NALC Greater East BayBranch1111 General Meeting June25, 2024,
eneral Meeting called to order at7:12PMby E.V.P. Narciso Paderanga
Pledge ofAllegiance: Ledby Lumus Russell IV
Moment of Silence: May we pleasehave amoment of silence forour departedbrothers and sisters, aswell as family members who havepassed sinceourlast branch meeting.
Announcements: We have the 50/50drawing andfivesets ofA's ticketsto raffle offtonight. After nextmonth's JulyGeneral Branch meeting onJuly 23,2024, wewillbehaving adelegates meetingfor this year's National Convention in Boston. All delegatespleasebe present. Raffel tickets are still available lo sell so please see Mary Phelps after tonight's meeting. Minutes of the previous Branch Meeting of May28th readby A.S.T. John Ferreirawith amotion toaccepttheminutes made by Mary Phelps/2ndby Lumus Russell- Motion passed.
Communications: Newhires sincelastbranchmeeting (53)
Financial Report from May 2024 readby A.S.T. John Ferreira. New Members present - None.
A motion to"Welcome the New Members"madebyJohn Jekabson/2ndJoshuaPearl- Motion passed.
Roll Call: All present and accountedfor exceptfor those excused as noted within. Edward Fletcher, Marisela Fletcher, Stephan Robinson, Francis Swint, ChrisCalica, Ka Moon Yi, and Gary Gomez.
A Motion to accept the requests for excusedabsences made by FranciscoCabrera2ndbyRickie Cox- Motion passed. Executive Council Minutes fromJune18, 2024, readby Trustee RonJones. A motion made by Mary Phelps toapprovetheJune18, 2024, minutes 2nd by JacobMorgan - Motion passed.
Special Guest(s) - None
Reports of Officers:
o 4th VP-April PatrickWehavebeen receiving pre-arb settlements from thecity of Berkeley inwhich Branch1111 is to
receive $500.00 pergrievanceformanagement's continued violationsofarticle7of the CBA. Thank you,all Berkeley stewards, for allyour hardwork.
o 3rd VP -Eddie Murphy ThankedTerrence, April & Francisco forgrievancesfiledand now comingbackresolvedin the union'sfavor. Twenty-five to thirtygrievances filed were management sent carriers to other offices now gettingpaid. Lastmonthat my McVittiePostOffice Ifileda conductcasewheninitiallyamemberofmanagement was talkinga different language other than English on the workroom floor. He did not likeit when I told himto speak English. Later as Iwas turned tothe side hewalkedby andbrushed up againstme. That iswhat lead to myconduct case. I called the Postmaster andwastoldhewasout ona nonpaidstatusstill had not returned to work. Thecarriers arehappyand greetmewhenIarriveinsteadofme having toapproachthem.
o 2ndVP-Terrence Super-Irecently receiveda pre-arbdecisionfrom the SanRamon Post Officewhere acarrier was denied a transfer. Long storyshorthewasawarded a lump sum of $6,000.00andthe transferwasapproved.Also, in San Ramon management inviolationofArticle 15whennot complying withaprior decision to post vacantroutesupfor bid.Thesuccessfulbidderwasawardedaone-time lump-sumof $1,000.00and out ofschedule pay. InVallejowe have a serious issuewithcompliance resultingin eachcarrier toreceivealumpsum of$1,000.00.
1s1VP -Mary Abante- In Pittsburgwe are almost done with route adjustmentsand carriers arenothappy. Alotofthe senior carriershad walking added to theirroutes. CORE does not take intoconsiderationseniority of thecarrierwhen adjusting routes. Josh andJacobhave donea greatjobbutcan only dosomuch. InAlameda Ireceivedapre-arb dealing with stationary time. The disciplineremoved and rescinded withthe carrier needinga longer than usualrest stop. In Rodeo another carrierhad approved FMLA protection issued a LOWwhich was removed andrescinded. In Martinez, acarrier was told to stay home," no workavailable." Later mailed aletter directinghim toresigngofigure now backto work,workingovertime.
o EVP - Narciso Paderanga -next year the maximum annual leavehourstocarry over willremain 520 hours going into 2025 Noword yet on our new contract. Route inspectionsin Lafayetteresultedin some routes' travel time reduced 1 of 2
significantly. When they got their consultations, the carriers were told their routes were close to eight hours as possible. Later30 mins added to each one. We have been informed that our National President sent a letter to Branch70 President Ricardo Guzman informing him that the TIAREAP process is over.
o President - Ed Fletcher. Excused
Other Reports:
o Insurance Officer's Report - Jacob Morgan - No Report
o Editor's Report: Joshua Pearl -The next issue willbe July10 & 11 and we can alwaysuse pictures.
o California State Vice President Ron Jones- No Report
o Alameda County CLC & Legislative rep - Ron Jones- No report
o Contra Costa CLC & Legislative rep -Vacant
o Napa-Solano CLC & Legislative Rep-Sam Green-This year we haveearly endorsements. Napa & Solanotax measuresto be determined and the CLC monthly meeting datehas been changed.
o MDA Coordinator: Marisela Fletcher- Excused
o Food Drive Coordinators: Che' Perez & Irene Hernandez- Final results are 61,133 lbs. offood collected. The City of Alameda brought in 13 thousand lbs.
o EAP Committee rep Liz Corriea - No Report
o LCPF Committee reps-Mary Phelps, Narcisco Paderanga & Ron Jones- No Report
o Old Business: NarcisoPaderanga: Given the fact thatour Branch Newsletter isby-monthly, we will have the2nd reading ofthe proposed Article 7 By-Law changes and voting on the proposal itself at the July 23, 2024, Branch meeting.
A Motion to pay thebillsforJuly2024 by Mary Phelps/2nd Leticia Sanchez/Motion passed. Goodof the Association:
1. The Angels Wed. July 3, 2024,@6:40 p.m. won by JeffValentine Ticket#1843
2. TheAngels Thursday July 4, 2024,@1:07p.m. wonby Rickie Cox Ticket#1850
3. The Orioles Sunday July 7, 2024,@1:07 p.m. won by Ezekiel Bradley Ticket#1826 given to John Ferreira
4. The Angels Friday July 19, 2024,@4:40 p.m. won byPaul Petersen Ticket#1860
5. TheAngels Sunday July 21, 2024,@1:07p.m. wonby Ron Jones Ticket#1835 given to Eileen Brown
6. The 50/50 drawing/ $52.50 won by John Ferreira Ticket# 1801
Motionto Adjourn by Ray Garcia/2nd Jacob Morgan/ Motion passed. Meeting adjourned 8:11 PM.
Respectfullysubmitted.
Mary E. Phelps
Secretary Treasurer