Monroe Community College CSEA Local 828 Unit 7402

MCC CSEA Contract 2010 - 2012

2011-01-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

http://employees.monroecc.edu/depts/humres/CSEA/CSEA%20contract.pdf?

General Membership Meeting Update

2010-10-11T14:24:00.001-07:00

This is a an update for the members who were unable to attend the General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at Roberts Cabin – Veterans Memorial Park.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by 1st Vice President, Stan Knutowicz.

Tom Pollizi introduced the CSEA Unit 7402 Executive Board; Robert Leonard, Labor Relations Specialist; and the Local 828 Executive Board members who were present (Bess Watts, President; Cris Zaffuto, 1st Vice President; and Sue Trottier, Treasurer).

Contract Update – The Board is in the process of finalizing contract language, etc. with the College. The projected completion date is tentatively scheduled for the end of October.

Health care has been discussed in the news a lot recently. More than likely the cost of health care will probably increase at the college. Tom reminded the members of the changes in pricing for health care in the new contract. Members who are enrolled in the Excellus Blue Enhanced plan were encouraged to change to the free Standard plan so that they would not incur any additional charges for health care. The increased pricing for the Enhanced plan will go into effect on January 1, 2011.

Columbus Day – Columbus Day is a paid CSEA Holiday. The College may ask CSEA employees to work because the college is open and classes are in session. The language in the contract for this holiday is ambiguous. Tom informed the members that if they want the day off but their supervisor is trying to force them to work, to contact a member of the Executive Board.

Workload – Many members are being over worked and aren’t taking breaks and are working through the lunch hour, etc. while the College is not filling open positions. We are not helping ourselves by doing extra work. Members should be compensated for doing extra work!

Interrogations by Supervisor – Members should ask for a CSEA rep whenever they feel like they are being interrogated by their supervisor – no matter what stage of the interrogation process they are in, i.e. time & attendance issues – being spoken to about being late vs. being disciplined for time & attendance. Robert spoke about the definition of when an interrogation becomes a discipline. Members are encouraged to document the date and time when they are first approached by their supervisor and they are encouraged to ask for a union rep as soon as possible in order to protect their rights.

Bess Watts, President, Local 828, spoke to the members on behalf of the Local. Bess thanked the members of the Negotiations Team for a job well done with negotiating the new contract. MCC’s new contract was outstanding compared to other contracts that have been negotiated across the county. Regardless of what is reported in the news, never apologize for what we have to non-union members of the community because we work hard for what we have. Bess thanked the members who marched in the Labor Day Parade on CSEA’s 100th Anniversary. Ove Overmyer updates the Local Blogspot (the CSEA Voice Reporter) at least 3-4 times per week. Members who are interested in becoming involved in various committees are encouraged to send their personal email address to Bess at besswhat@gmail.com for updates, etc. from the Local 828. The next Local meeting is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2010 at the Liberty Lodge in Webster and is open to all CSEA Local 828 members.

April announced the 50/50 Raffle Results: $54.50 was the 50/50 donation; $53.50 was the 50/50 prize awarded to Terry Bowman. The Executive Board also raffled off a number of CSEA items to the members.

Food Drive for Mott's Workers on Strike in Williamson, N.Y.

2010-07-21T05:25:00.000-07:00

CSEA Unit 7402 wants to show support for the brothers and sisters of Union RWDSU Local 220 with the donation of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, and paper products. These donations will be given to the families of the striking workers of RWDSU Local 220.

Why are they striking?
Mott's / Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. demanded that 305 workers accept a $1.50 per hour wage cut, pension elimination for future employees, 20% decrease in employer contributions to 401K and increased employee contributions towards health care premiums and co-pays.

Mott's / Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. profits exceeded one-half billion dollars last year. The company is unwilling to continue negotiating and said this is their final offer.

Please be generous and donate to support the RWDSU Local 220 workers and their families during this difficult time.

