Vol. 28 n No. 4 november-december 2017 Official Pblication of Utility Workers Union of America Local 223, AFL-CIO UWUA Annnciator Utility Workers Union of America Local 223 Inside this isse OFFICERS REPORTS SEE PAGES 2-5 RECENTLY RETIRED SEE PAGE 4 GAS DIVISION REPORT SEE PAGE 8 SPECIAL NOTICE Nominations of Officers & Trstees PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT RECORDING SECRETARY TREASURER Three (3) TRUSTEES SEE PAGE BACK COVER Happy Holidays Photo by ron phillips, sbstation retiree See Holiday Greeting on pages 6-7
U W U A L O C A L 2 2 3 President s Report by MIKE SMITH mikesmith@local223wa.org Negotiations Update As we get ready to begin the Holiday season, please be safe ot there. Pay attention to yor srrondings and the hazards yo may rn across in the winter weather. We have some good news on the contract fronts, Steve Diot and his team sccessflly completed the contracts for Detroit Thermal and for Hamtramck Energy. Great job. We are crrently at work on the negotiations for THAW and the SOs, and will contine to work on them ntil we have a ratified contract. We ve completed the final proofreading of the DTE Energy Annnciator Utility Workers Union of America Local 223, AFL-CIO 15160 Commerce Drive N., Dearborn, MI 48120-1225 (313) 271-9700 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS MIKE SMITH President TIM cox Vice President john massengill Recording Secretary juanita RAY Treasrer tom banks Gas Division DENNIS BRENNAN Port Hron Spervisors Division Holly chreston Office, Professional & Technical Division CHRIS DEVEZIN Undergrond Division STEVE DIOT Power Generation Division william dyer Fermi Division DIANE HALL Transmission Trades John Holmes Stores Division george lewis FM&S Division al mckinney Sbstation Division Arnold Petty WSC Shops Division GERALD SELLEY Meter Division Mike Watkins Motor Trans Division LEROY HUCKLEBERRY Trstee TANYA McCULLOUGH Trstee Knea Martin Trstee MIKE SMITH Editor Arora Berlasi Managing Editor Pblished by Utility Workers Union of America, Local 223, AFL-CIO Postage Paid at Dearborn, MI Postmaster: Send address changes to Local 223,15160 Commerce Drive N., Dearborn, Michigan 48120-1225 Local 223 Website www.local223wa.org UWUA Local 223 s Internet website featres all Divisions. It incldes links to other tility worker nion websites and the UWUA National Union. Members are invited to stop by the nion s website and sign or Gest Book. contract, so it shold go ot to the printers in December. We will begin negotiations with BHI Energy in December and then the Port Hron Spervisors in Febrary. For many of or members at DTE who work in the Grand Rapids-Kentwood area, there was a major change to their health care with Priority Health being eliminated. To help ease the crossover to a new plan, Recording Secretary John Massengill, DTE Benefits Representative Lorraine Smith, and I went and spent the day ot in Kentwood answering qestions and explaining the healthcare plans available. We met with 50 or so members and I think provided a little relief and eased some of the fears the members may have had. Recently I, along with others, attended a cople of conferences Power4America, hosted by the National Union, and the Inter- Union Gas Conference. At both conferences, we had very good speakers and workshops. To me, the best part of the conferences is talking with the other Union officers. This is when we learn the problems we have encontered are very similar to problems that, for instance, the nions in California or Canada are having. We get to discss the strategies and argments each have sed when presenting or cases. Need a referral for a personal or family crisis? It s also a great time to learn abot contracts and what we have in comparison to what others have, and I can say we re doing pretty good. For example, talking with the Canadian Unions, their negotiations are very different becase health care, per se, is not a topic (bt child care may be). For s, each and every contract, health care is either the first or second topic on the table. With health care not being a topic to negotiate, benefits, wages and contractors are on the top of their list, bt there are more opportnities becase money is not being spent on health care the way it is for s. Bt at the end of the day, mins health care, contractors, overtime, exclsion and mismanagement are often the theme for the day. What s more interesting, if yo talk with retirees, yo ll see these are the same topics they discssed 30 years ago. I will once again contine with my Holiday speech and encorage everyone to take some time off, and enjoy these holidays with yor friends and family. Start some new traditions, connect with some old friends, bt most of all, relax and enjoy the frits of yor labor. It s been a long year and a lot of hors were worked by all. From my family to yors, we wish yo a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! If so, please contact MAP Director MIKE ERICKSON at Local 223 s MEMBER Assistance Program (586) 665-1520 mikeerickson@local223.wa.org Remember: All calls to the MAP are held in strict confidence. 2 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
