The Oregon state employee. (Salem, Oregon.) 1944-195?, September 01, 1947, Page 10, Image 10

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OSEA Faces Many Problems; Council
to Outline Action
Conies now the time of year; when
the Chapters go into high gear for their
fall and winter activities. This season
is particularly active for O.S.E.A. uiem-
bers, and there should be much ado
about matters of interest to the mem­
bership.
D istrict directors are to be elected
at the earliest possible date— deadline
.October 15. Chapter delegates to the
general council are to be elected by
October 15. One delegate ^ allowed
per 100 active members or m ajor.frac­
tion thereof. General council meeting
to be held at Salem November 22 and
23.
General Council Topics
Each Chapter is to instruct its dele­
gates as to the subjects it, wishes dis­
cussed by the general council and what
attitude to take regarding them.
The Chapters will arm their dele­
gates with w ritten and certified resolu­
tions expressing- their attitudes, and
•wishes for general action. A good many
are expected. There should be some
right healthy discussions at the council
meeting. Any and all, members are in­
vited, are welcome, and should attend
if possible.
Some pertinent subjects which might
be considered by the Chapters include,
but are not necessarily limited to, the
following: uniform chapter dues, semi­
annual dr , annual payment of dues,
group life' insurance matters, Associa­
tion finances,- legafR&counsel expense,
hospital and medical expense coverage,
civil service topics, retirement topics,
discussion of ethics of conduct,’crystal­
lization of policies <of action,s and gen­
eral constructive^ criticisms.
Recent Activities and Problems
During the past year, the O.S.E.A.
board of directors and the executive
secretary have had to consider and de­
cide several important matters. They
have acted to the best of their ability
and judgment to carry out: the instruc­
tions of the last general council, and
to, conform with the broad aims of the
Association. ,
The first half of the year was largely
taken up with legislative, matters and
the developments arising from the leg­
islative assembly. More recently, the
activities have, concerned group life in­
surance and its many effects on v the
affairs of the Association. This matter
of insurance will involve office spacç
expansion, purchasing filing cabinets,
employment of additional help, etc. As
usual, we can’t get something for noth­
ing and must invest.'some money to as­
sure future returns. Our executive-sec­
retary has put in probably two months
extra time in night work and traveling,
above his* regular time, all in the inter­
ests of the members.
The administration of the Retirement
Act .has, in general, been efficient and
business like. The A ct has it§? weak­
nesses which we should strive to rem­
edy; but little complaint has. been re­
ceived of its administration. There ap­
pears to be a movement on. foot to do
away, with the retirement sysi^efnt in its
entirety. Staunch supporters w ilt be
necessary, to speak out for it in> the
future.
Policies Fluctuate
The administration of the-Civil Serv­
ice Act a n d th e N O N -CO N FO RM ­
ANCE with its intent on the part of
some of . the state departments has been
of considerable concern' .to us-this year.
It has been oyer two years. since its
passage, and it seems that ample time
has . elapsed to be getting I smoothly
underway. Such is not the case! Rules,
policies, interpretations and actions by
the Civil Service Cornmissioft seem to
fluctuate constantly^' A strong com­
mission is/ÿieeessary to insure a strong
administration. A positive administra­
tion is necessary if the A ct is to be­
come a force for good in personnel m at­
ters^ This Association is on public record