Donations can be dropped off to Tom Pollizi, President Unit 7402, at the MCC loading dock of building 21 by Friday, July 30, 2010. To request items to be picked up, please email Tom Pollizi at rhpoliz@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

CSEA Contract Ratification Voting Results!

2010-06-09T11:04:00.000-07:00

On behalf of CSEA Unit 7402, the contract ratification vote passed with a total of 165 yes votes, 82 no votes.

No. of Eligible Voters 300
No. of Actual Voters 247

Thank you to everybody who volunteered to assist at the voting tables and thank you everybody for voting!

Congratulations to Debra Alimentato

2010-03-15T14:02:00.000-07:00

Debra Alimentato has been selected as a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence which she will receive on April 6, 2010 in Albany, New York. She was nominated by Adele Anderson, her SUNY Empire State College mentor.

Students are recognized for demonstrating accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement.

Selection committees from all SUNY New York State colleges review exemplary graduating students. The nominees are forwarded to the Chancellor's Office for a second review. Finalists are then recommended for the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.

In addition, Debra will also be awarded Outstanding Adult Student award from Empire State College. She will graduate in June 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Human Services Administration.

CSEA Unit 7402 Contract Negotiations Update

2010-02-28T15:49:00.000-08:00

Contract Negotiations between MCC CSEA Unit 7402 and Monroe Community College are expected to commence the first week of March 2010. Updates will be posted to this website as they become available.

For additional information, please contact a member of the Executive Board.

Tom Pollizi, President
Stan Knutowicz, 1st Vice President
Gale LePore, 2nd Vice President
Joe Angora, 3rd Vice President
Pat Wolff, 4th Vice President
April Spring-Buckley, Treasurer
Melissa Burley, Secretary

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service Deadline Approaching

2010-01-04T10:30:00.000-08:00

As posted in the 1/4/2010 MCC Daily Tribune article...

The deadline to submit applications for the Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Classified Service is Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. to Valarie Avalone in room 1-304 (ext. 3021).

Nominees for the award must be full-time employees who have been with the college a minimum of five years. Each nomination packet must contain a nomination letter (no more than 500 words) and at least two supporting letters along with the completed nomination form. Nomination letters should address how the nominee excels in their present position, how nominee demonstrates flexibility/creativity on campus, and how nominee demonstrates exemplary customer service. Nominations may be submitted by a supervisor, coworker or other member of the campus community. Additional details for preparing a packet are included in the Tips & Suggestions sheet. The nomination form and tips sheet can be accessed under M:\Offices\Shared\Forms.

General Membership Meeting Update

2009-08-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

This is a an update for the members who were unable to attend the General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at the Carmen Clark Lodge - Brighton Town Park.

Monroe Community College CSEA President, Tom Pollizi, introduced and welcomed Monroe Community College’s 5th President, Dr. Anne Kress. Dr. Kress made a few remarks and thanked the members for their hard work at MCC. She looks forward to working with everybody during the upcoming school year.

This was the first time in the Unit 7402 history that the MCC President attended a General Membership meeting in support of the members.

Tom Pollizi introduced the new Unit 7402 Executive Board, the Local 828 Executive Board members who were present (this was the first time in the Unit 7402 history that the Local 828 President attended a General Membership Meeting), the new Labor Relations Specialist - Robert Leonard (replaced Debbie Lee who recently retired), and the member benefits representatives - Deloris Carter and Charles Schwartz.

Gale Lepore recognized the two retirees who were present at the meeting and a number of other recent retirees who were unable to attend the meeting. She also recognized the newest members of the Unit, including those who were unable to attend.

Gale recognized and thanked the current MAT Captains and emphasized the importance of their services to the other members such as distributing time sensitive materials, etc. She also recognized the current Stewards.

Joe Angora spoke of the various ways of becoming more involved with the union, i.e. standing committees, MAT Captains, Steward/Grievance training, etc. Members who are interested in becoming more involved should contact Melissa Burley at mburley@monroecc.edu or 292-2124.

Sylvia Lavin announced the upcoming Steward Training scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The location will be at the CSEA Satellite office at Winton Place; a meal will be provided beginning at 5:30. The group will include members of other units from Local 828.