U W U A L O C A L 2 2 3 Vice President s Report According to the dictionary, a labor nion is defined as an organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and frther their rights and interests, and nionism is defined as the policies and practices of labor nions, particlarly those concerned with protecting and frthering the rights of workers. As members of the Union, however, we all know that there s a lot more to it than that. The natre of nionism becomes especially clear by TIM COX timcox@local223wa.org Unionism and the Holiday Spirit arond this time of year, when the holiday spirit is very mch alive. As a Labor Union Representative, I can acknowledge that the holidays bring s together as a whole, so we can contine to give back to the commnity which we serve. This brings s to the qestion, What is the holiday spirit, and how does that tie into or roles as members of the Union? Typically, the holiday spirit can be broken down into three characteristics: giving, gratitde, and grace. The beaty of the holiday spirit is that these three characteristics are abot more than jst material items. Often, holiday spirit and the natre of nionism can be shown more throgh or actions and words rather than the tangible items yo may bring. Giving doesn t have to take place in the form of presents nder a tree. In many cases, yo can give to someone by simply being there for them. Gratitde can be shown throgh sincerity and throgh being genine. Grace is the most ncommon characteristic to be shown in the holiday spirit; however, it can, indeed, be shown by opening yorself p to awareness and nity. Yo may be able to see how these characteristics work directly and clearly alongside or precios roles as members of the Union. As a Union, we are constantly and consistently working to be involved in or commnity. In fact, commnity involvement is one of the core principles that drives or existence and prpose. As a Union, we are always in the holiday spirit the spirit of giving, gratitde, and grace. Even when the holidays have passed, we contine to show the characteristics of the holiday spirit each and every day throgh or involvement. We protect the members of or commnity and provide them with a better work environment, which, in trn, provides them with a better life. We recognize the many things that or commnity does for s, and we aim to give that back to them tenfold. As a Union, we are always in the holiday spirit. We will always be in the spirit of giving, gratitde, and grace; as this shows the very natre of or prpose as a commnity. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r 3
U W U A L O C A L 2 2 3 RECORDING SECRETARY Report Hello Brothers & Sisters, As we approach the holiday season, it s a very bsy time of year for all of s and it s easy to become distracted at home and work. Please contine to focs on doing yor job safely. by JOHN MASSENGILL john massengill@local223wa.org Yor Union-negotiated Health Care Today, health care coverage has become one of the most difficlt isses to negotiate at the bargaining table. The following is a brief overview of one of the many benefits that Local 223 members enjoy. If yo are crrently employed by DTE Energy, covered nder the Local 223, UWUA collective bargaining agreement and hired after Jne 07, 2010, the following applies to yo... Completed one year of service, $1,400.00 will be deposited into yor UWUA National Health & Welfare accont Effective Jne 6, 2017, $37.50 employer contribtion per week Effective Janary 1, 2020, $40.00 employer contribtion per week After yo have completed one year of service, yo will notice that yor UWUA contribtion is listed within the employer paid benefits section. Yo shold see the title LOC 223 RET LMP. This is yor yearto-date total and LOC 223 RET MED is yor bi-weekly contribtion. To review yor accont, yo mst