Minutes from Union Executive Committee Meeting
Present – Rick Applin, Charles Cassara, Peggy Codding, Peter Cokkinias, Marti Epstein, Rich Grudzinski, Danny Harrington, Michael Heyman, Jeff Perry, Diane Richardson, Wendy Rolfe, Jackson Schultz, Mike Scott, Will Silvio.
- Jeff made a motion to accept the minutes from the previous meeting as amended and update the website. Rick seconded and the vote was unanimous to accept the minutes.
- The sexual harassment case regarding a faculty member and student has concluded with the faculty member no longer at the college. It was in house with no arbitration; the faculty member was on a one-year contract and received payment for the spring schedule. The issue is, the accusation cannot be the verdict, there needs to be more proof.
- We discussed the sexual harassment policy throughout the college and recent BTOT comments by our leadership. We will draft a letter and send to management. Rick made a motion and Michael seconded and the vote was unanimous to send a letter from the UEC.
- The AFT Conference has been moved to Philadelphia from Chicago. Thursday – Sunday, March 31-April 3. We would like to invite Jeff J. and his wife to accompany us, Jackson made a motion and Rich seconded and the vote was unanimous to invite Jeff J. and his wife.