report was accepted, motioned by Kathy, seconded by Chris Dolciato.  The motion passes.

New Members:

None to report.

Leaving Members:

WOIO:  MMJ Alan Cohn was promoted to Reporter, a non-union position.

Correspondences and Thank You:

Ken attended Jobs for Justice.  Nabet 42 was mentioned in the program and thanked for sponsor and support.

AFL-CIO:

There will no longer be a parade for the AFL-CIO.

Steward Reports:

WOIO:

• Gray TV and WOIO will start their negotiations for a new contract the week of September 10^th.
• A grievance will be filed due to management refusing to pay directors pay to Chris Dolciato.
  • Management is saying it is airing only on digital and not the “signal”.
  • Eric Seggi has recommended to move forward with a grievance, because they have paid him for directing digital shows in the past.

WKYC:  

• Contracts have been handed out to members.
• Supervisor pay will be eliminated, pay outs have been given to those who will lose pay for remainder of 2019.
• Pay outs will only be this year not beyond 2019.

WJW Engineering:

• Still no contract, frustrations continuing with lack of effort from company.
• Rumors are developing about FOX buying WJW.
• News set will get upgraded, time table is about 2 months.

Old Business:

• A motion is made to make a donation in the name of Freddy Saburro to the NABET scholarship fund. Freddy was active in NABET and worked with and was a close friend of Bill Wachenschwanz.

 

• Stephen Parsons has gained enough signatures to become NABET 42 Secretary. If no other petitions or challenges are submitted, Stephen will be sworn in at the next meeting in June.

 

• Discussing speakers and food for the General Meeting in the fall.

 

New Business:

• Motion made to invest in new server, hard drive, and 6 chrome books for union related business.
• Budget has been approved for $2,500.
• This will be carried out by Bill Alford, he will do the research and get the best deal.
• Motion made by Chris Dolciato, seconded by Terry Mullally.
• Ken Koscick will represent Local 42 at the National Convention in late July, he has received his credentials.
• General Membership Meeting set for October 12^th at 11 AM.
  • Budget approved for $1,000 for food.
  • Final discussions for food and guest speaker(s) will be decided through E-Board group email in August.

No meeting for July and August, the next meeting has been set for September 21^st at 9:30 AM.

This meeting adjourned at 11:39 AM.

 

I affirm, that the descriptions in these minutes are a true representation of the

E-Board Meeting on 6-29-2019

 

Stephen Parsons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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E-Board Minutes

2/16/19

 

E-Board Members in Attendance: Ken Koscick, President; Cathy Watkins, Vice President; Marilyn Terry Mullally, Brian Geiger, Kathy Smith, Stephen Parsons

Guest: Rick Nagin

Meeting called to order at 9:49am by President Ken Koscick.

Minutes

A motion is made T.M. to accept the minutes with changes from 1/19/19 and seconded by S.P.. The motion passes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Jan 2019

Income: 9573.36

Expenses: 10971.93

NET Income: -1398.57

 

Biggest expenses were salary comp; dues and subscriptions; accounting fees and misc expenses.

 

Discussion on Treasurer responsibilities and compensation.

 

A motion is made by T.M. to accept the Treasurers report for January 2019 and seconded by K.S.. The motion passes.

 

New Members

WOIO- None to report

WKYC-  None to report

WJW Engineering- None to report

WJW News- Andrew Robinson, formerly of WOIO.

Leaving Members

WJW News- Shannon Nealon

WJW Engineering – Nothing to report

WKYC- Nothing to report

WOIO – Jon Jankowski goes to Orlando, Brionna Thomas goes to Georgia. Mike Suchecki promoted to IT Manager, Rob Wanous leaves the business.

 

 

Correspondence

                                Thank you note for flowers

 

Steward Reports

WKYC-                   Negotiations start March 12^th and 19^th. Met with Koscick and Union Rep. Surveys to both Union and non-Union workers.

WOIO-                 Negotiations start on March 27^th and 28^th with Gray Television.

WJW News-        Contract ratified in October but raises still haven’t gone through. Grievance filed for immediate raises retroactive. Once the raises are seen, the grievance will be withdrawn.

Raise not given for 10 year bump, although contract states that company will only give 2 weeks back pay per the contract.  Company paid anyway.

WJW Eng-            Negotiations scheduled for February 26 and 27^th. Suggestion box for contract ideas. Trying to get more people involved.