log-in on the UWUA National Health & Welfare Fnd s website at... www.wabenefits.org Yo can also view and print yor plan docments on Local 223 s website at www.wabenefits.org Happy Holidays! RECENTLY RETIRED... UWUA Local 223 wishes to extend or sincerest congratlations and best wishes to the following members on their recent retirement. FMS Division Gary Zalewski GAS DIVISION Rowena Smith Gregory Pilarski Gy Cathey Daderriel Warren Charlotte Boyce Linda Yassine David Popp Daniel E. Hardison Alvin Brian Darrell Smith Robert Urbats Michael Slack Carolyn Winn Jim Trner William Smith Christopher Ordo Thomas McCabe Sbstation Division Roger Weiss, Jr. Donald Marson William Chesney Don DeKimpe Craig Smith David Ehred Lee Neal Brian Horn Kevin Dolin Dale Olinzook Larry Magnotte Dale Kaska Donald Starlin Ennis Woods Tim Neboyskey Henry Krolikowski Jefferson Hodges Mark Dickey Dog Landschoot Keith Anderson Joe Dams Robert Lipps Mike Engel Brian Crrie Sidney Davis Ron Phillips Scott Parker Stores Division Kim Walters Pete Galambs III Monica Yezbick William Snoh Art Rodrigez Srjit Mltani Dan Meyers Edna Labell Lester Booker Tim Eaton METER DIVISION Daniel E. Fornier 4 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
U W U A L O C A L 2 2 3 treasrer s Perspective by JUANITA ray janitaray@local223wa.org Giving Thanks and Giving Back is at the Core of Local 223 As Treasrer of the Local 223 UWUA, I ve seen a tremendos amont of great work accomplished this year. It s refreshing to see dedication, hard work and commitment pt into action year after year and 2017 has been no different. Now, as we embark pon the holidays and the beginning of a new year, it s a wonderfl time to be gratefl. Giving thanks certainly seems to come easily arond the holidays, doesn t it? We gather with friends and family and inwardly and otwardly note how lcky we are to have sch blessings in or lives. We can cont those loved ones, or jobs, homes and good health among the many blessings for which we can be gratefl for. We at Local 223 also take into consideration those in or commnity who may need a bit of extra help and cheer dring the holidays. In the past, we have worked on projects to give back, and I encorage s all to take a moment to ask how we might pay it forward this holiday season for someone in need. What can we do, individally and as a grop, to share more of who we are to brighten someone else s day or holidays? Can we volnteer, give gifts to a family in need, pay someone s tility bill? What ideas can we come p with to simply bring happiness to others and give back to or commnities in some way? And don t get me wrong. I completely nderstand that this time of year can already be filled with so mch activity and stress that it s hard to keep everything straight, bt I garantee that if we find ways to give back, or lives will all be that mch more enriched than they already are as a reslt. Thank yo for all yor hard work this year and may yo and yors have a beatifl and joyos holiday season. FINANCIAL CORNER Sggestions for this year s Holiday Shopping... 1) Use cash 2) If a credit card is sed, pay it off that next billing. Remember, the national average annal interest rate charge on credit cards is jst over 15%, in-store cards can be higher. 3) If yo mst se a credit card and yo are not able to pay off that balance in yor next billing, yor New Years resoltion shold be to pay that card off as soon as possible. The savings yo get from those great holidays deals can qickly be taken away by credit card interest the longer yo carry that balance. For more information, contact Don Bentley, AIF, Financial Advisor 5480 Corporate Drive, Site 100 Troy, MI 48098 T +1 248 641-7400 x 118 F +1 248 641-7405 www.ljpr.com @ljprllc facebook.com/ljprllc FROM THE HEART LOCAL 223 s 2017 Charity Contribtions Children Hospital Fondation of Michigan The Pink Fnd Cancer Patients Thaw The Heat and Warmth Fnd Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans Salvation Army Perto Rico National MS Society Flint Water Crisis Gleaners United Way Hats for Homeless Toiletries for Shelters Varios Yoth Organizations NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r 5
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! from yor Local 223 Union Family 2017 UWUA Local 223 Officers, Committees and Staff 6 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r 7
