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2014 Workers’ Rights | Oregon’s Values AFT-Oregon Report of Officers 2014 AFT-Oregon Report of Officers

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Local 111, Portland Federation of School Professionals (PFSP) Local 2277, Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals (PCCFFAP) Local 2278, Western Oregon University Federation of Teachers (WOUFT) Local 2417, Lane Community College Employees Federation (LCCEF) Local 3190, Southwestern Oregon Community College Federation of Teachers (SWOCCFT) Local 3209 United Academics, University of Oregon (UAUO) Local 3432, Willamette Valley Child Care Federation (WVCCF) Local 3466, Blue Mountain Federation of Teachers (BMFT) Local 3544, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) Local 3571, Portland State University Faculty Association (PSUFA) Local 3662, Scappoose Federation of Classified Employees (SFCE) Local 3809, Western States Chiropractic College Faculty Association (WSCCFA) Local 3922, Portland Community College Federation of Classified Employees (PCCFCE) Local 3972, Southwestern Oregon Community College Classified Federation (SWOCCCF) Local 4671, Hillsboro Classified United (HCU) Local 4754, United Employees of Columbia Gorge Community College (UECGCC) Local 4912, Lewis and Clark College Support Staff Association (LCCSSA) Local 6020, AFT-Oregon Coast United Employees (AFTOCUE) Local 6069, Coalition of Graduate Employees (CGE) Local 6200, Associated Academic Professionals (AAP) Local 8035R, AFT-Oregon Retirees

AFT Regional Council • Local 5017, Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP) AFT Direct Affiliates in Oregon • Local 6732, Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) • Oregon Nurses Association (ONA)

Inside: State of the Union

Member Achievements

Political Action

Members in Action

Report of the Treasurer

Executive Council

AFT-Oregon Staff and Programs

Executive Council Action

Scholarship and Awards

David Rives President Jillian Smith Editor Leah Leach Kristen Fitzpatrick Editorial Assistants

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Workers’ Rights | Oregon’s Values

State of the Union “Workers’ Rights, Oregon’s Values” is not just a convention theme. It’s something that AFT-Oregon members are taking action on every day. In the face of anti-worker attacks, cuts in our retirement security, and continued disinvestment in education this past year, our locals have taken the opportunity to better connect with each other and our communities. We are strengthening our unions and collective voice, and spreading the word about the essential role unions play in protecting workers’ rights and Oregon’s values as a whole. This annual report highlights many of the ways AFT-Oregon members are working within and outside of the union, in our worksites, with elected officials, and with other unions and community groups, to effect change that will benefit all Oregon workers. The shifting burden of costs Last convention, delegates approved a resolution to tackle the problem of increasing tuition and student expenses that are a consequence of the disinvestment in public post-secondary education. AFT-Oregon members launched a campaign, which included workgroup sessions with unions, student and community groups to brainstorm solutions to this ongoing crisis in education. We are using the information gathered to introduce and support bills in the next legislative session that will help relieve student debt. AFT-Oregon is also working with our allies to develop a long-term plan to raise revenue and fund our colleges and universities, restoring the “public” to public education once again. As part of this work we know that any future attempts to fight for tax fairness will have to simultaneously plan for defeating anti-worker attacks supported by corporations and billionaires. Support for those who share our values Our recent experiences in the state legislature and governor’s office have made it clear that it is not sufficient for candidates to only speak favorably of unions; they must also have our values for working people, public education, and economic justice. With issues like education funding, healthcare access

David Rives AFT-Oregon President and retirement security at stake, we need elected leaders who will hold Oregon’s values above political compromises. To this end, AFT-Oregon is working hard to elect union members to public office. Congratulations to AFT-Oregon leaders Frank Acosta, Local 111 (PSRP) and Fred Brick, Local 3190 (SWOCCFT). Acosta was elected to the Multnomah Service Education District in Portland, and Brick to the South Coast Education District in Coos Bay. Also, congratulations to long-time AFTOregon and Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) leader Michael Dembrow, who was sworn in as Oregon’s newest state senator in November. AFT-Oregon members are now gearing up for the 2014 election recommendation process. We recently recommended Rob Nosse, a labor representative with our fellow AFT affiliate, the Oregon Nurses Association, for House District 42. Rob shares our passion for labor and will be a valuable addition to the state house. The Executive Council also has approved support for Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, running for re-election this May. AFT-Oregon members will soon make additional recommen-

dations for candidates in the upcoming election. Helping us elect more union members to office, the Oregon Labor Candidate School continues to educate potential union candidates for local and state elections. AFT leaders and staff who have enrolled this year include Rodolfo Palma (AFT-Oregon Field Representative) and Steve McAllister (AFT-Oregon Treasurer and Local 3544, GTFF member). Fighting back anti-worker attacks In 2013, out-of-state corporate interests filed two anti-worker ballot initiative petitions. These proposals resembled the numerous Sizemore ballot measures we have defeated in the past. Petitioners had until July 2014 to collect the required amount of signatures to qualify these petitions for the November general ballot. In states like Wisconsin and Michigan, where anti-union laws have been passed, decades of progressive legislation for economic justice, equitable taxation, and rights to healthcare have been stripped. AFT-Oregon members used this threat as an opportunity to strengthen their Locals by doing self-assessments of data collection, communication programs, and worksite leader systems. We held trainings for members to spread the word about how these measures would affect the quality of life for all Oregon workers and their communities. The result is that many Locals are seeing an increased participation in union activities. In March 2014, we were given a reprieve for this year. Governor Kitzhaber worked with business and labor leaders to have the initiatives removed, in order to focus on revenue reform efforts to fund public services. And while this recent news is a sigh of relief, we must continue to strengthen our Locals, for we will surely face similar attacks in the future. Fighting for retirement security Thank you to all AFT-Oregon members who sent letters, called their legislators, and testified in opposition to legislation that cut PERS benefits. Our action helped to reduce the amount and impact of the cuts to cost-of-living adjustments. For example, the attempt to take huge amounts

