April 8, 2004
April Meeting Schedule
April 12 WTD Contract Negotiation Team (12-1pm)
April 13 TEA Business Meeting (King St. Center, 5FB), 12-1pm
April 19 WTD Contract Negotiation Team (12-1pm)
April 20 TEA Business Meeting (King St. Center, 5FB), 12-1pm
April 21 TEA Regular Meeting (Elliott Bay Cafe), 12-1pm
April 26 WTD Contract Negotiation Team (12-1pm)
April 27 TEA Business Meeting (King St. Center,5F 5B), 12-1pm
Agenda for April 21 Regular TEA Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Nominations for Grievance Committee Members
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Update on Contract Negotiations
5. Discussion - Initial Assessment for TEA Members hired since 4/13/01
6. Political Contacts/Member Actions
7. Issues for the Good of the Order
Contract Negotiations Status
Wastewater
The last Mediation session was held on February 18th. Tea proposed to meet again, but King did not respond TEA scheduling requests. As a result, TEA filed a letter of complaint with King County Executive Ron Sims on March 10. According to King County Ordinance 11480, the Executive is allowed 15 days to respond. No response has been received to date. Ordinance 11480 allows TEA to appeal to the Council Labor, Operations and Technology Committee for relief. TEA is meeting with Council members in advance of this action.
Transit
The first week of Arbitration was held on March 2,3,4&5. TEA opened with a defense of our wage proposal supported by three days of testimony and exhibits. Many TEA members took advantage of the opportunity to witness a portion of the proceedings. King County began a presentation of their wage proposal on March 5th and will continue when Arbitration resumes on April 26-30th. If you are interested in sitting in on this process, contact Elizabeth Morgan, Dave Crippen, Nancy Gordon, or Paul Miller to find out the times and location.
Nominations for Grievance Committee Member Sought
According to the recently approved amendments in TEA's Bylaws, the Board appoints four members to the Grievance Committee for two-year terms (terms will overlap so that half of the committee members are appointed each year).
The Board has received two nominations thus far. Additional nominations will be accepted via email to Elizabeth Morgan, 1st Vice-President and at the April 21 Regular TEA meeting.
Congratulations to the Brightwater Siting Team!
The Brightwater Siting Project has won the 2003 Project of the Year Core Values award from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). This achievement acknowledges the way the Brightwater project incorporated public participation core values throughout the siting process.Congratulations to the entire Brightwater Team.
TEA Meeting Location
The Board is asking your help in seeking a new location for TEA Regular monthly meetings that is within walking distance from King Street Center, is accessible, can accommodate 50-60 people, and is free of charge or minimal charge.
If you know of a building/meeting space that meets these criteria, please either email or call Patty Overby, TEA Secretary (263-5006).
Basic Mediation Training
The Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group (ILCRG) in conjunction with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is sponsoring a 48-hour (6-day) Basic Mediation Training. The dates of the class are May 11 - 13 and May 18 - 20, 2004. Classes will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and will end around 5 p.m. The Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group is a joint project of King County and the King County Labor Council. Students who attend the class are eligible to enter the ILCRG mediation practicum and work toward becoming a certified mediator. The cost for the class is $400. King County has sponsored some TEA members to take this training. If interested, talk to your supervisor. For further information see: www.metrokc.gov/adr
Announcements
Updated Bylaws
- TEA Bylaws have been updated to reflect the amendments approved by members at the March 17 Regular meeting. You can access the updated version on TEA's web site.
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