Contract negotiations will begin in January 2010. The Executive Board will send out surveys to the members in October. The Board is looking for one additional member to participate on the negotiating team. Anybody who is interested can apply for the position when the information has been distributed. The person selected will be voted for unanimously by the Board. Tom Pollizi plans to schedule lunch hour meetings throughout the negotiation process to update the members.

The new Labor Relations Specialist (LRS), Robert Leonard, made a few comments. Robert is looking forward to working with the Executive Board and to negotiations.

Tom Pollizi and Bess Watts encouraged members to march in the Labor Day Parade.

CSEA 828 family picnic at Seabreeze on September 7, 2009 - tickets are sold out!

Labor History Series are offered every Friday night throughout September and October.

CSEA Union Office in 8-328 will have open office hours. There will be set hours every day during contract negotiations.

Members who would like to receive updates form the Local 828, can send their email address to Bess Watts at besswhat@gmail.com.

CSEA Unit 7402 General Membership Meeting

2009-08-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

MCC CSEA Unit 7402
General Membership Meeting
Carmen Clark Lodge - Brighton Town Park
777 Westfall Road
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Agenda

• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
• Introductions –Unit 7402 Board, Local 828 Board, Labor Relations Specialist, Benefits, etc.
• Recognition of Unit retirees
• Union involvement (i.e. standing committees, MAT Captains, etc.)
• Contract Negotiations

Barbeque meal will be served!

Please RSVP your attendance to
Melissa Burley at mburley@monroecc.edu or 292-2124.

Directions:
From MCC, turn right onto East Henrietta Rd, then turn right again onto Westfall Road, Park will be on the right hand side. Turn right into park which is before S. Clinton. If you pass S. Clinton, you have gone too far.

Unique Vehicle at MCC Cuts Costs, Offers Comfort

2009-07-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (7/16/2009) – A “new” vehicle at Monroe Community College is turning heads around campus, but you won’t find this model in any showroom.

Dubbed the Trash Master, the modified, two-door Chevy Cavalier is the Facilities team’s unique solution for a vehicle equipped not only to collect all sorts of trash and provide the driver with heat and comfort during inclement weather but also promises to deliver significant cost savings in upkeep.

“The car was a farfetched idea, but it’s worked very fine,” said Ron Fess (Rochester), supervisor of campus grounds. “So far, so good.”

For nearly 15 years, the Facilities team used a utility vehicle that was retrofitted to collect trash, leaves and other debris around the 300-acre Brighton Campus. The vacuum unit – a leaf vac that was refashioned to discard paper, plastic and other objects – was efficient, but the vehicle became too costly to maintain. The unconventional use of the vehicle constantly on asphalt, rather than on grass, frequently wore out the tires and damaged the axles. With no doors on the vehicle, the driver also was regularly exposed to inclement weather.

Ingenuity of the Facilities team solved all its problems earlier this year. The team spent a month retrofitting the used sedan donated by Hoselton Chevrolet in Perinton.

“There were no blueprints or drawings. It’s kind of, ‘Oh we’ll start here and see where it takes us,’ ” Paul Pfenninger (Chili), auto mechanic at MCC, said about retrofitting the campus-owned vehicle with the help of staff horticulturist Greg Nickason (Webster). They helped solidify the design concept after Fess shared his vision with them.

“From a mechanical standpoint, it’s a lot better than the old equipment. It doesn’t require as much service. Parts aren’t breaking down as often,” Pfenninger said. “The tires on the old equipment are not designed for roadway use. We were changing tires every six to eight weeks and changing axles three times a year.”

A powerful vacuum motor on the unit allows the driver, using the suction hose, to pull in wet leaves, glass bottles, unopened soda cans and plastic milk jugs. Shredded or crushed debris is forced out through a discharge chute into a 50-cubic-foot covered metal receptacle, manufactured by Facilities workers. The container design makes it a breeze to empty the collected trash. The capacity of the metal receptacle is large enough to hold four days’ worth of trash.

