11-14-1980 HUCMSpecial Meeting
November 14, 1980
All Commissioners were present, also present were Mgr. Alexander
and Counsel Richard Peterson.
The meeting was called to order by President Filk at 8:30 a.m.
Mgr. Alexander cited the need for an additional vehicle and
presented a 1980 Chevrolet station wagon offered by Wigen
Chevrolet of Hutchinson, Minnesota, for the amount of $7,354.32.
After discussion, a motion Vas made by Commissioner Daggett,
seconded by Commissioner Tracy that a 1980 Chevrolet station
wagon be purchased from Wigen Chevrolet Company for the amount
of $7,354.32 provided the purchase procedure was approved by
our legal counsel. The motion carried.
President Filk reported on a meeting of Mgr. Alexander, Counsel
Peterson and himself who are acting as a team to negotiate an
agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers who represent the employees of the Hutchinson Utilities.
Counsel Peterson presented a copy of a letter sent to the Union
which outlined five changes in the labor agreement and added
language pertaining to retirement age being extended from 65 to
70 years and that a 60 day notice be given by anyone intending to
retire. Further that 11 items proposed by the Union were
answered (letter attached). After discussion, it was the consensus
of the Commission and legal counsel that a 7% across the board
increase in wages be offered to counter the Union proposal of 15 %.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:30 a.m. on a motion by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by
Commissioner Daggett. The motion carried.
Clinton Tracy, Secretary
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H. W. Filk, President
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TELEPHONE (612) 879-6029
RICHARD A. PETERSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
116 MAIN STREET' SOUTH
P.O. BOX 159
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350
November 18, 19 80
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers
Room 202
1101 West 78� Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420
ATTENTION: Mr. Jay Friedrichs
Dear Mr. Friedrichs:
In response to your letter dated October 23, 1980, the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission proposes the following changes in the labor agreement:
1. We propose to change Article XI to provide that �<ls
leave time shall be with pay, but that compensa-
tion received by employee from military shall, 171
be deducted from his reqular cheek. 1 f
2. We propose to change Article XXIII to provide
that for the purposes of calculating overtime,
the "day" shall commence at 12:01 A. M.
3. We propose to change Article XXI to provide
that employees shall be entitled to sick leave
.after completion of 3 -month probation period.
4. We propose to change the 9th paragraph of
Article XXI to clarify that second sentence
thereof applies only to retiring employee.
5. We propose to change Article XXIII to provide
that employees shat rece' ve or..l� double time
on holidays
6. We propose to change Article XXVI to 70 years
of age, to comply with law, and also to require
60 days' notice to employer if employee elects
early retirement.
The response of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission to the proposed
changes in the labor agreement proposed by Local 949 in letter dated
October 23, 19 80 , is as follows, by paragraph:
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers
ATTN : Mr. Jay Friedrichs
November 18, 1980
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1. No objection.
2. No objection.
3. Object to increase in standby pay. Propose
5 cents per hour increase in shift differential
pay.
4. Objection.
5. Objection.
6. No objection so long as holiday pay is likewise
only double time.
7. Commission proposes specific dates within agree-
ment duration.
8. Objection.
9. The Commission proposes a 7% annual increase,
to be implemented semi - annually.
10. The Commission proposes a two -year agreement.
11. No objection.
Rufus Alexander, General Manager; Herb Filk, Commissioner; and
Richard A. Peterson, Counsel; have been appointed by the Commission
to negotiate the agreement, subject to approval by the Commission.
Very truly yours,
Richard A. Peterson
RAP/j es
cc: "Mr. Rufus Alexander
Mr. Herb Filk