in benefits from the “inactive” members of PERS (affecting many current long time state employees, for example, those who were encouraged to switch to the Optional Retirement Plan halfway through their career) was defeated in committee after AFT-Oregon members contacted their representatives. Raiding pensions is not a way to fund essential services, and is all the more offensive when corporations and the ultra-wealthy are receiving tax breaks. AFT-Oregon has also, in coalition with other organizations, filed a lawsuit against the state for breach of contract on retirement plans. The cost-of-living restrictions on Public Employee Retirement plans will affect all our members who rely on state pensions for their retirement, whether they are already retired or still have many years of productive work ahead of them. Strengthening our collective voice AFT-Oregon continues to lead the largest organizing efforts in the state, bringing collective representation to many workers who still do not share the right to collective bargaining. We have begun efforts at two large universities in Oregon, for graduate employees and for faculty and researchers. Future prospects could possibly include affiliating independent unions and organizing employees of non-profit colleges. Local bargaining teams, with assistance from AFT-Oregon staff, successfully negotiated first contracts for the public safety officers at Lewis and Clark College, the classified employees at the Oregon Coast Community College, the research assistants at Oregon State University, and the faculty and research assistants at the University of Oregon. Each of these units—from a small group of members to nearly 2,000 members—has been able to negotiate better wages and working conditions for their members. For instance, Local 3209, United Academics, University of Oregon won increases for members as well as merit pay raises, and secured additional course assignments for adjunct faculty. Public Policy AFT-Oregon voices are important as we enter a reorganization of governance of many public institutions. Three Oregon universities (UO, OSU, and PSU) are creating institutional boards similar to community colleges and school districts. Two AFT-Oregon members were appointed to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), David Rives and Frank Goulard, President of Local 2277 (PCCFFAP). The HECC, which is replacing many functions of the State Board of Education (for community colleges and non-profit colleges) and the State Board of Higher Education (for the public universities), oversees policy for post-secondary institutions in our state. In addition, the Oregon Education Investment Board is working on initiatives in many K-12 districts and coordinating between all sectors of education, from early through adult learning. It remains to be seen what the next steps will be, but AFT-Oregon will ensure that the voices of our members are heard in any discussions affecting education policy in the state. This year was a wake-up call that we are not immune to antiworker efforts faced by our brothers and sisters in other states. We have seen the threat of anti-worker attacks, and experienced further cuts in retirement security, disinvestment in higher education, and more tax breaks for large corporations. I urge all members to continue the activism you have shown around these issues. We will win by finding ways to further strengthen our locals, and by making connections in our communities to spread the word about the important role unions play in protecting workers’ rights for all, and Oregon’s values.

Members discuss strategies for tackling student debt crisis. From Left: David Rives, AFT-Oregon President; Jeff Grider, Local 3922 (PCCFCE); Steve McAllister, Local 3544 (GTFF); and Cammie Hering, Local 3571 (PSUFA).

AFT-Oregon co-hosted the AFT NW Leadership Forum, a weekendlong training for Local leaders. Rives with some of the attendees and instructors.

Rives and other AFT-Oregon members turned out to canvass for Rob Nosse, Oregon Nurses Association representative, for House District 42.

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Member Achievements Internal organizing efforts in 2013 saw the inclusion of classified employees into Local 6020 (AFTOCUE), and campus safety officers into Local 4912 (LCCSSA). AFT-Oregon welcomes classified employees into AFTOCUE Local 6020 (AFTOCUE): Kimberly Jones and Barbara Kissel led the effort to organize classified employees into Local 6020, AFT-Oregon Coast United Employees in 2013. Jones, a Financial Aid Specialist for three years at Oregon Coast Community College, said continued unfair treatment prompted these employees to seek representation. “Classified employees endured cuts, while the unionized faculty managed to avoid any concessions during the recent economic crisis. Management’s excuse was that they couldn’t “touch” faculty because of their contract,” she said. “And, we knew our union would be stronger if we joined faculty in Local 6020 (AFTOCUE), rather than attempt to organize on our own,” she said. Union authorization was given by a majority of these employees who signed cards to have a second unit added for the union representing faculty at the college. The Employment Relations Board confirmed authorization cards signed by a majority of employees and certified the new unit in May, 2013.

From Left: Kimberly Jones and Barbara Kissel, classified employees at Oregon Coast Community College helped to organize classified employees into Local 6020 (AFTOCUE).

LCC Campus Safety officers now represented by Local 4912 (LCCSSA) Local 4912 (LCCSSA): After a two-year campaign, Local 4912 welcomed nine campus safety officers and four dispatchers at Lewis and Clark College into the bargaining unit. “After several years of discussion with the College, we are pleased to have the Campus Safety Officers join LCCSSA. They work hard to make sure our campus -- students, staff, and faculty alike -- are safe, and they deserve protections that a union contract brings for our members,” said Heather Gillespie, Local 4912 (LCCSSA) President. Safety officers launched a campaign earlier this year to have the officers sign representation cards asking to be recognized by the College into the bargaining unit. They received that recognition in Fall, 2013. “The day we joined the union, all but one saw an immediate pay raise, which proved what we had said all along--we were not getting the same pay and benefits as unionized employees,” said Tim Burgard, a four-year campus safety officer at LCC. “Now, we will have the opportunity to make proposals in future negotiations for the betterment of all members,” he said.

“Joining the union was the only solution,” said Tim Burgard, one of the newest members of the Local 4912 (LCCSSA) bargaining unit about his decision to help pursue union representation for nine LCC Campus Safety officers and four dispatchers who work in his department.

UO faculty ratify historic first contract Local 3209 (UAUO): Faculty at the University of Oregon ratified their first contract which included increased job security and an average 11.75 percent in salary increases--a remarkable achievement for a first agreement. The contract covers some 1,800 tenured, tenure track, nontenure track and adjunct faculty members, in addition to research assistants, librarians, and other academic employees. “This contract represents a major step for all UO faculty,” said Scott Pratt, Professor of Philosophy and member of the United Academics bargaining team. “It recognizes the value of faculty by providing salary increases, and extends professional job protections and benefits to non-tenuretrack educators. This is good for the university, for students and for Oregon.”

Local 111 achieves salary increases in latest contract Local 111 (PFSP): Many classified employees who work in the Portland Public School District saw a bump in salary with the new two-year agreement ratified last fall. In addition to cost of living adjustments (COLA) plus step increases in each year, several job categories were a reclassification of some job categories to the higher pay grade, and restructuring of the pay scale for occupational and physical therapists. Belinda Reagan, Local 111 (PFSP) president called the new agreement a win for members. “These increases are more than other employee groups have received in recent negotiations.”

Scappoose classified employees increase salary and job security Local 3662 (SFCE): Classified employees in the Scappoose school district will receive a boost in wages and increased job security thanks to a new two-year collective bargaining agreement reached in August. Local 3662 (SFCE) President Teresa Huff said the gain is a welcome change after previous bargaining sessions. “We achieved a fair and reasonable agreement that gives raises for the first time in two years,” said Huff. “Management made a point to say these increases are

TOP PHOTO: Members of Local 3209, United Academics of University of Oregon were visited by AFT President Randi Weingarten (Fifth from Right) after achieving a historic first contract for UO Faculty. BOTTOM PHOTO: Members of Local 3571 (PSUFA) were joined by AAUP and SEIU members who also work at PSU to show support for the adjunct faculty contract negotiations in October.

not ‘value-based,’ and that our work is very important to the district,” said Huff. Highlights include a step increase plus one percent COLA for each year, stronger language around discipline matters and more protection around “for cause” dismissal.

