For Greater Los Angeles GLA – WLA, Sepulveda with Northern Clinics and Downtown
To: All Local Members
From: President AFGE/NVAC
Subject: 25 Worst VAMC’s
There is a survey in the field where stations are stating “it’s not a survey”. Management is requesting bargaining unit employees to name the 25 worst VAMC’s. DO NO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST. The National VA Council believes this request is designed to have the BUE’s be responsible for shutting down VA’s etc. Again DO NOT RESPOND!!
Please see the attached Memo “Reorganization of GLA Services” which details a realignment in our CBOC management reporting structure.
At our April General Membership meeting, members raised several questions regarding Roberts Rules. The most challenging question was:
Is it true that the president can vote only to break a tie? According to official Roberts Rules website the answer is NO.
Please take a moment to review at robertsrules.com
“No, it is not true that the president can vote only to break a tie. If the president is a member of the voting body, he or she has exactly the same rights and privileges as all other members have, including the right to make motions, to speak in debate, and to vote on all questions.”
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It is this writers belief that the confusion surrounding this issue is that under our bylaws there is one circumstance were the president only votes in the case of a tie. In our Grievance Committee the “The President will vote only to break a tied vote.”
I’ll post section 28 of our bylaws below
Grievance Committee Rules and Responsibilities
1. . The Committee will meet at a separate meeting to consider the merits of the case.
2. The Executive Chief Steward or the President’s appointee will chair the Committee.
3. The meeting is confidential and is closed to all except committee members. (Representative and member will leave the room after presentation).
4. Committee members must be free to address any and all aspects of the case.
4. Discussion and all comments are to remain confidential and must not be discussed outside of the committee.
6. Voting must be by secret ballot.
7. The President will vote only to break a tied vote.
As you can see there is only one circumstance were the president’s voting rights are limited to a tie, the Grievance Committee.
I want to thank everyone for attending the April Meeting. I value the vigorous debate and increased turn out. I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.
This posting is my interpretation of the bylaws and Roberts Rules and does not constitute an official policy of AFGE Local 3943. –Gary Locken, Sgt at Arms, Steward and Webmaster.
Interested in volunteering and serving on the election committee?
Please review the AFGE election Manual
Please review Local 3943 Bylaws Section 13 Election of Officers and Section 14 Election Committee
Attend the July 25th General Membership Meeting to volunteer.
Posted per Local President Gerard Tcheumani:
Please see Fact Sheet #53 – The Health Care Industry and Hours Worked for more on the often misunderstood 7 Minute Rule
Please note our new mailing address:
American Federation of Government Employees – Local #3943
P.O. Box 84263
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: (310) 478-3711 ext. 44888
The membership voted for a time change to 5pm for future General Membership meetings. We look forward to seeing you at the July 25 Meeting.
Posted per Local President Gerard Tcheumani:
GUIDANCE TO LOCALS ON VA ACCOUNTABILITY BILL CHANGES TO TIMELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR ADVERSE ACTIONS
Please click on below links to view documents
Accountability Flow Chart – FINAL
va accountability law guidance to locals (00370391-1) DB Edit
AFGE GUIDANCE ON VA ACCOUNTABILITY BILL CHANGES TO TIMELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR ADVERSE ACTIONS
Next General Membership Meeting is 5:00 PM April 25, 2018 in Bldg. 500, Room 3400 or online at our GoToMeeting (only in person attendance for voting) .
-Nomination and Election of Delegates for the 2018 National AFGE Convention
-Approving of funding for the 2018 National AFGE Convention
-Approval of annual Budget
-Vote on permanent time change for General Membership Meetings: 5PM, 6PM or 7PM
-Approval of accounting service to manage local financials
-Update on new Steward training
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/697415677
This meeting is locked with a password :
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3112
Please Email Gary Locken to request the link and password. Membership will need to be verified, deadline for access request is 8 PM April 24.
