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T E AT i m e sSeptember 17 2009Topics
1. Officer Election Results ELECTION RESULTS - TEA BOARD ELECTION - 9/16/09
Here are the certified vote results: Wastewater Bargaining Chair: Phillips 164 Wilbert 91 Transit Bargaining Chair: Williams 126 Moattar 91 Treasurer: Browne 140 Letourneau 116 Council Chair: Knudson 129 Michaud 124 Vote counters: Nancy Gordon, Roberta Kelly, Mika Kaplan, Eric Mandel Certified 9/16/09 by Nancy Gordon, Mika Kaplan, Eric Mandel, and Ken Madden, Secretary NOTE: This was the largest turnout of voters for a TEA Board election in TEA history (256). The candidates should be very proud that they brought the issues to the table that motivated members to participate. Congratulations to all who participated in this vote! 2. WW Staff Contract Vote WASTEWATER STAFF CONTRACT: Negotiations for the Wastewater Staff Contract have been completed. A ratification vote is scheduled for September 29, 2009. A copy of the tentative contract, along with a summary of the major changes from the previous contract, is on the TEA website (www.teaseattle.org). There will be a meeting September 21 at noon in the 8th floor conference room, to answer questions about Benefit Time (BT) and any other issues relating to the tentative WW Staff contract. 3. WW Supervisors Contract Update Negotiations for the 2008-2010 contract are on hold pending the resolution of TEA's Furlough ULP (Unfair Labor Practice complaint) and a question of representation filed by the Teamsters. 4. Transit Contract Update Negotiations for the 2008-2010 contract are on hold pending the resolution of TEA's Furlough ULP (Unfair Labor Practice complaint) and a question of representation filed by the Teamsters. 5. Advertisements WW Productivity - We need TEA volunteers from Wastewater to participate in the Productivity effort. There are 2-3 positions open. Please contact Roger Brown @ 684-1950 if you are interested. 6. September/October Meeting Schedule September 21 — WW Staff Contract Q&A on BT Meeting, 12-1, KSC, 8th Flr September 22 — TEA Grievance Committee Meeting September 29 — WW Contract Vote Ballots Due October 7 — Board Meeting, 12-1, KSC, 4G October 14 — Board Meeting, 12-1, KSC, 4G October 21 — Monthly Member Meeting, 12-1, KSC TEA Board
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