PSU adjunct faculty win increased wages and benefits

Local 3571 (PSUFA): After months of difficult negotiations, PSU Adjunct Faculty ratified a new contract with significant increases in benefits. “Despite claims from management that budget cuts are imminent, we secured a significant raise, as well as increases to our professional development fund, and some

important protections for Adjuncts,” said Kelly Cowan, Local 3571 (PSUFA) President. Highlights include up to 3% increases in salary each year of the contract, based on minimum per credit and hourly rates. A win for the union was an increase in the university’s contribution of $40,000 per year into the professional development fund. “We also achieved new protections guaranteeing PSU management cannot suspend funds in between contract negotiations,” said Cowan. Cowan said job security is always a priority and this contract gives preferential assignment rights designed to protect experienced adjunct faculty from losing classes to new employees hired at lower rates. 2014 AFT-Oregon Report of Officers

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Political Action AFT-Oregon works each legislative session in Salem to advance the interests of our 12,000 members on legislation that impacts our working lives. Below is a brief summary of the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions.

2013 Regular Session

United Academics members Yvonne Braun and Deborah Green were among the members who testified in Salem during 2013.

Thank You Members Who Took Action in the Legislative Sessions AFT-Oregon members roamed the halls of the state capitol during the 2013 sessions, meeting with legislators, attending committee hearings, testifying on bills, marching in rallies and attending Legislative Education Day (LED). They volunteered their time to advocate for increased funding for education, to improve the quality of health care and to provide input on proposed legislation that impacts members’ day-to-day lives. Thank you to the following AFT-Oregon members who testified on behalf of members in the 2013 legislative session. David Rives, AFT-Oregon President Yvonne Braun, Local 3209 (UAUO) Louise Currin, Local 111 (PFSP) and AFT-Oregon Retirees Ed DeGrauw, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Maurge Delaney, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Shirlee Geiger, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Deborah Green, Local 3209 (UAUO) Frank Goulard, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Val Jack, AFT-Oregon Retirees Devin Hunter, Local 4671 (HCU) Michele Marden, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Teri Mills, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Deborah Olson, Local 3209 (UAUO) Emily Plec, Local 2278 (WOUFT)

In 2013 AFT-Oregon members were out in full force to advocate for school funding, tuition equity, and to protect the secure retirement of many in public service. They also advocated for the involvement of faculty, school employees and students on decision-making boards. They gave testimony during legislative hearings, sent letters to lawmakers, participated in Legislative Education Day and rallied on the steps of the capitol and on college campuses in support of issues that matter to members and their communities. “The good news is funding is being restored to education and other public services,” said AFT-Oregon President David Rives in his review of the session. “The bad news is that these levels are still under what they were four years ago, especially with increasing enrollments, higher tuition, and increasing demands to demonstrate accountability,” he said. Rives added, “While corporations and the wealthy continue to resist providing additional revenue to fund public education, public employees are being forced to give up their retirement security. The only source of additional revenue for education is coming on the backs of the many who have dedicated their lives and careers to education for lower salaries than in other professions. That is extremely unfair.”

2013 Special Session PERS retirees took a hit from a special legislative session in September, when lawmakers passed legislation to make further cuts to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), cutting members Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). However, AFT-Oregon members were able help to fight back the attack on so-called “inactive” PERS members through emails, calls and meetings with legislators. These PERS bills were paired with three other pieces of legislation: a bad tax bill that included a cigarette tax as well as tax cut for the wealthiest Oregonians; a bill that limits local government’s ability regulate genetically modified plants; and a bill appropriating the PERS and revenue funds to Oregon’s schools.

2014 Session 2014 marked a short session year in Salem. The legislature does not consider the budget during short sessions and this session is mainly seen as a time to make fixes to previously passed legislation. However, this session AFT-Oregon Continued on Page 7

AFT-Oregon Connections in Public Service Serving in the 2013-14 State Legislature

SD 22 Senator Chip Shields, Local 3571 (PSUFA)

SD 23 Senator Michael Dembrow, former President Local 2277 (PCCFFAP)

Continued from Page 6 saw several important bills come up for consideration in Salem. One bill that would add graduate students as representatives on local university boards, made it to committee where members from GTFF and CGE were able to testify on the unique perspective graduates bring to their college. On K-12 funding, Representative Unger highlighted the issue of tax abatements and how they negatively affect our state school fund. Unfortunately both of these good ideas died in committee, but not without a plan to bring them back in 2015 for further discussion. The legislature also considered a host of ideas to make higher education more affordable, including fixed cost bachelors degrees, free community college and increasing grants to low income and first generation students.

2013 Special Session With the 2014 election cycle upon us, AFT-Oregon members are working hard to recommend candidates who reflect our values. As reported in the State of the Union, we will not face the anticipated antiworker initiatives on the 2014 general election ballot. But, we are using the training and momentum built in preparation for that fight to strengthen our Locals should that threat return in the next legislative cycle, or 2016 election.

HD-49 Representative Chris Gorsek Local 3571 (PSUFA)

HD 33 Representative Mitch Greenlick, founding member of Local 3571 (PSUFA)

HD 41 Representative Carolyn Tomei, former member Local 2277 (PCCFFAP)

Elected to Education Service District Boards Multnomah Education Service District Board Frank Acosta, Local 111 (PFSP)

South Coast Education Service District Board Fred Brick, Local 3190 (SWOCCFT)

Serving on State Appointed Boards or Commissions Oregon Education Investment Board and Higher Education Coordinating Commission David Rives, AFT-Oregon President

Oregon Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Dismissal Appeals Board Douglas Crow, Local 3571 (PSUFA)

Higher Education Coordinating Commission Frank Goulard, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP)

Education Subcommittee of Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder Michelle (Mickey) Pardew, Local 2278 (WOUFT)

Oregon State Board of Higher Education Emily Plec, Local 2278 (WOUFT)

Oregon Retirement Savings Task Force Richard Schwarz, Retired AFT-Oregon Executive Director

Local Board or Labor Council Positions Lane County Labor Council, President Bob Baldwin, Local 2417 (LCCEF)

Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Council, Vice-President Vickie Brumit, Local 3972 (SWOCCCF)

Citizens Utility Board, Chairman Kelly Cowan, Local 3571 (PSUFA)

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Members In Action

WOU Faculty, staff and students unified for higher education

Shannon Olive, Associated Students of PCC connects with Kerry Edwards, Jobs with Justice at an AFT-Oregon conference to tackle the student debt crisis.

CGE members rally to support immigrants

Local 2278 (WOUFT): Faculty members of Local 2278 (WOUFT) joined with students and staff at Western Oregon University to hold a unity rally in May, 2013. Emily Plec, Local 2278 (WOUFT) president said the goal of the event was to “alter the ‘divide and conquer’ mentality that it’s either student tuition or employee wages. That one has to come at expense of the other.” “We are standing in solidarity to say it’s about investment in higher education. It’s about making universities affordable for students and accountable to employees who serve students every day,” said Plec. WOU President Mark Weiss surprised attendees by speaking at the event. “Funding levels for higher education are 30 percent less than six years ago. “We must urge Governor Kitzhaber and the Legislature to re-invest in higher education by returning that 30 percent to our budgets, instead of the proposed three percent.” “We need to show a united front on this important issue for Oregon,” said Steve Gibbons, Local 2278 (WOUFT). “Disinvestment in Oregon’s education system has meant we make it up in tuition. It would be great for students to not have extreme debt when they graduate from college—that only hurts our economy. We also have tremendous faculty and staff who are underpaid,” he said.