U W U A L O C A L 2 2 3 GAS DIVISION report by cynthia ireland Looking Back on a Bsy Year Three years ago, in November of 2014, the Gas Division elected a new team of officers Chairman Tom Banks, Vice Chairman Rdy Cianfarani, Chief Steward Tim Cox, Recording Secretary Alicia Dennis, and Treasrer Cynthia Ireland. These Officers were sworn in and took office in Janary 2015. Since then, there have been many changes in the Gas Division team. Rich Harkins stepped down as Local Vice President and Tim Cox was elected to the Vice President s position. The team made the decision to take advantage of Rich Harkins many years as an officer and his knowledge of the contract. Rich was appointed as or new Chief Steward ntil his retirement this past April. When Rich retired, Chris Jones was appointed as Chief Steward to the Gas Division. The next change that we had was when Alicia Dennis resigned and took a new position with United Way. At that time, Todd Mihalyfi was appointed to the Recording Secretary positon. That s a lot of changes for the Gas Division! In the three years with all the changes in Officers, or Chairman, Tom Banks, led the team throgh many challenges. The team still hosted many charitable events, raising over a qarter of a million dollars in the last 3 years. In March of 2015, 2016 and 2017, the team started ot with the Annal Bowling Event for THAW and moving on to the first week of Jne, motorcycle riders from the Union Hall, Allen Road ICM, WCB, Michigan Avene Service Center, Coolidge Service Center & Lynch Road Service Center met in the Upper Peninslas to spport or veterans by participating in an Annal Motorcycle Ride for Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans. Tom Banks, Cindy Ireland and Rich Harkins pt on the 6th Annal Motorcycle Ride for MBHV again this smmer, starting and ending in Hell, Michigan. This year, we were able to raise $6,000 for or veterans. Agst is a bsy month for this team, as we hosted a BBQ for everyone to attend and spport the Goodfellows Dress the Doll fnd. For the past three years, the Gas Division has dressed 100 dolls each year to spport the Goodfellows, all while in the planning process of the Birdie Fore Warmth Golf Oting. This year was the 20th Anniversary for the Gas Division hosting the Birdie Fore Warmth. We are all prod that this year s oting raised $86,400, which will help in keeping families warm dring the harsh winter months. The first weekend in October, we all look forward to getting together with fellow nion members, as well as management, for the Annal Golf Challenge in Honor of Tom contined on following page 8 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
contined from previos page Isaac. This year, the oting was moved to Fellows Creek with great sccess in spporting The Pink Fnd. Besides ptting on the many charitable events, the officers worked long hors on contract negotiations and spported or Local officers in attending all of the contract roll-ot meetings. On March 4-5, 2016, Local 223 and the Gas Division hosted the All Unions meeting at the, welcoming Officers from Locals 70, 132 and 799. In 2017, all the Officers met again in Okemos, which was hosted by Local 799. These meetings proved to be very prodctive, with or Unions coming together in solidarity. With many of or members moving into the next phase of their lives with retirement, this team worked at honoring or retirees. Or members who retired in 2016 were invited to the Union Hall for dinner, where the Gas Division Officers presented them with their Union plaqe. In 2017, nearly 40 invitations were sent ot to retirees, inviting them to Dinner with the Union Officers at Roman Village in Dearborn. All who attended were presented with their Union plaqe and those nable to attend will receive their plaqe in the mail. The Local 223 Gas Division Officers wish all of or retirees a sincere congratlations on their retirement. The last events of 2017 is where we will say goodbye to Chairman Tom Banks and Vice Chairman Rdy Cianfarani, as they are looking at retirement. Congratlations to Chairman-elect Marc Little, Vice Chairman-elect Ignatis Brennan, and Chief Stewardelect Chris Jones. The election for Treasrer and Recording Secretary will be determined on November 27, with the conting of the ballots. The Holiday Party for Local 223 Gas Division will be December 13, starting at 6:00 p.m. Members are asked to R.S.V.P. to Cynthia Ireland at (734) 545-9040. 