 

AFL-CIO Report –             Rick Nagin gives a report from the AFL-CIO.

A motion is made T.M. to continue to retain Rick Nagin as our deligate to the ALF-CIO, and seconded by B.G. The motion passes.

 

Old Business

Pricing received on a Wachenshwanz memorial NABET hats. Looking for interest at the stations.

 

New Business

Nothing to report

 

The next E-Board meeting is March 16, 2019 at 9:30am.

Meeting adjourned at 11:00am

 

 

 

 

I affirm, that the descriptions in these minutes

are a true representation of the E-Board Meeting

on 2/16/2019.

 

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E-Board Minutes

1/19/19

 

E-Board Members in Attendance: Ken Koscick; President, Cathy Watkins; Vice President Bill Alford, Secretary; Terry Mullally, Christopher Dolciato, George Payangis, Kathy Smith.

Guests: Ed Verba, Chuck Degross, Ray Nagin

Meeting called to order at 9:49am by President Ken Koscick.

President Koscick asks for a moment of silence to honor former President Wachenshwanz and makes comments about Bill, his life and his service to the Union.

President Koscick talked about the succession to President and Vice President per the bylaws after Bills passing. President Koscick asks for the memberships help with filling Union board positions in upcoming elections. Vice President and Secretary terms are up this year.

Cathy Watkins was appointed as Vice President to finish Ken’s term as Vice President.

Cathy is sworn in as Vice President.

Minutes

A motion is made C.D. to accept the minutes with changes from 11/17/18 and seconded by C.W.. The motion passes.

 

Treasurer’s Report

There were some unexpected expenses due to the passing of Bill Wachenshwanz. Some meals for the family were paid during the wake and funeral. The Local will also pay a portion of the headstone. The NABET logo will be on it.

Discussion about the salary comp for board members.

 

Nov 2018

Income: 18338.16

Expenses: 17225.27

NET Income: 1112.89

 

 

Dec 2018

Income: 9307.82

Expenses: 13677.82

NET Income: -4370.00

 

 

 

A motion is made by T.M to accept the Treasurers report for November and December and seconded by K.S.. The motion passes.

 

New Members

WOIO- Amber, digital producer; Hanna, MMJ; Scott Pecker, part time temp

WKYC-  None to report

WJW Engineering- None to report

WJW News- None to report

A motion is made by C.D. and seconded by G.P. to accept the new members. The motion passes.

Leaving Members

WJW News- None to report

WJW Engineering – Harry Simmons retired. 8 VR’s are gone.

WKYC- One resignation

WOIO – Kelly Salandro (Producer) took a job in Toledo

Jackie DeMate (Producer) took a job in Orlando

Alyson Brunner (MMJ) left.

 

Correspondence

The Wachenshwanz family expressed their appreciatation for everything the union has done during their time of need.

Steward Reports

WKYC-   Getting close to the 60 day window for negotiations. The unit is beginning to organize a committee. This is an important contract.

WOIO- The members were very appreciative of the gift cards.

The new digital studio is allowing non-union people to produce full shows with commercials to web based services. The contract allows for this but members must also trained on the equipment 1 for 1.

Negotiating committee has met and came up with a proposal and is being compiled.

Gray scheduled a meet and greet with the stewards. It should be a short meeting with no contract issues discussed.

WJW News- Nothing to report

WJW Engineering-

Voted on the contract December 7^th and lost by a wide margin. Two  negotiators resigned. Tshirts will be purchased for the members to wear during negotiations.

Two members lost their mothers during Christmas. Flowers were sent to one and a charitable donation to the other. Grievence filed over side letter 5, but denied.

 

AFL-CIO Report – Rick Nagin give a report from the AFL-CIO and comments on the passing of President Wachenshwanz.

 

Old Business

Nothing to discuss

New Business

Suggestion was made to purchase NABET hats for the membership. Open to further discussion.

A new regional vice President has been chosen to replace Bill Wachenshwanz and will run for re-election. Anyone in the unit can run for the position. The current term is up June 1^st.

CWA is looking for support for their political action committee

 

 

The next E-Board meeting is February, 2019 at 9:30am.

A motion is made to adjourn the meeting by T.M. and seconded by G.P.. Motion passes.

Meeting adjourned at 11:17am

 

 

 

I affirm, that the descriptions in these minutes

are a true representation of the E-Board Meeting

on 1/19/2019.

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