Daniel Holder, Danny Ritter, Ashley Bromley and Eric Coker were among the Local 6069 (CGE) members to join CAUSA for Immigrant Spring in Oregon on May 1, 2013, at the state capitol. “A major aspect of May Day is demanding dignity and respect in the workplace. Immigrant workers’ undocumented status makes them particularly vulnerable to exploitative work that denies them their much deserved dignity and respect. So I came to this rally in solidarity with immigrant workers and to demand dignity and respect for immigrant workers, which will only come in the form of comprehensive immigration reform,” said Coker. Immigrants, labor unions, businesses, students, members of LGBT communities, women, children, Latinos, and allies called for driver’s license access for ALL immigrants. They also rallied in support of federal legalization with a path to citizenship for ALL 11 million undocumented immigrants.

Members tackle student debt crisis A young boy surveys some of the 300 stockings handmade by AFTOregon Retirees for the Presents from Partners event in December. Debbi Covert, past AFT-Oregon President (seated) was one of the many members who volunteered. (Photo by Mike Gutwig, Northwest Labor Press, nwlaborpress.org.)

AFT-Oregon gathered faculty, students, staff, union and community advocates to brainstorm ways to help solve the dire problem of rising student debt, as the state continues the trend of disinvestment in Oregon’s public higher education institutions. The session was part of AFT-Oregon’s effort to engage the public and elected leaders in finding a solution to this issue which affects our workplaces, communities and economy. “The rapid response and participation in our event by all who were invited is a testament to how serious this problem is for all Oregonians. AFT-Oregon’s goal is to establish a set of principles with which we can draft legislation or have public boards take action to address the problem of debt as the state backs away from funding,” said AFTOregon President David Rives.

Joanna Stewart of the University of the Oregon Student Labor Action Project (SLAP) expressed her appreciation for the opportunity. “I’m thrilled to see faculty and students sitting at this table together,” she said. In addition to AFT-Oregon, participants who attended represented the Oregon Education Association, Service Employees International Union, American Association of University Professors, Jobs with Justice, Oregon Student Association, Working Families, PSU Student Action Association, Associated Students of PSU, UO SLAP and LESS-T.

Members bring joy to children through Presents from Partners event

Members from Local 111 (PFSP), AFT-Oregon Retirees and AFT Local 5017 (OFNHP) helped to make Presents from Partners’ Holiday Toy Drive a smashing success. Over 240 kids participated this year. Many are homeless, or their families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads, with little opportunities. “I feel so fortunate that we are able to take part in this event each year. It truly represents the spirit of the season when you see the joy on the faces of these children, who have so little, as they meet Santa, stuff stockings and choose gifts for themselves and their parents,” shared Belinda Reagan, Local 111 (PSFP). The event featured a visit with Santa, toys and stockings for the kids and lunch for their families. Labor’s Community Services Agency (LCSA), which provides emergency services for union families sponsors the event with the Northwest Oregon Council. Vickey Burns and Eryn Byram from LCSA had nothing but praise for the hard work shown by AFT members. In addition to an army of volunteers, Local 111 (PFSP) worked with a local Kohl’s to purchase $1,276 in toys for only $544.65. Local 5017 (OFNHP) members also donated toys and volunteered at the party. AFT-Oregon Retirees members Leanna Hakala, President Val Jack, past AFT-Oregon President Debbi Covert, Louise Currin and Paula Kingsbury (OSEA-ROSE retiree) handmade 300 stockings for the event. Retirees also volunteered at the “stocking table” to meet with the kids and distribute the stockings in person.

FROM LEFT: Daniel Holder, Danny Ritter, Ashley Bromley and Eric Coker, Local 6069 (CGE) members at CAUSA event on May 1, at the state capitol. (Photo courtesy Local 6069).

Local 6069 (CGE) and 3544 (GTFF) members put the “fun” in fundraiser with their annual Brew-Off benefiting a local food bank. From left, cutting a rug are GTFF members David Grych and Tyler Harvey. (Photo by Ben Seese)

Civil War Brew-Off brings record donations for food bank

Local 6069 (CGE): With assistance from Local 3544 (GTFF), CGE members raised a record $5555.55 for the Linn-Benton food share this fall at the annual Civil War Brew-Off. CGE organizes and hosts the annual event as a fun way to network with other graduate employees and show-off their beer brewing talents, while benefiting needy families in the area. “As federal cuts to SNAP funding and the oncoming winter put extra pressure on charities like the Food Share, being able to help them serve our community is a tremendous thing. Major hats off to the Brew-Off committee; they must have used magical elves to pull this one off,” said Sneha Gantla, CGE External Relations Chair.

Local 2278 (WOUFT) members were among the numerous faculty members who marched with staff and students at WOU to show solidarity for higher education issues.

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Treasurer’s Report Greetings, brothers and sisters, and welcome to AFT-Oregon’s 2014 convention! I imagine many of you will be surprised to find me penning the annual Treasurer’s report, instead of Michael Morrow, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP), who was elected Treasurer at last year’s convention. Michael served with skill and integrity, but unfortunately needed to resign the position last December. The Executive Council was charged with selecting a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, a task that was taken very seriously and was the subject of diligent work by all concerned. After reviewing my experience, which included but was not limited to two years as the Treasurer of the GTFF, Local 3544, the Executive Council appointed me in January of this year. I am tremendously honored and humbled by this, and I fervently hope to serve well in Michael’s stead as our union moves forward into another exciting and challenging year! It’s my pleasure to report that AFT-Oregon continues to be on solid financial footing, as reflected in our 2013 financial audit. You’ll find the financial statements from that audit attached to this convention packet for your consideration, but I’d like to call your attention to a few key items. First, the general fund remains solid, experiencing expenditures of $1,859,473 for the fiscal year and income of $2,010,023 -- a slight increase from the previous year of $1,882,923 -- generated from net percapitas, AFT grants and assistance, service contracts, and reimbursements (including a significant