2018 Retiree CHAPTER Clb Meetings BLUE FLAMES MEETINGs MARCH 13, 2018 APRIL 10, 2018 MAY 8, 2018 JUNE 12, 2018 JULY 10, 2018 AUGUST 14, 2018 SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 OCTOBER 9, 2018 NOVEMBER 13, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 15160 Commerce Drive North Dearborn, Michigan 48120 There are no meetings in December, Janary, or Febrary Clb Elecsyrs Meetings the first Tesday of the month at Plymoth Elks Clb Social time: 11:30 a.m. Lnch served: 12:00 noon Speaker(s) cover topics of interest. Conners Creek Retiree Grop Meetings the first Tesday of the month at Roses Family Restarant (31301 Harper, St. Clair Shores) Breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. social time after. For more information, call Pal Pica at (810) 775-2708. UWUA Local 223 is prod to annonce or latest commnication tool. This tool will be sed to commnicate with or members via text message. Yo, as a valed member of Local 223, will receive Divisional pdates, social event alerts, emails, texts, srveys and mch more. Signing p is simple to do. Find the keyword for yor Division and text that keyword to nmber 99000 as in the pictre at right. The keyword is one word with no spaces between the letters and the nmbers. After yo hit send, it will prompt yo with 2 additional qestions to complete yor registration. Please provide yor name when signing p or yo will be deleted from the list. Division OPT Undergrond PowerGen Sbstations Stores Motor Trans Keyword TO Text 223OPT 223UGL 223PGD 223SUB 223STORES 223MOTORTRANS Deco Retirees monroe locations SECOND Wednesday of each Month at 8:00 A.M. Dena s Contry Kitchen Corner S. Monroe & Dnbar NOVEMBER 9, 2017 DECEMBER 14, 2017 JANUARY 10, 2018 FEBRUARY 14, 2018 MARCH 14, 2018 APRIL 11, 2018 MAY 9, 2018 JUNE 13, 2018 JULY 11, 2018 AUGUST 8, 2018 SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 OCTOBER 10, 2018 NOVEMBER 14, 2018 DECEMBER 12, 2018 OUR LATEST COMMUNICATION TOOL Division FOURTH Wednesday of each Month at 8:00 A.M. Monroe Activities Center (MAC) Corner Mentel & Fix Rd. (Exit I-75 at Nadea, trn left to Mentel, right ¾ mi. to Fix Rd.) (734) 384-2350 NOVEMBER 23, 2017 JANUARY 24, 2018 FEBRUARY 28, 2018 MARCH 28, 2018 APRIL 25, 2018 MAY 23, 2018 JUNE 27, 2018 JULY 25, 2018 AUGUST 22, 2018 SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 OCTOBER 24, 2018 NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (example only) Warren Shops 223SHOPS Gas 223GAS Fermi 223FERMI Meter 223METER Transmission Trades 223ULC Facilities 223FMS December Breakfast CANCELLED Merry Christmas! Everyone Welcome Sposes, Employees and Gests! For information, call Dave Whitwam (734) 241-5373 or Ken Domansky (734) 735-9412 Any retiree grop that wold like their meeting notices pblished in the Annnciator shold call Arora Berlasi in the Union Hall at (313) 271-9700, or email at AroraBerlasi@local223wa.org Keyword TO Text NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r 9
UWUA Local 223 s Anti-Discrimination Policy and Procedre Every member of Local 223 has a dty not to engage in any form of nlawfl discrimination. One of the main constittional objectives of or National Union is to nite all workers in or Union regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Local 223 s By-Laws reqire every member to pledge to never discriminate against a fellow worker becase of race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin. The Local 223/DTE Energy contract prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color sex, age or national origin. Law also prohibits discrimination based on disability. If any member or person represented by Local 223 believes she/he is a victim of prohibited discrimination at work (which cold inclde verbal, physical, or written harassment), the Union is available to assist in the resoltion of her/his complaint. The Union is here to represent employees. If yo believe that yo are experiencing discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (inclding harassment), yo shold commnicate yor complaint to yor Local 223 Steward. The grievance procedre of the Local 223/DTE Energy contract is one method by which an employee can resolve a complaint regarding prohibited discrimination. Every employee also has the right to prse any claim she/he may have against any individal of the Company with the appropriate governmental agency or throgh private litigation. If yo feel that a Union Steward or a Local 223 official is part of yor complaint or is ignoring yor complaint, it is important that yo notify one of Local 223 s Hman Rights MARC LITTLE Phone (313) 320-3845 representatives: Any violation of or Union s policy against