MINUTES OF - Michigan Corrections Organization

State Executive Board Minutes
October 12 & 13, 2005
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Advised that a rebate from SEIU of approximately $10,000 was given to MCO for political
education that was left over from 2003 and 2004.
Advised that the new president and chief steward orientation to be held in conjunction with the
Central Committee meeting will be the kickoff for staff to go in the field to train stewards.
Reported on his attendance at the SEIU Public Service Division Leadership Assembly.
The first meeting of the Change to Win Federation was held on September 27, 2005. Change to
Win is close to having even numbers of members with the AFL-CIO.
Motion was made by John Ost to send Mel to a Public Affairs Council conference. Supported by
Jim Johnson and MOTION CARRIED.
Advised that Sacha Crowley will attend the Michigan Labor Press Conference.
Tom Tylutki reported on the following topics:
Advised that the Mid-Michigan facility requested that a former union official represent a
member. The board has already voted in the past to not allow this.
Thanked the bylaws committee for its efforts and hard work.
Advised that he will be meeting at HVM with staff on October 17th to discuss the large
number of grievances filed at that facility.
Advised that the department is looking closely at each facility to identify positions to cut.
Thanked Mel Grieshaber for his efforts on the punk prison and the clothing allowance.
Advised that a new Corrections academy class will begin on October 24th for 124 new
officers. Another 100 officers may be trained in January or February.
Reported that civil service temporarily increased its travel reimbursement from 40.5 to 48.5
cents per mile. Motion was made by Scott Fischer to increase MCO's reimbursement rate
to 48 cents per mile September 2005 through December 2005. Supported by John Ost
and MOTION CARRIED.
Advised that a dispute has arisen between the two elected chapter officers at MRF on the
appointment of the remaining chapter officers. Motion was made by John Ost to refer the
issue back to the chapter board to have a posted chapter meeting at which the members
will decide on the method to be used to fill chapter vacancies. Supported by Cary Gross
and MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted two challenges to the election of the Region III Representative for the camps.
Motion was made by Scott Fischer to hold a new election. Supported by Cary Gross and
MOTION CARRIED.
Andy Potter reported on the following topics:
Reported on the activities of the Joint Labor/Management Health and Safety Committee.