SEIU 668 CHAPTER  4 Minutes

April 12, 2006

Chapter meeting-Cedar Brook-Belle Vernon

Pledge of Allegiance opened meeting at 6:15 and dinner commenced.

Roll call of officers:       John Terpko-Chairperson-present

                                        Natalie Keys-Vice Chairperson-present

                                        Bea Abril-Secretary-absent-excused

                                       Keith Saunders-Secretary-absent-excused

                                       Linda Andrews-Retired Affairs-absent-excused

<Acting as Secretary-Karen Cunningham; acting as Retired Affairs Officer-Mike Simoncelli>

Officers’ reports were given.

Business agents’ reports were distributed or discussed.  There is not movement in Washington County local unit workers.  Negotiations continue and a big stumbling block is health care; the same as it is for Westmoreland County local unit workers.

Shop reports given.  Mr. Dahlheimer spoke of fears of closing state mental hospitals again.

Motions were made & enclosed with minutes submitted to Harrisburg.

1. to pay for up to 10 tickets for Washington Labor Council Banquet at $35 a person and to purchase ½ page ad at a cost of $125.  Passed 15-0

2. to pay for up to 15 tickets for Westmoreland Labor Council Banquet at $40 a   person and purchase full page ad at a cost of $150.  Passed 14-0

3. To approve no more than $1000 for purchases on Lobby Day from SEIU store for members and attendees (relatives).  Passed 13-0

<Full wording of transcripts are available on this website under the Motions link>

Meeting adjourned at 8:55/ PM

In Solidarity,

KAREN CUNNINGHAM

Acting Secretary