“You can’t buy it like that. They don’t sell them in boxes. We made all this stuff on our own,” Fess said about the container.

Michael Wichtowski (Greece), a motorized equipment operator at MCC, hopes the vehicle will last another 100,000 miles. Wichtowski is the main operator of the car. Ten other people, who also spend two to three hours a day picking up trash on campus, use campus-owned golf carts to do their job. Garbage pickup accounts for one-third of the crew’s daily workload.

“The new vehicle is user-friendly; it makes the route a lot quicker to do. And it has heat for the winter,” Wichtowski said with a smile, a stark contrast to how he felt last winter, when he’d come in from his shift with frozen feet and his body covered with grime. “With this vehicle, the dust stays outside.”

General Membership Meeting

2009-07-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CSEA UNIT 7402
General Membership Meeting

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Carmen Clark Lodge
Brighton Town Park
777 Westfall Road

Food will be served!

Please RSVP your attendance by July 31st
to Melissa Burley at mburley@monroecc.edu or 292-2124.

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How to File a Change of Address with CSEA

2009-01-10T14:28:00.000-08:00

If your home mailing address has changed and your CSEA mailings are still being sent to your old address, contact Sylvia Lavin, Membership Chair (x3195, slavin@monroe...). Sylvia will file a change of address with the CSEA membership office in Albany. She will need your old and new address and the last four digits of your social security number.

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service Clarification

2008-12-19T07:09:00.000-08:00

As a clarification to yesterday’s MCC Tribune announcement, the new Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service is meant for persons who are classified as CSEA and thus not eligible for other Chancellor’s Awards. Nominees for the award must be full-time employees who have been with the college a minimum of five years.If you have any questions, please contact Valarie Avalone (ext. 3021) or <mailto:vavalone@monroecc.edu>Thank you
Valarie Avalone
Planning
12/18/2008

General Membership Meeting

2008-11-06T07:40:00.000-08:00

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CSEA UNIT 7402
General Membership Meeting

Where: Brighton Campus
November 17, 2008
Monroe A & B
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Dinner Menu: BBQ chicken & ribs with
cole slaw, macaroni salad, baked beans
fruit salad, cookies & beverage
*There will be no lunch hour meetings

Agenda
General Information
Bernie Giambra, President & Donna Miller, VP of Local 828
Members’ Benefits/Insurance Information/Workers’ Comp
Carrie Andrews of Monroe County Legislature to speak on
“The Importance of Unions”

Tear off required for dinner. Return to Sylvia Lavin, SSD,
CSEA membership chair, Room 3-105 no later than Thursday, November 13th.
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October 2008 - February 2009 CSEA Education & Training Workshop

2008-10-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

Executive Board Members or Stewards:

Are you interested in attending either or both of the following workshops?

1. Local Government/Private Sector Grievance Representation

Where: CSEA Rochester Satellite Office, 3495 Winton Place, Bldg. E, Suite 3, Rochester, NY

When: Tuesday, 11/18 and Wednesday, 11/19/2008

Sign in at 5:30 PM Program begins at 6:00 PM

This basic two-part workshop is designed for Local Government and Private Sector bargaining unit Officers and Activists who have little or no experience in handling grievances and other violation in their workplace. Participants will learn to work with their contract's grievance procedure, to understand their role and responsibility as a Grievance Representative in protecting the Rights of bargaining unit members in the workplace. Activists must complete this workshop and be appointed by their Local/Unit President to be certified to process grievances in CSEA.

2. State Government Discipline and Interrogation

Where: CSEA Rochester Satellite Office, 3495 Winton Place, Bldg. E, Suite 3, Rochester, NY

When: Tuesday, 02/17 and Wednesday, 02/18/2009

Sign in at 5:30 PM Program begins at 6:00 PM

This advanced two-part workshoop is designed for State bargaining unit Officers and Activists who are interested in representing members in disciplinary matters. Participants will review: the elements of their contract disciplinary procedure, the categories of discipline, and the basic steps and rights of union representatives and employees in disciplinary interrogations. Participants must complete this workshop and be designated by their Local President to represent members in the disciplinary process.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Debbie Alimentato with the last 4 digits of your social security number, and day/evening telephone number.