Steve McAllister AFT-Oregon Treasurer reimbursement from the AFT Defense Fund in the ongoing civil racketeering lawsuits against Bill Sizemore organizations). This net gain in the general fund heading into this fiscal year is encouraging, providing the state federation with financial flexibility in continuing our acclimation to the new per capita structure passed two conventions ago, as well as the significant changes to our operation brought about by the office move this year. Second, our investment in the building fund for the last several years enabled us to move our offices to a more suitable location in Portland. It’s a tribute to the great planning work done by Executive Council members, AFT-Oregon staff and my predecessors that our organization was able to conclude such an ambitious project in the midst of continued economic uncertainty in our state! Since I assumed my duties in February 2014, I’ve been assisted by

both President David Rives, who was enormously helpful in orienting me to the various duties that come with my new position, and by Sarah Sevey, AFT-Oregon’s Financial Operations Coordinator. Sarah’s enthusiasm and attention to detail have allowed me to quickly come to grips with our state federation’s financial status, and I very much look forward to continuing to work with her as I bring my own ideas and skills to the table. I also expect to work closely with the new Chief of Staff, once that person is selected; as a member of the Executive Committee, along with the President, Executive Vice-President, Secretary and Vice-President of Political Action, we’re working to find the right person for that vital position. I am very excited to have this opportunity to contribute to the state federation that has come to mean so much to me in my time as a member. As Treasurer of the GTFF, I worked diligently to revamp our budget, implementing it as a living document that encouraged our membership to set their own priorities, while maintaining realistic estimates of our financial resources. As a result, many new programs were developed, and new leadership cultivated, goals above and beyond simply maintaining a balanced budget. In that spirit, as Treasurer of AFTOregon, I encourage any member with concerns or ideas to contact me. Our budget represents the collected goals and priorities of our union, making it a collaborative document, of which I am just a steward. I want to hear from you! In solidarity, Steve McAllister Treasurer, AFT-Oregon

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Executive Council

President David Rives Local 2277, PCCFFAP

Executive Vice-President Belinda Reagan Local 111, PFSP

Secretary Devin Hunter Local 4671, HCU

he Executive Council is established by the Constitution with instructions to “carry on all the business affairs of AFT-Oregon.” It is comprised of all the elected officers of the State Federation. Additional non-voting, liaison seats are designated for the principle officer of the state retiree chapter and AFT Locals in Oregon who are not required to be affiliated with the State Federation. The Council’s authority includes setting policy; adopting a budget; participating in AFT and other affiliate conferences and programs; recommending Constitution and Bylaws amendments and policy resolutions to the annual Convention. The Council exercises this authority through regular meetings six to eight times a year and by setting policy and program direction through resolutions, program budgeting and other decisions for implementation by executive staff. Officers are elected biennially in odd-numbered years during Convention and serve two-year terms, commencing July 1. Officers must be members in good standing of an affiliated Local in good standing. Not more than two members from a single Local may simultaneously serve on the Executive Council.

Treasurer Steve McAllister Local 3544,GTFF

Vice-President Political Action Sarah Grider Local 3922, PCCFCE

Vice-President Vickie Brumit Local 3972, SWOCCCF

Vice-President John Copp Local 4754, UECGCC

Vice-President Kelly Cowan Local 3571, PSUFA

Vice-President Jeff Grider Local 3922, PCCFCE

Vice-President Tim Taylor Local 111, PFSP

Vice-President Elizabeth Hardardt Local 6069, CGE

Vice-President Bernadette Kapocias Local 3190, SWOCCFT

Vice-President Dana Rognlie Local 3544, GTFF

Vice-President Kevin Weitemeir Local 6069, CGE

Liaison Steven Rooney Oregon Nurses Association

Liaison Tim Stoelb Local 6732, OSEA

Happening at the state federation AFT-Oregon in transition AFT-Oregon moved to its new home in June, 2013, which features a conference room that we have made available to Locals who need space for meetings. Various alliances and coalitions have also been able to use our office facilities, for example, the Oregon AFL-CIO held their strategic planning retreat in our building. We’ve modernized our computer network and communications at the AFT-Oregon office. All staff received training on Membership Suite and the AFT Toolkit to provide them with database and reporting tools to help them organize and activate our members. Since last convention, we saw the departure of Political Organizer Kate Gonsalves, Field Representative Eben Pullman, and Chief of Staff David Cecil. Cecil is now the executive director for Local 3209, United Academics of UO. Hired were Field Representatives Rodolfo Continued on Page 15

Liaison Val Jack AFT-Oregon Retirees

Liaison Elex Tenney Local 5017, OFNHP

Staff and Programs

The numerous programs and activities of AFT-Oregon are implemented by staff. Staff work is organized reflecting both programs and functional needs of the organization. With the number of staff compared to the level of activities generated by needs at both the Local and State levels, each staff person carries additional responsibilities in functional areas along with their primary assignment to further all activities. Shannon Brett Director of Political and Legislative Affairs

Karen Bartholomew Field Representative

Cadie Conser Data Technician

Kristen Fitzpatrick Administrative Program Coordinator

Leah Leach Administrative Office Coordinator

Debra Mayo-Kelley Field Representative

Susan Miller Director of Member Benefits

Rodolfo Palma Field Representative

Sarah Sevey Financial Operations Coordinator

Jillian Smith Communications Representative

Julia Trist Political Action Organizer

Continued from Page 14 Palma and Debra Mayo-Kelley, and Political Action Organizer Julia Trist. At press time we are in the final stages of hiring a new Chief of Staff. AFT’s voice in Oregon AFT in Oregon is composed of four affiliates: AFT-Oregon; Oregon School Employees Association, Local 6732; Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, Local 5017; and Oregon Nurses Association. Together, we represent over 40,000 members and work together to pass pro-education, pro-healthcare, and pro-labor legislation and policy. Expanding our field program Our field program is expanding with the new position serving the Eugene and Coos Bay areas. Field staff are not only assisting with bargaining and grievances, but also helping our locals to build strong worksite leader systems, increase membership and member participation, and build bridges with community partners. They’re conducting worksite leader trainings in our locals. They’re working with the First Book program in our K-12 and higher education locals. They’re helping locals keep better track of their members so we can grow activism within our union. The field program has focused on helping locals to activate members and to build a strong labor movement. This is also important as AFT-Oregon tries to improve outreach to members at a time when our union needs to defend itself. Field staff are participating in trainings and meetings designed to build their skills and knowledge of AFT and our affiliates and partners. The Oregon Strong Voice Summit, scheduled prior to this convention, promises to bring many community organizations together with labor affiliates of the Oregon AFL-CIO. Leadership Development AFT-Oregon held a successful Winter School with instructors from AFT and fellow affiliates in other states. We also held our 2nd annual Northwest Leadership Conference in conjunction with AFT-Washington and Oregon School Employees Association, AFT Local 6732. Leaders from AFT affiliates in Utah, Idaho, and the Washington State Nurses Association learned important skills such as public speaking, maintaining worksite leader systems, treasurer skills, effective negotiating, and running contract campaigns. This year’s will add participants from AFT in Alaska and from the Oregon Nurses Association.

Note: At press time AFT-Oregon was in the final stages of hiring a new Chief of Staff. Local leaders heard about the dangers of anti-worker attacks at this year’s Local Presidents Conference. Guest speaker David Hecker, President of AFT Michigan, recounted his state’s efforts to pass a pro-union ballot initiative and then the response from the anti-union side to restrict collective bargaining rights. His message was to be strategic and thoughtful about how we proceed to fight for unions.

