Anonymous Recently Asked Questions (You're Welcome to Submit Yours)

[CouriersPerspective]

Hi! I occassionally receive questions and thought perhaps it would be a good idea to begin a Recently Asked Questions (RAQ) section. I hope this will be utilized and useful for us; Everyone may register for a FREE account for our forums and post anything they choose.

Question:
Is there a way to get a copy of their by-laws?
We recently asked for a copy of the minutes to our last general meeting. It was told to us that there were "no" minutes to that meeting because there was not a quarom.
We attended that meeting for about an hour and they certainly held a meeting.
I want to see where it states that no minutes need to be recorded at any of their minutes.
anxious to hear back
Thanks

Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing; I'm always eager to receive questions and feedback from fellow Members and "Unofficially OPEIU 30" site visitors!

We did have a 'Rogue Reporter' whom attended the most recent Union meeting in San Diego and I was briefed about the meeting by him. According to the information I was given, it is correct that there was not an adequate number of Members in attendance (a quorum of 15 or more Members are needed [there were only 14 present]) so that the Union could hold an official meeting. Instead, what did take place was called an "informational meeting". During informational meetings, the OPEIU, Local 30's elected Recording Secretary, Diane Nunez ([e-mail]), is not obligated to take minutes of the meeting. During informational meetings, no business (such as Walter's latest agenda, http://www.nabble.com/forum/ViewPost.jtp?post=15101510&framed=y) may be introduced for a vote or voted on.

At your discretion, I could send to you a copy of OPEIU Local 30's Constitution and Bylaws if you choose to reply with your address and/or a Kaiser Permanente work location to include facility name and department.

Thanks again, you're always welcome to visit our site and post questions, Local 30 experiences (good or bad) within our Forums. Please let other Members know about the site as we intend to utilize it to offer information for Members and expect to have information of interest as it relates to Local 30's upcoming, September officer nominations and elections.

Fraternally,

Dustin

[CouriersPerspective]

Question

Hello Dustin,

Could you send me a few stickers about cingular???
I like your website, maybe local 30 should look too? :)
Sincerly & In Unity,

Answer

Hi,

I'm happy to provide you with some of the 'My Wireless is Union' stickers which I have.

I also appreciate your support of my site; I'm not sure how often the office views it (though I'm sure they wouldn't admit to ever). I'm most disappointed in the unfortunate truth that it's existence hasn't proded Walter to do anything with the officical site. There was some talk of their intent to create an all-new site....I'm still waiting. Seriously, it would be nice if they would do something, the current one is an embarrasment. I was also hoping my resignation from the 'Communications Committee' would spur Walter to have the committee (and many of the others) actually meet! It may not have met post my resignation. Other 'sub-committee' members, such as David Kessinger, have been awaiting their respective sub-committees to reconveine for equally as long (if not longer). David has not had been involved in the last few newsletters (he is on the Newsletter subcommittee).

With the new year, comes new opportunities!

Are you considering running for a Union position this new year?

Fraternally,

Dustin

[CouriersPerspective]

Question:

"Dissention is the greatest form of Patriotism"

This is not a quote from Thomas Jefferson. Furthermore it is a stupid quote as evidenced by the fact that Benedict Arnold was a dissentor.

Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate hearing yours and everyone who would like to offer feedback about the website.

However, "Dissention is the greatest form of Patriotism" is a quote from Thomas Jefferson. Further, one may be a dessenter without being a traitor too, as in your referencing of Benedict Arnold. In absence of dissention, is complacency and stagnation. Dissention offers growth, revolution, and evolution.

Fraternally,

Dustin Teske