Archive for June, 2011

Minutes June 17, 2011

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

USF-UFF Chapter Meeting


Attendance. There were ten members in attendance (and three guests, including WUSF report Mark Schreiner), including seven members of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum.


Minutes. Minutes of the June 3 meeting approved.


President’s report. Major issues outlined.


Treasurer’s report. We are solvent.


Membership. Discussion.


Grievances. Discussion of outstanding grievances, and grievance training Monday, 20 June.


Bargaining. Discussion of USF President Genshaft’s proposal for a bonus to offset the 3 % tax patch on employees for their retirement programs.


Communications. Discussion of current initiatives.


New business. There seems to be a new travel reimbursement policy; we will seek clarification about what this policy is..


These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on 18 June 2011.

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Minutes June 3, 2011

Saturday, June 4th, 2011

USF-UFF Chapter Meeting


Attendance. There were twelve members in attendance, including ten members of the Chapter Council, sufficient for a quorum.


Minutes. Minutes of the May 20 meeting approved.


President’s report. Major issues outlined.


Grievances. Discussion of outstanding grievances. There will be grievance training for the new committee on June 20.


Membership. Discussion of campaign status; UFF will be present at the New Faculty Orientation on August 11.


Bargaining. Two major issues.

  • Summer pay for thesis and dissertation directors. UFF USF Chapter President Paul Terry has signed an MOU on implementing the contractual language during this summer.
  • Merit pay. Discussion of proposed language for an MOU on implementing the contractual language on merit pay.


Treasury. We are solvent.


Communications. Discussion of website.


Koch Institute donation to FSU. Several public statements have been made, by UFF, affiliates and allies.


Effects of new legislation. Discussion of public forums.


These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on June 4, 2011.

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