discrimination is condct nbecoming a Union member nder Local 223 s By-Laws. Local 223 s Hman Rights representatives are responsible for responding to member/ employee complaints abot Stewards or Union officials who engage in prohibited discrimination or who ignore a complaint abot prohibited discrimination. Local 223 believes that it has excellent Stewards and Local officials. However, if yo have a complaint that a Steward or a Local official has engaged in prohibited discrimination, or is ignoring a complaint abot prohibited discrimination, Local 223 is ready and willing to investigate and remedy sch complaint. Local 223 s Hman Rights representatives have the athority to initiate appropriate action against Union officials who violate or policy against discrimination, inclding the ability to file internal Union charges, which can reslt in removal from office. We rge all members of Local 223 to work with the Union to eradicate discrimination in the workplace. Local 223 UWUA stands in solidarity against all forms of nlawfl discrimination and harassment. If yo believe yor rights have been violated, call the Local 223 HELP LINE 313.441.2267 THE LOCAL 223 UWUA OATH OF MEMBERSHIP I pledge never to discriminate against a fellow worker becase of race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin. Local 223 UWUA will not tolerate any kind of nlawfl harassment or discrimination. Sexal Harassment Hate Grop Symbols Ethnic Discrimination Intimidation Illegal Retaliation THE LOCAL 223 UWUA CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS: Under or Constittion & By-Laws, any form of nlawfl discrimination is a violation of the Oath of Membership and constittes condct nbecoming a Union member. Unlawfl discrimination is anti-nion and sbject to Union charges and trials. (See Constittion & By-Laws, Art.XVI.) THE LOCAL 223 DTE LABOR CONTRACT: Under or Labor Contract, any Union member who engages in nlawfl workplace discrimination is sbject to jst case discipline. Local 223 and DTE are contractally committed to eliminating all forms of workplace harassment and discrimination. (See contract, Sec.. 8.33.) Mission Statement The mission of UWUA Local 223 is to provide its members with a voice for the workplace and in the larger commnity. Or goals are to protect and improve the wages, benefits and standard of living of or members and their families, to ensre a safe and healthy workplace, to affirm the dignity and vale of or members and the work they perform, and to create a more jst and secre workplace and society. We accomplish or mission by: The active involvement of or members Effective bargaining and representation of or workplace Active participation in the political and legislative process The active prsit of alliances with or nions and organizations that share or concerns, and Organizing to increase the strength and inflence of the nion as a whole Or work is gided by or belief in the right of all workers to participate in decisions which affect them and to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Throgh or advocacy for the hman and effective se of hman resorces, we enhance the lives of all employees and the performance of the company. We believe that or strength depends pon the democratic participation of all members and or willingness to stand nited for or mtal gain. 10 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
LOCAL 223 GENERAL COUNCIL Meeting DATe: FM&S DIVISION Meeting Date: First TUESDAY of every other month, except Jne, Jly and Agst follow- GAS DIVISION ing General Concil Meetings. 4:30 p.m. COMMITTEEPERSONS MEETING Meeting DATe: First WEDNESDAY of every month 6:00 p.m. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Meeting DATe: Second WEDNESDAY of every month 6:00 p.m. METER DIVISION Meeting DATe: Second MONDAY of every month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 5:30 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, Febrary, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. MOTOR TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Meeting DATe: Second TUESDAY of every other month (except Jne, Jly, and Agst) 5:30 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, March, May, September, and November NUCLEAR GENERATION DIVISION Meeting DATe: Second TUESDAY of each month Detroit Beach Boat Clb 3028 Harborview, Monroe, MI 48162 4:15 p.m. Meeting months: Meeting all months, nless cancelled by membership. POWER GENERATION DIVISION Meeting DATe: Last WEDNESDAY of every other