CITY OF ROCHESTER LIBRARY UNIT OFFICERS SWORN IN

City of Rochester Library Unit Officers

sworn in by Region 6 President Flo Tripi

Left to Right: Flo Tripi, Lorry Wisse, Treasurer; Kate Meddaugh,

Secretary; Melanie Lewis, Vice President and

Ove Overmyer, President

photo: Bess Watts

Rochester, N.Y.-- On September 11, the City of Rochester Library Unit held their Annual Membership meeting at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Region 6 President Flo Tripi, along with Local 828 officers Bess Watts, Cris Zaffuto, Pat Wolff and Judy Johnson were also present. President Watts is making a concerted effort to visit as many Unit meetings as possible in the very near future. If you have a meeting scheduled, she suggests you contact her directly or call the Local 828 office at 585.328.5250.

Also attending the meeting were Carmela McHugh from CSEA Member Benefits and Christine Grosse, Labor Liason for the law firm Fine, Olin & Anderman, who handle our Worker's Compensation Claims.

The meeting began with a short documentary video about CSEA's interest and investment in political action, highlighting events that took place during the MARCH FOR MAIN STREET event in January earlier this year.

A brief business meeting was held where members shared information with respect to political action, committee reports and workplace events. Afterwards, members were introduced to the their Labor Relations Specialist, Robert Leonard, who was the guest speaker. Leonard informed and updated members about the ongoing contract negotiations between the City and CSEA. A lively and robust Q&A session followed.

The Library Unit's contract expired June 30, 2009 and is looking for a quick and equitable resolution to the collective bargaining agreement. Tripi insisted that the members are in good hands having Robert Leonard represent them. She says he is one of the most talented and respected "labor guys" you will ever find.