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Executive Council Action

The following are official minutes as approved by the Executive Council. You can find meeting agendas and minutes available on the AFT-Oregon website.

April 12, 2013 meeting, Sunriver Present: David Rives, President; Belinda Reagan, Executive VP; Rodger Gamblin, Secretary; Ruth Kosto, Treasurer; Louise Currin, Political Action VP; Vice Presidents Vickie Brumit, John Copp, Kelly Cowan, Ed DeGrauw, Deborah Hall, Bryce Peake, Larry Reaney, Katie Stofer, Steve Wojcikiewicz, and Joel Yoder; and Liaison Val Jack, President, Local 8035R. Absent: Liaisons Elex Tenney, President, Local 5017 (OFNHP) and Bonnie Luisi, President, Local 6732 (OSEA). Staff: David Cecil, Chief of Staff, Shannon Brett, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Guests: Wren Keturi, President Local 6069; Daniel Holder, Member, Local 6069; Danny Ritter, Member, Local 6069; Thomas Morrill, Member, Local 6069; Ashley Bromley, Staff, Local 6069. Minutes of the March 16, 2013 meeting were M/S adopted without objection. Reports A. President Rives report. Rives reviewed the education budget in Salem. He updated the EC on the current status of performance funding legislation, mentioning the Councilor Ed DeGraw had provided testimony on the bill and that the Legislature is listening to AFT-Oregon on these matters. He reported on the current status of independent boards for OUS and the progress on making unemployment available to contingent faculty. Rives reported on the current status of the Northwest Leadership Forum. July 11-14, Vancouver, WA. Discussion ensued as to proper rates to charge attendees..The council had no objection to a $100 registration fee nor to a Thursday evening session. Rives reported on the recent staff changes. He gave a report on the status of the new building, including the added costs for a new HVAC system, and the sale of the current building. The council had no objection to NEA chapters participating in the AFL-CIO including Central Labor Councils. Treasurer Kosto’s financial reports included in the packet. She reported on her meeting with Sarah Sevey, informing the EC that everything is fine.

Secretary Gamblin’s report included in the packet. Executive Vice President Reagan introduced a discussion of committee chair assignments at convention and that the Executive VP has traditionally chaired the Constitution and Bylaws Committee. VP Political Action Currin’s report included in packet. VP Currin reported the latest information on the threat of a Right-to-Work initiative being placed on the ballot. The Council discussed the need to educate all AFT-Oregon members about the dangers of Right-to-Work legislation. The Council agreed that education should start now with a letter to local presidents. M/S/P to donate the following sums: Up to $20,000 to Our Oregon to assist with Right-To-Work polling and research. $7500 for annual dues to the Labor Candidate School. Up to $2500 to Friends of Jamie Rodriguez for his school board campaign. Up to $1000 to Francisco Acosta for his school board campaign. Up to $1500 to Local 3972 to support pro-labor candidates for the SW Oregon Community College Board. Up to $500 to Rich Cunningham for his Lane Community College Board campaign. $500 to the National Nurse campaign. All donations are made once a local endorsement is made and financial contribution is requested. Vice President Hall reported on the PSRP Conference that she recently attended. She encouraged all Councilors to get involved with their division conference. M/S/P to approve expense reports for VP Peake and VP Wojcikiewicz which had been previously submitted late. B. Executive Director Schwarz’s report submitted in writing and included in the packet. C. Chief of Staff Cecil reported that a position announcement for a Field Coordinator position based in Eugene was being drafted and would soon be posted. Cecil also reported on the status of the

remodeling of the newly purchased building, which was proceeding on schedule. D. Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Brett provided a report on the success of the 2013 Lobby Day. Brett gave the Council an update on the legislative session, leading to a discussion of SB822 and its potential impact on AFT-Oregon members. E. The Scholarship and Awards Commission reported that they had had some difficulty this year in that not many locals were submitting materials for awards, particularly the communications award. Past practice held that unless there were more than two entries, no award was given out regardless of the merit of the materials submitted. There was general agreement that this policy should be reexamined before next year’s Convention. New Business A. General discussion of the amendments and resolutions before the Convention. C. President Rives reported that he planned to make a RFP for a new auditor. He planned to start by contacting other unions to in the Portland area to see who they used. D. Discussion of the idea to let NEA affiliates participate on local labor councils. No formal action was taken. E. Discussion regarding request for donations for a May Day Parade. No formal action taken, but Councilors were generally not in favor of supporting the request because of lack of information regarding who made the request and the proposed use of money. Executive Session The Executive Council convened an Executive Session at 3 pm for personnel and legal matters, updating the status of a grievance filed by the United Employees Guild. The Council reconvened their meeting at 3:10 pm and resumed business. Set next Executive Council meeting, 8:30 a.m., June 1, 2013, Lake Oswego M/S/P to adjourn at 3:15 pm

Executive Council Action: June 1, 2013 meeting, Lake Oswego Present: David Rives, President; Belinda Reagan, Executive VP; Rodger Gamblin, Secretary; Ruth Kosto, Treasurer; Louise Currin, Political Action VP; Vice Presidents Vickie Brumit, John Copp, Kelly Cowan, Ed DeGrauw, Deborah Hall, Larry Reaney, Katie Stofer, Steve Wojcikiewicz, and Joel Yoder; and Liaision Val Jack, President, Local 8035R. Absent: Vice-President Bryce Peake, Local 3544; Liaisons Elex Tenney, President, Local 5017 (OFNHP); Bonnie Luisi and Tim Stoelb, Local 6732 (OSEA). Staff: David Cecil, Chief of Staff; Shannon Brett, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs. Guests: Kevin Weitemier, Local 6069; Jeff Grider and Sarah Grider, Local 3922; Michael Morrow, Local 2277; Eric Weyrauch, Local 4671; Devin Hunter, Local 4671. Call to Order 8:32 am by President Rives. Minutes of the April 12, 2013 meeting were M/S adopted without objection as submitted. Reports A. A. Officers President Rives’ report submitted in writing and included in the packet. President Rives further reported on a meeting with the President and Executive Director of Local 5017. Rives reported that, in response to a request from the Council, he contacted other labor unions – OSEA, OEA, and AFSCME - to find out who performed their audit. He has been in contact with one auditor and has plans to follow up with the others in the next two weeks. . On the subject of leadership development, Rives reported on his recent trip to Washington DC to attend a LEAD conference organized by AFT to train state federation leaders on the latest leadership development techniques. He talked about his intention to bring work with Rick Kuplinski to help Locals develop their internal organizing programs. He reminded the Council of the upcoming Higher Education Forum and the NW Leadership Forum and the opportunities for Locals to have their leaders develop their skills. He set a goal of having 50 AFTOregon members at the NW Leadership Forum. Rives informed the Council of two opportunities to be involved in the larger labor movement. The first was a meeting of Health Care for All Oregon group in Eugene. Devin Hunter tentatively volunteered to attend this meeting. The second opportunity was a solicitation from the International Association of Machinists for volunteers to help in an organizing drive at Precision Cast

