Financial Report - Juan M. Zepeda
The financial stability of Local 534 is good. There is approximately $2,000 in the savings account and the working capital is growing. The books have been audited for Quarter 3.
Grievance Report - Willie Kerns
The Committee has two grievances on file. If you have questions or concerns please bring them up to a Steward or committee member and they will be glad to provide assistance or training as needed.
USW Health and Safety Report - John Lujano
Lujano attended ROCO Rope Rescue training and also attended Advanced Corporate Fire School. He is working JO's with safety concerns such as bottom head carts, hazardous condensate, & hot overhead lines.
Health and Safety Committee Report - Kathy Kozlow
The health and safety committee meets once a month. We are trying to become more proactive toward our safety issues and less reactive. If you would like to attend a meeting as a guest please see one of your committee members. Our meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend.
Maintenance Report - Richard Wingert
The Maintenance Department is maintaining the equipment at the refinery that keeps operations running smoothly for a profit to all employees. The company has invested in several training classes.
Contract Negotiations Report - Jeff Hertler
Several important issues were unfinished when we signed our current contract: Past Practice Issues and Splitting the Streets. The Negotiations Committee is meeting with the Company to settle these issues.
Trustee Report - Mark Steigler
Currently, the four Trustees for our Local are: Darren Kanda, Jon Polit, Dan Runions and Mark Steigler. Typically, during the month immediately following the end of each quarter, two of the Trustees will obtain all of the necessary paperwork from the Financial Secretary / Treasurer to complete the audit then return the completed audit forms to the Financial Secretary / Treasurer for distribution to the Regional and International offices. After completion of the fourth quarter audit each year, an annual audit is performed which is essentially a reconciliation of all four of the previous quarterly audits. Quarter 3 audit is complete.
VPP Report - Kathy West
VPP is about Employee Involvement and it takes all of us for it to work. We are looking for a Mentor Site. Steve Swader and I visited 2 VPP STAR sites in the last month, along with company reps. The purpose for the visits were to meet with management and hourly (Union and a non-union) to discuss the merits of becoming a VPP site. What commitment from both sides is required to form an equal partnership Labor/Management and Cal/OSHA? Each site shared experiences & would be a good fit for mentorship.
Steward Report - Willie Kerns
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