MISSOURI AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:00 AM Labor Temple Building Jefferson City, MO
President Louis called the meeting to order.
Pledge to the flag.
Roll call by Sec. Treasurer Jake Hummel.
Minutes, October 30, November 26, 2019.
Motion to approve by Dave Weaver and seconded by Joe Capra.
President Louis pointed out a correction on page 3 of minutes in October.
Voice vote- ayes, have it and motion to approve as the minutes as corrected, motion carries.
Financial Report:
The motion to approve the financial report was made by Dave Cook and seconded by Mark Johnson.
Voice vote ayes, have it and motion to approve the financial report carries.
President’s report:
Pres. Louis Path to Power going well in all facets from municipal to higher government. Will be involved in school boards and fire boards etc.
Recent Ruling HB1413, initially thrown out- file has been appealed.
PAC registered under old laws and new Missouri laws and Ethics we have to file in Missouri. Discussion of rules. E-board member Don Bruemmer and Julie (Administrative )will be signatories.
Motion to approve PAC signatures was made by Dave Cook and seconded by Mark Johnson.
Voice vote-Ayes have it, motion to approve PAC signature carries.
National AFL-CIO Territory meeting March 24-25,2020. The meeting will be in Minneapolis our goal is 50. We will send email with link for registration.
We are Missouri meeting with steering committee, and from 2018 to recent poling- end of January-lost 12 points about RTW. Discussion how to get back RTW is wrong for Missouri.
Dave Cook discussed the polling he has done. Encourages everyone to keep RTW is wrong for MO message going. Keith Linderer discussed money spent on education and the need to start that back up because of the recent polling.
Pres. Louis noted, it is possible there may be an ask for money to assist to reengage and educate members.
Adam McBride discussed the polling and the significance of importance to keep continuing the conversation.
Pres. Louis will approach the National AFL CIO next week and bring forth this issue and upon the conclusion of that meeting there will be a Presidential Forum in Florida, specifically for union members. There will be a link on the National AFL CIO website on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. so that you may watch the meeting livestreamed.
Endorsement friendly incumbents who have filed today and March 31st would like permission to have call in to finish friendly endorsements, then a meeting sometime late April after CLC finish the endorsements.
The motion to endorse and waive rule for call was made by Dave Cook and seconded by Dave Weaver. The conference call for the Executive board will be March 31st at 5:15 p.m.
Voice vote ayes-motion carries.
Executive Board will be meeting May 5, 2020, day of Alley BBQ to complete the endorsements.
Secretary Treasurer’s report:
Office Building discussion.
Looking at a building close by and spoke to some possible renters for our new building and multiple groups under one roof.
PNC, Bank of Labor and Central Bank have all been asked for quote, 20% would be required.
Building Trust Corp has been set up, by J. Faul.
Request Executive Board approval. Dave Cook made motion for purchase building and up to $100, 000 to put down on building, seconded Mark Johnson and Dave Weaver.
Voice vote -ayes have it and motion carries
Missouri AFL CIO Convention will be August 23-26, 2020.
Discussion on under affiliated and non-affiliated to raise money. Secretary Treasurer Hummel reported new affiliates in letter carrier’s union.
Sec. Hummel set budget for Campaign plan and noted will need help for that plan, monetarily. Sec. Treasurer Hummel requested the last week of session, Wednesday, May 13 at approximately 11:00 a.m. trying to organize a big Union send off and fill the Senate gallery for Senator Gina Walsh.
Questions-none
Political Director Report:
1506 bills 56 HJR SB 569 32 SR
SJR 38 looks to be vehicle “cleaner Missouri”. Working with groups on this issue.
Legislation update, including asbestos, tort reform, paycheck, etc.
Discussion on testimony of legislation.
Questions (Pat White)-asbestos-answer is dead, what about mechanical bill? Mechanical bill senate has laid it on the informal calendar. Eigel will not move or negotiate on his bill. SB (SEE MERRI)
White discussion regarding gas workers bill in the Capitol. Rod Herrmann continued discussion regarding legislation.
Stephen Webber-Path to Power discussion. Handout in packet.
Discussion CLEAN Missouri -August priority.
Support Nicole Galloway for Governor is a priority.
State Legislative Races and Congressional race Dist. 2
Senate Races priority-3 districts (November) competitive 1, (Doug Beck) 2 (Lauren Arthur) 15 (Deb. Lavender)
Primary races in August could be very competitive.
Questions-P.White discussed Clean Legislation and group ( Ryan Burke) running meeting.
Hummel anticipates statewide on CLEAN.
Old Business: None
New Business: Cook, has a rep. Alex Lange run for County Council.
Friendly incumbent endorsements:
Senate Dist. 11-John Rizzo, 17-Lauren Arthur.
A motion to endorse made by Dave Cook and seconded by Dave Weaver. Voice vote-ayes have it, the motion carries. House of Representatives:
18-Wes Rogers
20-Bill Kidd (R)
21-Robert Saul
22-Yolanda Young
27-Richard Brown
29-Rory Rowland
35-Keri Ingle
36-Mark Sharp
Motion to endorse by Pat White and Dave Weaver seconded. Voice vote- ayes have it, motion to endorse carries.
45-Kip Kendrick
68-Jay Mosley
70-Paula Brown
71-LaDonna Applebaum
72-Doug Clemens
74-Mike Person
75-Alan Gray
76-Chris Carter
78-Rasheen Aldridge
79-LaKeySha Bosley A motion to endorse was made by Dave Weaver and seconded by Joe Capra. Voice vote, ayes have it- motion to endorse carries.
81-Steve Butz
84-Wiley Price
85-Kevin Windham
87-Ian Mackey
88-Tracy McCreery
99-Trish Gunby
111-Shane Roden (R)
114- Becky Ruth (R)
117-Mike Henderson (R)
118-Mike McGirl (R)
119-Nate Tate (R)
132-Crystal Quade
Motion to endorse made by Dave Weaver and seconded by Joe Capra. Voice vote ayes, have it, motion carries
133-163 no endorsements
Municipal endorsements
Request from Executive Board member to go on record for opposition on slot machines, another request from Executive Board member to NOT take a position. A. Gibson, K. McNatt oppose.
Discussion
Pat White asked the question; would it be possible to leave open? A motion to leave the issue open was made by Pat White and seconded by Dave Weaver.
President Louis explained an Aye vote would leave the issue open.
Favor of motion Aye
Ayes have it-issue will stay open.
Constituency groups report: Meinell save the Date -John Ebling, to receive the Kortkamp award on May 27, 2020 to be held at the Christy Center.
MO- ARA very involved with Census counters.
CBTU: send member to labor votes
Tommie Pierson Jr. endorsed for 13th Senate District. Convention coming in May.
NOTE -P. White CLC will ultimately give endorsement.
CLUW-Monday, August 24, beginning at 1:30 p.m. room to be determined. Kathie Sherwin resigned and a new person has been nominated.
Announcements from guests. None.
Good of order: Congratulations to Jake Crismon on his new baby girl.
A motion to adjourn was made by Dave Weaver and seconded by Joe Capra. Voice vote, ayes have it- motion to adjourn carries at 11:30 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: March 31s t 5:30 pm
Fraternally submitted
Jake Hummel Secretary Treasurer
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