MINNESOTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – RUSH CITY

 


Labor Management Meeting

January 24, 2008

Minutes

 

Present:

Warden Carlson, A/W Zawacki, A/W Smith, Sandy O’Hara, Steve Forrest, Teri Hable, Eric Langworthy, Erik Rasmussen, Sid Helseth, Lt. Gurney, Laurie Dorsey, Mike Fox, Bill Stanley, Paul Gammel, Patti Couch

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1.   Time Sheets

      As agreed upon, this issue was discussed at the Lieutenants meeting, all Lieutenants agreed to the practice of securing paper copies of vacation requests from staff.  Lieutenants will utilize this method in an effort to become consistent in this practice. 

 

2.   Vacation Slip Inconsistencies

The December L/M meeting minutes did not accurately reflect the Union's request to post Unit 208 vacation requests.  The Union requested that the Jan. meeting minutes correctly document the discussion.  The December meeting minutes should read:

 

The Local Union voted at their last meeting (November) to make the request that all Unit 208 vacation requests which are more than 6 months out be posted for one calendar week.  The Union explained that the reason for the request was that less senior officers were being granted vacation without the more senior officers' knowledge.  This request was declined by Management based on the fact that no other facility does this and it would create more work for the scheduler.  However, Management proposed picking up vacation requests on designated days and times as done in the past.     

           

3.   Flashlights

This item was tabled until the February meeting. 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      Labor Management Minutes Review

As stated in the Labor Management by-laws, the minutes will be reviewed by the two committee co-chairs prior to being distributed.

2.      Sort Physical Co-pay

Co-pays will only be covered after the allotted yearly physical if an individual has to go back to see a doctor for an additional physical to meet SORT/SOG requirements.  The employee should then complete and submit an expense report and the co-pay will be reimbursed to the employee.  Lt Gurney will discuss with SORT staff. 

 

3.   Lt. Dorsey WOOC

Lt. Bartz will be filling in behind Lt. Dorsey as Scheduling Lieutenant.  Both Labor and Management agreed that Lt. Bartz will serve as a temporary representative during Lt. Dorsey’s WOOC assignment. 

 

4.   RV Intake

Officer Fox inquired as to the effect RV intakes will have on staffing.  AW Zawacki indicated there is no anticipation of any significant changes.  Training will most likely be given to 3rd Watch staff, along with Health Services, and will ensure RV’s who arrive after hours will be processed in appropriately.  Obtaining state-issued clothing and securing incoming property are the primary concerns.  A test run will be conducted during the week of March 10 and a debriefing meeting will be held the following week to see how the process went. 

 

 

The next meeting will be on February 21, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Warden’s Conference Room.  Please forward agenda items to Steve Forrest.