Continued from Page 16 Parts. Treasurer Kosto’s report submitted in the packet. Secretary Gamblin’s report included in the packet. M/S/P to approve expense reports for Executive VP Reagan which had been previously submitted late. B. Staff Reports Chief of Staff Cecil’s report submitted in the packet. Cecil reported that the Executive Committee had met and agreed to hire Rodolfo Palma, with the consent of the Council. Each of the Executive Committee members commented on their positive feelings toward the hire. Cecil reported on the ongoing organizing efforts at United Academics and Portland State University. He announced that the classified staff at the Oregon Coast Community College had been successfully accreted in to Local 6020. Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Brett’s report submitted in the packet. Brett further reported on the end-of-session fury in Salem, with attention focused on finalizing the budgets. She reported that there is a danger that there may be a renewed effort at PERS cuts as part of the budget process, maybe in conjunction with a shot at capturing some of the corporate kicker rebate. Brett reported on the ongoing Higher Education restructuring efforts and the various ins and outs. The Officers engaged in discussion about these issues and the prospects for halting PERS reform while retaining the corporate kicker reform. Brett discussed the recent school and college board races. Officers Gamblin and Brumit discussed the races their locals had supported in Eugene. Brett said that she planned to follow up in a couple of months to reflect with locals on ways we could improve our efforts next time. Brett pledged to resend her letter to local presidents discussing right-to-work and what it might mean for Oregon. C. Committee Reports The Officers debriefed on the Convention. There was general praise of the staff. The Officers agreed that there should be a survey to local presidents to launch planning for the 2015 Convention, which should be held at a union establishment. New Business A. Report on the actions taken to date related to the resolutions passed at convention: several documents have been posted to the website; a forum for AFT-Oregon leaders on student debt and post-secondary financing had been scheduled; President

Rives and incoming Vice-President Devin Hunter were going to attend the upcoming annual meeting of Health Care for All Oregon; AFTOregon was strongly advocating for several revenue proposals in the legislature, including applying funds in the corporate kicker to the community college support fund; and a letter supporting the teaching of evolution had been sent to the National Center for Science Education, which notified AFT-Oregon that it would be used in their campaign. The remaining Resolutions were M/S/P. B. Chief of Staff Cecil presented a proposed budget that had been previously approved by the Executive Committee. There was general discussion of the proposed budget. The proposed budget was M/S/P without amendment. C. President Rives reported that he had hired a new cleaning service for the office, as well as a new landscape service. He updated the Council on his progress in hiring a new arbitrator and he took suggestions from the Council. D. Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Brett reported on her meeting with Basic Rights Oregon about their campaign to legalize same sex marriage in Oregon. The Council agrees that we should have someone from BRO come to a future Council meeting to train us on how to successfully talk to our members about gay marriage. E. President Rives presented his proposed performance measurement mechanism for the Chief of Staff. The Officers offered suggestions for ways to improve the system. Executive Session The Executive Council convened an Executive Session at 11 am for personnel and legal matters, discussing the proposed performance feedback process for the Chief of Staff. The Council reconvened their meeting at 11:40 am and resumed business. F. The Council M/S/P the employment agreement and contracts for President, Chief of Staff, and Director of Political and Legislative Affairs. G. President Rives suggested that there be a one-day orientation for the new Executive Council, possibly bringing in an AFT facilitator. Returning officers (and the incoming officers in attendance) supported that idea. Set next reserved date for Executive Council meeting, 8:30 a.m., September 21, 2013. M/S/P to adjourn at 11:47 pm

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Executive Council Action: Continued from Page 17 September 21, 2013, Portland Present: President David Rives, Executive Vice-President Belinda Reagan, Treasurer Michael Morrow, Secretary Bryce Peake, and Officers Kelly Cowan, Sarah Grider, Jeff Grider, Devin Hunter, Bernadette Kapocias, Dana Rognlie, Tim Taylor, and Kevin Weitemier. Absent: Officers Vickie Brumit and John Copp; Liaisons Elex Tenney, President, Local 5017 (OFNHP), Tim Stoelb, President, Local 6732 (OSEA), and Steve Rooney, President, ONA. Staff: David Cecil, Chief of Staff; Shannon Brett, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Call to Order at 8:32 am by President Rives. Minutes of the June 1, 2013 meeting were M/S adopted without objection as submitted. Reports A. Officers President Rives’ report submitted in writing and included in the packet. President Rives further reported on the AFT Legislative issues conference and the national concerns over initiative ballots becoming more frequent in all the states. Northwest Leadership Forum had great attendance, including from other states. We received some assistance coming from AFT for participants from Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. This may become a replacement for the Union Leadership Institute West that AFT used to run. The AFL-CIO convention had a message of shared prosperity. A motion for community afﬁliations (i.e. community groups that are allies), which AFT-OR was a model for, was passed. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary of Labor Tom Perez had great speeches. Treasurer Morrow’s report was submitted in the packet.

We have a new ledger, we have new accounting software, a new chief of staff, and treasurer. Treasurer Morrow’s goal is to have squeaky clean books, with no doubt about where money is going. One of the things we’re going to do is start putting notes in accounting work. It’s one of the beneﬁts of quickbooks. We need to make sure we’re clear on our categories too. It seems like some things being counted as maintenance is really construction and building fund. Executive Vice-President Reagan reported on the AFT Local Presidents Conference and the ways unions are pushing back against anti-labor organizations. It was very touching to meet the union leader from Newtown, who is ﬁghting for members that are now suffering from PTSD and other problems. Vice-President Hunter reported on the Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) campaign and how we can help by sending our members to the HCAO, going to their website, and joining their chapters. They have a comprehensive plan for filing a ballot initiative in 2016. It is a good group with some good advocates for healthcare. The big issue is universality - there are a lot of arguments, for example, that illegal immigrants shouldn’t count. Educating people about the Affordable Care Act is important and is a gateway into educating people about Health Care for All. Vice-President Rognlie reported on efforts to relieve and lower student debt. She was attending an upcoming west coast regional meeting on college debt. On the national scene, Fannie Mae is no longer a part of ALEC. LESS-T (League of Educators

and Students Slashing Tuition) has become a 501c3 non-for-proﬁt. LESS-T would appreciate legal advice from AFT-OR on how to do this work. M/S/P to provide initial funding of $500 to LESS-T. B. Staff Reports Activities Chief of Staff Cecil’s reported that the United Academics had completed bargaining and scheduled a contract ratification and charter election for October 8. AAUP is interested in collaborating on an organizing effort for the graduate employees at PSU. AFT-Oregon has hired a Julia Trist as the Political Action Organizer. M/S/P for two additional tickets to emerge event for Executive Council Officers. We are tracking the dispensation of resolutions. Campus equity week is October 28-November 4. If locals are interested in doing something for the week, which is emphasizing equity problems across campuses (gender, racial, sexual, etc.). AFT is very interested in helping people put on events. The fourth annual civil war brew off GTFF & CGE to raise money for charity by brewing beer and having a tasting is November 9. Kelly Cowan mentioned SEIU 503 had a rally on campus and representatives from all of the unions participated. M/S/P to change authority from Chief of Staff to President for contributions in the policy manual. M/S/P to change reference from executive director to chief of staff in the policy manual. Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Brett reported that legislative reports will be sent to the locals with updated score cards to include the results of the special session of the legislature.

