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Friday, July 20, 2018


Union Cooperation meeting 07 18 2018

Resolving staffing issues

·         Hiring and training – for 2019 down 10 people.   -7 for staff -2 for over hire -1 for 2019
o   Will start new group of 4 on 7/23/18 will train on calls and data only.   Then if pass BOE on their own on the floor 10/08 as full person to count towards staffing.   Only able to sit calls or data no breaks.  Going to Pierre Sept 24th. 
o   Will hire again for class to start 9/24/18.   Same thing train on calls and data and then BOE and on own on floor 11/26/18.    Once they are on floor 1st group will go back to class room to finish training.   This group will go to Pierre in February.  
o   Open to ideas for recruitment.   Please forward any ideas.  

·         Zuercher -  release in August of same changes and more in October
o   Slots issue should be in October

·         Schedule -  will remain the same for 2019 for hours and shifts
o   Will try and get shift bid started late Oct early Nov – similar to last year

·         Promotions
o   Interviews will be 7/27  and 7/30 – hoping to have decision on 7/30
o   Hiring 1 supervisor and 1  ACO   - unless supervisor is a ACO then will hire 2 ACO’s
o   There will be some movement of staff but waiting to see who is promoted before start moving people.   As promotions may create more movement. 

·         Trade time – management wanted a reminder sent to members about trade time.
o   Concerned about staff working more than the 50% allowed and not having 8 hours off in between shifts.   Make sure you are following guidelines in the contract.