Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY & BNA UNIT OFFICERS' NOMINATIONS

Thursday, July 20, 2000
12:00 Noon
BNA 3 - 5TH FLOOR - OPEN SPACE

ALL EMPLOYEES INVITED!

Come celebrate in appreciation of all the hard work we've done over the last year.

Let's come together to thank one another and the members who have sustained the work of our union through their dues!

Lunch and drinks will be served.

Message to non-members: Please come and show your appreciation to Guild members by joining the union. Your support is needed to build a better work environment with decent wage increases and benefits all of us enjoy!

At 12:30 p.m., nominations will be taken for the following Guild BNA-Unit positions:

Unit Chair
Vice-Chairs - 2 positions
Vice-Chair - Rockville
Secretary
Delegate to the Local Executive Board

Full Service Recognized by BNA - An employee who started out as a temporary worker and then accepted a full-time position was given full service credit to the time the employee started working here as a temp. This helps the employee reach the higher levels of annual leave and other benefits earlier than if the temp service was not counted.

Discipline Grievances Continue - BNA has denied several grievances regarding disciplinary actions taken against employees. This, despite their refusal to show just cause as to the discipline, a violation of the contract.

Unfair Labor Practice - Several months ago, a ULP was filed against BNA for its refusal to bargain over the decision to subcontract work done by the Business Systems Support Unit. The National Labor Relations Board is in the middle of making a decision on this case. (NLRB Case 5-CA-28869-1)

Other News

Sick Leave Bank Committee thanks all of those employees who recently contributed hours from their annual leave to help their fellow co-workers. Special thanks goes to the person who contributed over 100 hours!! It's not too late to give. The need is greater than can be fully satisfied by the available number of hours.

Safety Committee - needs members from Rockville and DC. If you are interested in serving on this joint Guild/BNA committee, please leave a message on the Guild voice mail, ext. 6189. Shop Stewards Needed! - If you are interested in helping to resolve problems here at BNA, then why not consider being a shop steward? It's a rewarding experience while helping to make your work environment a better place for all of us. Contact the Guild office on ext. 6189 to get on board.

Union Plus - Financial Planning Seminar - July 25, 26 & 27, 12 Noon- 1:00PM . Members only may attend. Lunch provided. Please call ext. 6189 if interested.