UFF-USF

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

Minutes.

• Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes. Motion approved.

Membership.
Discussion of event for new faculty and professionals.

• Motion made and seconded to authorize the expenditure of chapter funds for an event to welcome new faculty and professionals. Motion approved.

Budget.
The treasurer presented a proposed budget.

• Motion made and seconded to approve the budget. Motion approved.

Impasse.
Discussion of the impasse situation.

• Motion made and seconded to purchase “UFF ‘ASK ME ABOUT LAYOFFS’” buttons for chapter members to wear and to distribute. Motion approved.

Chapter Schedule.
The chapter schedule was set for this semester.

• Motion made and seconded that the Chapter shall meet at noon on alternate Fridays, on September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 5 & 19, and December 2, at a place TBA on USF –Tampa except at those times the Chapter schedules it to meet at other campuses. Motion approved.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on August 29, 2010.

Attendance.
There were seventeen members in attendance. There was also a guest.

Introductions.
Introductions.

Membership.
We have new members.

Recognition for many years of exemplary service.

• Motion made and seconded. Resolved, that the USF Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida expresses its profound gratitude to Dr. Mark Klisch for his years of exemplary service to the United Faculty of Florida, to the University of South Florida, to his colleagues, to students, and to the community. Motion approved unanimously.

Introductions.

UFF Senate Meeting.
The meeting is on September 25, 26, and will be preceded by bargaining and grievance training. Any interested UFF members are invited to contact President Dorn.

State Budget.
Discussion.

Reports.

• Grievances. Discussion of outstanding grievances.
• Treasurer’s Report. We are solvent.
• Bargaining. Discussion.
• Political Action. Discussion.
• Communications. The new electronic system will be delayed.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on August 13, 2010.

Attendance.
There were twelve members in attendance, including eleven of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council. There was also a guest.

Bargaining.
Discussion of impasse.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on August 4, 2010.

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

USF Polytech.
Discussion of outstanding issues.

Bargaining.
Discussion of outstanding issues.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on July 17, 2010.

Good of the Order.
Discussion of outstanding issues.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on July 15, 2010.

Attendance.
There were thirteen members in attendance, including eleven of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council. And one guest.

Minutes.
The June 4 minutes were discussed.

Membership.
Discussion of membership.

Impasse & Bargaining.
Discussion of the impasse situation.

Summer Pay.
Discussion of incidents in which the summer pay cap was in appropriately applied.

Grievances.
Discussion of outstanding grievances.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on June 20, 2010.

Attendance.
There were nine members in attendance, including eight of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council.

Impasse.
Discussion.

USF Polytech.
Discussion.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on June 6, 2010.

Attendance.
There were nine members in attendance, including eight of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council. And one guest.

Grievances.
Discussion.

Bargaining.
Discussion.

Political Action.
Discussion.

State Policy.
Discussion.

Membership.
Discussion.

Affiliates.
The Chapter historically has assisted in paying expenses for Chapter members to attend affiliate meetings.

• Motion made and seconded: to reimburse nonrefundable airfare for one member who was scheduled to attend the NCHE/AFT/NEA meeting in San Jose this spring but had to cancel because of a medical emergency. Motion approved.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on May 25, 2010.

Attendance.
The meeting was at USF-Polytechnic. There were ten people in attendance, including six of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council.

Agenda.
The agenda were approved.

USF Polytechnic Affairs.
Several issues were discussed

• Discussion of tenure & promotion proposals.
• Annual evaluations: broad discussion.

Instructor Promotion Track.
Discussion.

Grievances.
Discussion.

• Motion made & seconded: To send a copy of the PERC Notice to Employees, with synopsis by S. Dorn, as a flier to all USF employees. Motion approved.

Rebate Case.
A member of the unit joined UFF before the fall semester and resigned in December.

• Motion made and seconded: That the member shall be provided with a rebate no more than $ 300 or total dues paid. Motion approved.

Bargaining.
Next bargaining session scheduled for Friday, May 14.

Political Action.
Some UFF members will participate in a fundraiser for Alex Sink on May 8.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on May 9, 2010.

USF-UFF Chapter Meeting

Attendance.
There were thirteen people in attendance, including eleven of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum of the Council.

Minutes & Agenda.
The minutes and agenda were approved.

Membership.
Discussion of rebate policy.

• Motion made & seconded: to continue the rebate program indefinitely, but the status and amounts shall be reported to the Chapter at the end of each spring semester. Motion approved.
• Motion made & seconded on the interpretation of the preceding motion: that when UFF participates in the three-for-free program, that the rebate shall come at the end of the first semester during which new members paid dues. Motion approved.
• The Communications Committee shall publicize this program at the beginning of each session.

Alternates and the Chapter Council.
The issue of how alternates are chosen, and whether (or which) alternates should be members of the Chapter Council, may be revisited later.

National Meetings.
As a general rule, when the Chapter sends members to national meetings, the Chapter reimburses expenses not covered by national organizations.

Legislative Session.
Discussion.

Reports.

• Bargaining iscussion of current bargaining.
  • Motion made and seconded: that the UFF-USF Chapter membership recommends that there be no ratification vote of the complete Collective Bargaining Agreement when a significant portion of the bargaining unit has no assignment, e.g., summer, unless under extraordinary circumstances. Motion approved.
• Grievances: Discussion.
• Treasury: We are solvent.
• Communications: Work continues on the website.
  • Motion made from Communications Committee: authorizing the expenditure of 39 euros for the purchase of mail software for site. Motion made and seconded.
• President’s Report: at end of session, president reports to the chapter. Primary topics: membership was increased, there were no layoffs, the legislature may allocate money, we are processing and winning grievances, and in bargaining we have won domestic partner benefits and the instructor track.
• Political Action Committee: activity supporting Alex Sink.

Good of the Order.
Discussion of INTO.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on April 25, 2010.