Members Present: Marlene Kim; John Hess; Peggy Walsh; Ellen Frank; Sofya Aptekar; Steve Levine; Steve Striffler; Askold Melynczuk; Tina Mullins; Monique Fuguet; Joe Ramsey; Jason Rodriquez
Others Present: Lorenzo Nencioli, FSU Membership Coordinator; Jeff Keisler, TT Grievance Officer; Caroline Coscia, NTT Grievance Officer
JOE RAMSEY, ELLEN FRANK ENTER
3. Valentine’s Day communication/action: Agreed to send to members via email. No other actions will be taken. Agreed to do tabling for union recommitment cards on Valentine’s day. Askold volunteers. Marlene will get latest version of MTA commitment cards. Joe will organize sign up sheet.
MONIQUE FUGUET ENTERS
4. Janus Day Monday, Feb 26: Discussion of possible actions. Agreed to participate in event linking arms near cafeteria at lunch time. Marlene will pick up stickers for event.
5. GIC update and actions: Major changes to GIC plans are expected in a year. Email the Commissioners.
6. Department constitution reviews: John Hess, Jason R, and Monique volunteer to work on this.
7. FSU Ex Com Meetings: Motion made to have May Ex Com meeting. Motion seconded. Motion passes. Doodle poll will be sent to schedule the day/time.
8. Weekly calls: Motion to keep doing weekly phone meetings if needed only and to confirm the day before; if Ex Com members want to hold a call they should contact FSU President and FSU Membership Coordinator by Monday 4PM. Motion seconded. Motion passes.
9. Bargaining update: Ex Com goes into executive session.
STEVE STRIFFLER; MONIQUE FUGUET LEAVE
10. Legislative update: Update on Fair Share, minimum wage to $15/hour, parental leave.
MEETING ADJOURNED