Union Meeting

The MAY 2019 General Membership meeting of Local Union 1200 was called to order at 8:01 pm on WED, May 1, at Annapolis Junction, Md. The meeting was called to order by President Danielle Flanagan.
A roll-call of the Officers and Members was made and the following were in attendance:

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• • TREASURER. A general report of deposits and expenses was given
  • A motion was made by Sean Smith and seconded by Fred Slade to accept the treasurer’s report the motion passed
  • BUSINESS MANAGER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT: Business Manager Ken Brown provided hisreport to the board: (There is no approval of this report).
  • ACCIDENT/SICKNESS: The members would like to extend its condolences to the family of Toni Hoover her mother passed

New Business:

• A statement was read from VP Neil Grasso and E-board member Greg Shaffir regarding Member Adrian Kill – Action: pending
• A motion was made by Ted Spiegler and seconded by Sean Smith to withdrew funds for a 12 month CD – Action: passed
• Additional members were signed up for the technical committee created 2 months ago. – Action: passed
• Discussion was held on ideas for a lapel pin design – Action: none
• Other private matters – Action: pending

• We will form a technical committee to keel LU1200  abreast of advancements in our industry
• Sending a representative to NAB
• New pins for local’s anniversary
• Since the bills are now being paid on time –  the local’s accounts are moving in the right direction
• Negative information/false  does not have a place in our union if it does not serve a purpose
• Contracts up for evaluation

• There is a WETA shop meeting on 2-20-2019
• LU 1200 is “entertaining” the possibility of Skyping some of the meetings for those who are not able to attend- but we encourage people to come out when they can. We will not discuss financial aspects and having members to come out twice a month is…………….problematic.
• Negotiating talks continue with IBEW/TEGNA – Shop Stewards of WUSA will schedule a meeting with members to discuss progress and management’s behavior.
• LU 1200 is looking into having a picnic at Smokey Glenn Farms and/or an outing at Fun Fit in Maryland
• “In our Hearts” for Mark Finney’s brother and Lenny Rice
• We are still looking for contributors for our “My 2 Cents” for the website https://ibew1200.org/my-two-cents/
• We are trying to get “designer” pins in time for IBEW1200’s anniversary.  Maybe we can have a contest on who can create the best  design.
• A clarification was given for “working dues”  vs “un-employment dues”

• Negotiation talks with WUSA/Tegna are continuing.
• Any IBEW 1200 member going through tough times can contact the union. We have established a go fund me page in the  past for members in need.
• Please contact us if you would like to contribute to “In our thoughts” section of our website.
• IBEW 1200 members are interested in training on new equipment. There will be a point person at a station responsible at determining what equipment the members wish to be trained on.
• Monthly progress reports  will  start in April.  This is an opportunity to keep track of issues at each company.  The shop steward should submit a report.  Communication is key and  Ken is trying to keep  the lines of communication open  with each company.