March/2005
March has been a regular month for the office of treasurer. Rather boring considering the start of the year but a little boredom is refreshing after so much excitement. We are gearing up for contract negotiations on several contracts this year and learning to cope with the loss of income from the Qwest surplus from this past fall.
February/2005
Although the year 2005 started out with some unexpected events, with a united team with the good of the local at heart, things have turned out well. Here are some highlights from my office:
An investigator from the Federal DOL came to inspect the local’s financial
records due to several anonymous complaints. The investigator spent 2 days
with me and ended up having to take the records from October 2002 through July
2003 back to Denver with her. Updates on this situation will be given as I
receive information. No other information is available yet. I look at this as
a positive thing as this audit will give us a fresh start with a clean slate
and assure us we are on track and running smooth.
With the assistance of
Laurel Hunter, a budget is up and running and was approved by the membership
present at February’s meeting.
I have also been very
fortunate – along with the rest of the executive board – to have been trained
on handling issues from all the companies that the local represents.
Main page/ About Local 7011 / Qwest Mobilization 2005/President Sean Altamirano's report/
Secretary/Treasurer/Notes from Maxine/ Acting VP UNM/ Acting VP Clarence Searles