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November 15, 2013, Portland

Present: President David Rives, Executive Vice-President Belinda Reagan, Treasurer Michael Morrow, and Officers Kelly Cowan, Sarah Grider, Jeff Grider, Devin Hunter, Bernadette Kapocias, Dana Rognlie, Tim Taylor, Kevin Weitemier, and Liaison Val Jack. Absent: Secretary Bryce Peake and VicePresident Kelly Cowan; Liaisons Elex Tenney, President, Local 5017 (OFNHP), Tim Stoelb, President, Local 6732 (OSEA), and Steve Rooney, President, ONA. Staff: David Cecil, Chief of Staff; Shannon Brett, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs Call to Order at 1:00 pm by President Rives. Minutes of the September 21, 2013 meeting were not adopted. M/S/P revision for the next meeting. President Report (report submitted) Staff attended training on new ballot initiative, how to talk with members. OEA Meeting - Revenue Initiative on ballot – minimal effort from OEA on ballot initiative State Fed Presidents Conference “Reclaiming the Promise.” Deborah Hall – Working on task force for classified employees. AFT – A day of action, December 9 – nationwide activities. Pay it Forward – AFT-Oregon does not support Merkley in pushing this through. Student Debt Forum – had a meeting in October, meeting again before Christmas break. Black Friday Protest – Protest being held at Walmarts across the nation. Contributions - $500 to Labors Community Agency Christmas Party; and $500 to LESS-T. Treasurer Report (report submitted) Teresea McGuire, auditor for Lauka Associates invited to go over audit. Many changes

this year in staff, auditors, payroll software, filing system, etc.. No concerns to be worried about, Form 990 being filed today. M/S/P Audit report accepted AFT-Oregon would like to eliminate service agreements with Locals and are meeting with Locals for trainings. Chief of Staff: Updating member data base and working with Locals on updating their own records using Toolkit and easy upload Requested assistance from AFT Defense Fund for OTUEF case. Property value in question from Klamath Falls; appraisal low. Going to invite Greg Hartman to Executive Council meeting to discuss status of the case and property value. United Academics ratified their contract and are electing officers. Organizing of graduate employees at PSU has begun. Sarah Burke was hired as a temporary project organizer to organize for PSU.

Eben Pullman, Field Representative, resigned his position at AFT-Oregon and took a position at AFSCME. The Field Representative position has been posted. Political Report – (report submitted). New Business M/S/P Contract agreement between AFTOregon and United Employees Guild. Chuck Shetekoff from OCPP was invited to speak and gave a presentation about what his organization does and the benefits of support. Motion to contribute $5000 to OCPP. M/S/P Motion amended to contribute $7500 to OCPP. Vacant position on the Executive Council: Liz Hardardt, Local 6069 and Rodger Gamblin, Local 2417 both present to run for open seat. M/S/P Liz Hardardt was voted in as the new Vice-President M/S/P Adjourned 5:45 pm.

December 13, 2013, Portland

Present: President David Rives, Treasurer Michael Morrow, Officers, Sarah Grider, Jeff Grider, Devin Hunter, Bernadette Kapocias, Dana Rognlie, Kevin Weitemier, and Val Jack. Absent: Executive Vice-President Belinda Reagan, Vice-Presidents Kelly Cowan and Tim Taylor. Call to Order at 5:30 pm by President Rives. New Business A. Chief of Staff recruitment process. M/S/P Post position in early January and pursue an open recruitment process. B. Recommendation of Political and Legislative Affairs Committee to recommend Rob Nosse for House District 42. M/S/P AFT-Oregon recommends Rob Nosse, contribution classification #3 (up to $5,000 for an election). C. Report from Convention Committee for a tentative 2014 convention agenda. M/S/P approve the agenda for the 2014 convention. D. Re-submission of revised resolution to the Oregon AFL-CIO: Require Disclosure of Political Donors Names. M/S/P approve submitting the revised resolution.

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Scholarships and Awards Jaime Rodriguez, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) was awarded the John Connor Award during the 2013 AFT-Oregon Awards Dinner. Rodriguez was honored for his tireless volunteer work on various AFT-Oregon political action activities. “I’m very appreciative of the honor. And with ongoing support we can continue the labor movement forward,” said Rodriguez. Locals were also honored for membership and political action. Celebrating anniversaries were Local 6200 (AAP), 10 years; and Locals 2417 (LCCEF) and 3190 (SWOCCFT), 40 years. Master of Ceremonies, Belinda Reagan, AFT-Oregon Executive Vice-President also read a statement from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Awareness.

2013 Awards (for the year 2012) John Connor Memorial Award • Jaime Rodriguez, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) Outstanding Contribution to Public Awareness • Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici

Jaime Rodriguez, Local 2277 (PCCFFAP) was honored with the John Connor Memorial Award.

Treasurer’s Award • Gail Conard, Local 3662 (SFCE) Political Action Awards • Local 3571 (PSUFA): Highest Percentage Increase in Voluntary Individual Contribution • Local 2277 (PCCFFAP): Highest Numerical Increase • Local 2278 (WOUFT): Highest Number of Voluntary Contribution • Local 2278 (WOUFT): Highest Average Contribution • Local 2278 (WOUFT): Highest Total Contribution Membership Awards Numerical Growth • Local 2417 (LCCEF) • Local 6069 (CGE) Percentage Awards • Local 2417 (LCCEF) • Local 6069 (CGE) 100% Voluntary Membership • Local 3432 (WVCCF) • Local 3466 (BMFT) • Local 3662 (SFCE) Scholarships Carl J. Megel Johnathan Crandall, son of Mindy Crandall, president of Local 6069 (CGE). Johnathan is now enrolled at the University of Oregon and is majoring in molecular biology.

Johnathan Crandall thanked delegates for the Albert F. Shanker scholarship. Crandall is now enrolled in the Honors College at the University of Oregon.

Albert F. Shanker Lauren Orr, daughter of Michelle Orr, Local 111 (PFSP). Lauren is attending Linfield College and plans on studying abroad in France this spring. Shirley J. Gold Frank Acosta is a member of Local 111 (PFSP), and Multnomah Education Service District Board member. He attends Corban University and plans to pursue a Masters in Education.

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