Bring your Contract!!

Executive Board Budget Meeting

2008-09-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

The budget meeting will be held at the Brighton Campus in 3-115 at 5:00 p.m.

New York Safety Driver Improvement Classes for $19.00

2008-09-03T11:07:00.000-07:00

Classes are available at 3495 Winton Place, Building E, Suite 3, Rochester, NY (new address for CSEA Satellite Office).

Please read instructions on the bottom of the linked flyer for Rochester classes or call Lynn Stafford at 585-272-0800 for more information.

NY Safety Driver Improvement Flyer

Union Office Relocated

2008-08-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

As of September 2, 2008 the union office will be relocated to building 8-328.

CSEA Executive Committee

2008-08-27T06:42:00.000-07:00

Thomas Pollizi, President
Shipping and Receiving, 21-104
292-3207

Stan Knutowicz, First Vice President
Public Safety, 1-102
292-2912

Melissa Burley, Second Vice President
Academic Services, 1-309
292-2221

Joseph Angora, Third Vice President
Facilities, 21-112
292-2810

Patricia Wolff, Fourth Vice President
Student Services Center - DCC, 30-5252
262-1696

April Spring-Buckley, Treasurer
Controller's Office - Accounting Services, 6-110
292-2159

Gale LePore, Secretary
Curriculum and Program Development, 1-309
292-2199

Committees and Chairs

2008-08-19T11:59:00.000-07:00

April Spring-Buckley, Chair, Scholarship Committee
Gale LePore, Chair, Grievance Committee
Pat Wolff, Chair, Personal Health and Safety Committee
Sylvia Lavin, Chair, Membership Committee
Chuck DiSalvo, Chair, Political Action Committee
Vickie Alessandra, Roxanne Cimo, Pat Storms, Audit Committee
Bess Watts, Region 6 CSEA Women's Committee member

Union Stewards

2008-08-19T11:32:00.000-07:00

Debra Ake, Steward
Academic Support Services, 11-208
292-3194

Carol Battles,
Mail Services, 1-103
292-2597

John Climer, Steward
Facilities, 21-112
292-2801

Steve Condon, Steward
Facilities, 21-112
292-2801

Laura Coriddi, Steward
Computing Services, 6-100A
292-2618

Kevin Drew, Steward
Public Safety, 1-102
292-2916

Carman Josey, Steward
Communications and Network Services, 4-110A
292-2074

Sylvia Lavin, Steward
Transitional Studies, 11-209
292-3195

Terry Sanders, Steward
Facilities, 21-112
292-2801

Bess Watts, Steward
Library, 2-209
292-2318

Peter Zarcone, Steward
Communications and Network Services, 4-108
292-3203

Linda Ziegler, Steward
Student Services, 1-300
292-2121

Janette McGimsey, MCC Association Board Representative
Admissions, 1-211
292-2212

Bylaws of CSEA Unit 7402 Monroe Community College

2008-08-19T11:21:00.000-07:00

Local 828

Bylaws of CSEA Unit 7402 of Monroe Community College

June 11, 2007

Article I
Name

This organization shall be known as the Monroe Community College Unit 7402 of the Monroe County Local #828 of Region Six of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

Article IV
Officers

Section 1. The officers of this Unit shall be a President, a first Vice-President, a second Vice-President, a third Vice-President, a fourth Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.

Article VI
Executive Board

Section 1. There shall exist in each Unit a Unit Executive Board which shall consist of the elected officers, President , first Vice-President, second Vice-President third Vice-President , fourth Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and any other offices as provided in the By-Laws of the Unit.

Welcome to the MCC CSEA Union Website

2008-08-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Monroe Community College's CSEA Unit 7402 website! The Executive Board wants to keep you up-to-date on union happenings and we welcome your comments and suggestions to add to this site.