month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 12:30 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, March, May, September and November (refreshments served after meeting.) Forth THURSDAY of every month 7:00 p.m. LOCAL 223 DIVISION MEETING SCHEDULE O.P.T. DIVISION Meeting DATe: Third TUESDAY of every month except Jly and Agst 6:00 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, Febrary, March, April, May, Jne, September, October, November, and December STORES DIVISION Meeting Date: Forth MONDAY of every other month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 5:00 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, March, May, September and November. SUBSTATION DIVISION Meeting Date: Third THURSDAY of every month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 6:30 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, Febrary, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. (Standard two-hor meeting limit.) TRANSMISSION TRADES Meeting DATe: Second TUESDAY of every month 5:30 p.m. UNDERGROUND LINES DIVISION Meeting Date: First WEDNESDAY of every month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 5:30 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, Febrary, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. WARREN SERVICE CENTER SHOPS DIVISION Meeting DATe: Third WEDNESDAY of every other month, except Jne, Jly and Agst 4:00 p.m. Meeting months: Janary, March, May, September, and November. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 l o c a l 2 2 3 a n n n c i a t o r 11
UWUA, Local 223, AFL-CIO 15160 Commerce Drive N. Dearborn, MI 48120 (313) 271-9700 NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID FENTON, MI PERMIT NO. 1776 ATTENTION: ALL UWUA LOCAL 223 MEMBERS NOMINATIONS of OFFICERS and TRUSTEES In keeping with Article VI, Section 2a of the Constittion and By-Laws of Local 223, UtilityWorkers Union of America, AFL-CIO, a general membership meeting is being called to receive nominations for the offices of... PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT RECORDING SECRETARY TREASURER Three (3) TRUSTEES DATE: TUESday, Janary 9, 2018 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: UWUA Local 223 Union Hall 15160 Commerce Drive N., Dearborn, MI 48120-1225 (313) 271-9700 Article Vi: Election of Local Officers and Trstees Section 1.a. All Officers and Trstees of the Union shall be elected by the membership with each member in good standing eligible to cast one (1) vote. All elections shall be condcted by secret ballot. b. All Officers and Trstees of the Local Union shall serve for a period of three years starting at the March General Concil meeting, or ntil sccessors have been elected and installed in office. Section 2.a. A nomination meeting shall be schedled dring the first fifteen (15) days of Janary in an election year. The members attending this meeting will constitte a legal qorm to receive nominations for Local Union Officers and Trstees for the ensing term. A notice of this meeting shall be sent by mail to each member s last known home address at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. Acceptance of nominations for Local Officers and Trstees mst be made by certified or registered mail and mst be in the hands of the Election Committee five (5) days after the date of nomination exclding all days dring which there are no schedled postal deliveries or in writing the night of the nominations and given to the Election Committee Chairperson or their designated representative. The nominee mst do this in person. Within five (5) days thereafter, the Election Committee shall proceed to condct an election of these candidates. All elections for Local Union Officers shall be condcted by United States mail. Those candidates (except Trstees) receiving the majority of the votes cast shall be elected. If no one receives a majority of the votes cast, there shall be a rn-off election held within twenty-one (21) days of the election, between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest nmber of votes for the respective office. b. Only candidates who have accepted nomination, as provided in Section 2.a. of this Article shall have their names appear on the ballot. Write-in candidate s votes will not be accepted. c. Candidates for the office of Trstee will be elected by a plrality of the votes cast. Only one (1) Trstee may be elected from any one Division. A candidate for Trstee cannot be a member of the Exective Board.