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About The Oregon public employe. (Salem, Oregon) 1981-???? | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1981)
O N IO N A F F A IR S Voter Guide to District Elections i For Dist. Dir. 2 For Dist. Dir. Kei Quitevis Steven Green AFS, Local 461 Q u alificatio ns: Current Asst. Director; Gen. Council Delegate; Chapt. Pres, and Sec.-Treas.; BURC member; member OPEU Staff Screening and Employe Relations Committees. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ It is evident that union rights will be the big issue in the contract negotiations and it will be the responsibility of every mem ber to enforce and protect those rights. I believe every member must become actively involved in union activities. Some will have particular areas of interest and that is good, but some of us have to oversee the union as a whole and that is what I see as the role of the Board of Directors.” ODOT, Local 730 Q u a lifica tio n s: Current Direc tor; Asst. Director; OPEU Em ploye Representation Committee Chairperson; . OPEU Affiliation Steering Committee member; Chapt. and BURC officer. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ During the past year our union has laid a solid foundation upon which to build by affiliating w ith the Service Employees Union, by reorganizing along bargaining unit lines and by creating, a structure for state employe bargaining that provides for larger membership participa tion. I have played a part in all these actions as Dist. 2 Director." Steve Teters Health Dhr., Local 333 Q u alificatio ns: Chapt. Pres.; BURC Chairperson; Gen. Council Delegate; DHR Coalition Bargain ing Table member; DHR Coalition representative to Central Bargain ing Table. - W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I feel I can add a great deal to the leadership of Dist. 1 and the Board of Directors.” John Clapp ODOT, Local 137 Q u alificatio ns: None listed. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “To bring collective bargaining issues and collective bargaining contracts to focus in Dist. 1." John W. Havery Education, Local 581 Q u alificatio ns: Pres. Local 581. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I wish to contribute my expertise towards the improve ment of our union. I believe that I can do this effectively.” Kelly Clemence Kathriner DMV, Local 735 Q u alificatio ns: Current Direc tor; Asst. Director; Chapt. Pres.; Gen. Council Delegate. W hy C andidate is R unning for O ffice: “ I have a sincere desire to help keep our District organized and informed. I want to help run the business of our union in the best interest of all of our mem bers." Gerry Altman Barbara Palmer ODOT, Local 137 Q u alificatio ns: Gen. Council Delegate, Chapt. Pres.; BURC member; ODOT Coalition Bar gaining Table member. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice : “ Moving on up the line." OSH, Local 392 Q u alificatio ns: Current Direc-- tor; Asst. Director, CASE Chair person; BURC member; Chapt. Pres, and Sec.-Treas.; OPEU/ OSEA member for 12 years. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I am pleased with the direction the union and this District are going and I would like to continue to help that progress. With the new statewide Locals, the District must play an even more important role in education of membership." For A sst Dir. Everett Haines ODOT, Local 137 Q u a lific a tio n s : OPEU/OSEA member for 12 years, BURC member. Why C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “To increase membership participation and for more ef fective bargaining.” Michael S. Howard AFS, Local not provided Q u a lific a tio n s : Chapt. V.P.; Gen. Council Alt. Delegate; Edit. Chapt. newsletter; Dist. rep resentative to Metro Portland Plant Closure Organizing Com mittee. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I think I am beginning to understand District issues enough to be of service in this capacity. I am especially interested in im proving communications within the District so that the average member will have an idea of what the District and Board of Directors are doing.” For Asst. Dir. JoAnn R. Bowker AFS, Local 461 Q u alificatio ns: OPEU Union Operations Committee member; Chapt. officer. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “The best way to make use of the benefits of a union is to become a part of that union. I want a more active part of OPEU.” Alfred Bushey CSD, Local 414 Q u a lifica tio n s: Chapt. Pres.; BURC Chairperson; OPEU Rules Committee member; DHR Coali tion Bargaining Table member; Union Steward. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I like being involved in the decision-making of life. I believe that things are worked for and not handed to you. I want to become more able to help work out problems in my work area.” Richard Myers Ore. State Library Q u alificatio ns: -Special Agen cies Coalition Bargaining Table member; Chapt. Pres, and V.P. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I feel we need to improve ' some of the leadership to improve the union as a whole." 3 For Dist. Dir. Beckie Bragg U of O, Local 085 Q u a lifica tio n s: Bargaining Ta ble member; BURC Chairperson; Local Grievance Com m ittee Chairperson; Union Steward; OPEU Employe Relations and Clerical Committees member. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “To bring leadership to the District and to help it in setting goals and following through.” Gerald (Gary) Elliott OSU, Local 083 Q u alificatio ns: Current Asst. Director; Chapt. V.P. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I would like to further the welfare of my fellow employes.” John T. Cuff III Vet. Affairs, Local 274 Q u alificatio ns: Former Asst. Director; Chapt. V.P.; OPEU Employe Benefits and Nomina tions Committees Chairperson; Union Steward; BURC member. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “The District Director’s job is a complex one. Historically, we have lacked the continuity of leadership in our sub-district, and also statewide. How can the District's interest be promoted if the internal operations of the Board are not understood? My activities for the past two years— plus have been in this area. This coming Gen. Council will be one of the most important in our history." For Asst. Dir. Alan W. Brown U of O, Local 085 Q u a lifica tio n s: Chapt. Pres.; District 3 Search and Education Committees Chairperson. * W hy C andidate is R unning tor O ffice’: “ I feel strongly that the District must establish itself as the regional representation group for members of statewide locals. The District must educate its mem bers, actively recruit new mem bers and promote better pay and working conditions for its mem bers." Mark S. Lifschutz OSU, Local 083 Q u a lifica tio n s: B.A. (political science) U of O. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I feel an abiding interest in strengthening the position of workers through working with the union. I feel there is a glaring need for members of the union to take part in—giving their time to—the governing of their workplace.” 4 For D ist Dir. Ruth C. Montgomery Jackson County, Local 925 Qualifications: Current Direc tor; Gen. Council Delegate, OPEU C lerical C om m ittee member; Chapt. Secretary and 2nd V.P.; Local Negotiations and Grievance Committees; Dist. Const, and By- Laws Committee. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I sincerely feel that through unionism, good faith bargaining and the strength of solidarity lie our only hope for the future of our jobs. Without decent working conditions and benefits, we have no future, or a bleak one at best. It is my desire to continue working for and with the members of this district towards attaining our goals and to fulfill the duties of this office to the best of my abilities." Henry (Hank) Wilson Highway, Local not provided Q u a lifica tio n s: Current Asst. Director; Chapt. Pres, and V.P.; Gen. Council Delegate and Alt. Delegate; Highway BURC mem ber. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I feel I have worked hard for my Chapter and District and will continue to do so.” Theresa L. (Terri) Anderson Jackson County, Local 497 Q u alificatio ns: Current Direc tor; former Asst. Director; CASE member; Union Steward; J.C.E.A. Government R elations Com mittee. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I feel that in this time of change within our union It is im p orta nt to m aintain some continuity in leadership. I believe that as one of those who took part in affiliation and reorganization, I am in a position to help stabilize the new structure of the union so that the changes can be made to meet the needs of the member ship." Edward A. Holtgrave Jr. SOSC, Local 084 Q u alificatio ns: Chapt. V.P. and Pres.; Gen. Council Delegate and Alt. Delegate; Union Steward; SOSC BURC and Higher Ed. Coalition BURC Chairperson. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ In the best interest of District 4, we need to develop more unity between agencies, develop better communications between the Board and members in the field and the District Council. It is time to listen and to speak for membership at all levels and to follow through with what you say where it counts.” For Asst. Dir. Mary Ruth Wooding SOSC, Local 084 Q u a lifica tio n s: Chapt. Pres, and V.P.; Gen. Council Delegate; BURC member. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “When S.B. 57 Is imple mented, the next few years will be critical for OPEU. I would like to contribute my time and effort taking part in the decision-making process and working amicably with others in the district.” Stephenie J. Helliga PUC, Local 860 Q u a lifica tio n s: Special Agen cies Coalition Bargaining Team member; Union Steward; Dist, Const, and By-Laws Committee Chairperson; BURC Chairperson1; Gen. Council Delegate and Aft. Delegate. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: “ I believe the District will best be served by active leaders who are concerned about their fellow members." 5 No applications were received by the May 1 deadline. See the D istrict 5 N ew sletter for information on candidates who have indicated a desire to run for District Director and Assistant District Director. 6 For Dist. Dir. Richard W. Fraser ODOT, Local 734 Q u a lifica tio n s: Current Direc tor; Asst. Director; Gen. Council Delegate. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "To continue the work I started last year and because I am concerned about what happens with membership on the coast." For Asst. Dir. Jane Goodenow AFS, Local 665 Q u a lifica tio n s: Union Steward; BURC member; Chapt. Secretary; OPEU Clerical Committee mem ber; Gen. Council Alt. Delegate; -OPEU Employe Benefit Board member. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "I have a strong desire to do all I can to make working conditions and salaries better for all the public employes of Oregon. The best way to do this is to get involved." Nina L. (Peanuts) Crites State Parks, Local 65 Qualifications: Gen. Council Delegate; special representative for District Director. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice: "Public employes in Oregon are fortunate to actually have control of their union. I feel each person should take an active part in their union to ensure that It remains a union controlled by its membership.” Leota M. Harvey Employment, Local 669 Q u a lifica tio n s: Current Asst. Director; Chapt. Pres. W hy C andidate is R unning fo r O ffice : “ I want to give equal representation to the employes of the Southern part of District 6." Page 9
