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FILE NAME Corning OC DATE 1960 Sept 1 DOC OC101 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Management Meeting Minutes with References to Dust Problem on Saws and Deplorable Conditions UNION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT NEETJ NG September 1 1960 L. Sandro J. Davies 1. Marella C. Streck S. Capoferri O. W. Pfeifer . - J. P. Crook oo. : OLD BUSINESS & 1 Subject . > oes e cS . Union asked about job Finishing People and No. 2 Pouring Service revaluation of Batch new Billet Machine jobs were also added mixer 1.P.C. The No. 1 and to the list The lack of operation on Managements part was vigorously protested by the Union The Company was reminded by the Committee that promises and statements as recorded in past Union Management Meetings have not been fulfilled in many cases and the Union begins to feel frustrated and wonders whether it is worthwhile to continue these monthly meetings Action Mr. Crook stated that on or about September 10 several Industrial Engineers will be in the plant and he hopes one or two of these will be Job Revaluation men He also said he will rewrite or have written a job description for all Packing Line jobs At this time also he hopes to have started or completed restudies on Batch Mixer Dryer Service M.F.C. Finishing Flatware Pouring and the now sillet machine. 2. Subject The condition around the Cylinders and Dowtherm areas was discussed Action The Committce was referred to the minutes of the special meeting of August 15 and the agreement to wait till October to have this cleaned up 3. Subject Union claimed that foreman were still cutting spacers in spite of the statement in the minutes of July 22 that this practice would be stopped Action Same answer Management said this would be stopped NEW BUSINESS 1 Subject Union questioned Mr. Crook on his failure to contact the Packing Servicemen as promised in the minutes of August 15 - oe 2 Lotion Mr. Crook stated that his schedulo had prevented him from carrying out his intentions but these meetings will be ane held during the week of September 4 1960 Subject em 2. The Committee asked about Warchouse duties for new nem o Action Management stated that a schedule is being worked out andit involves Joc Plick's return Also the B rate status as requested by one employee was explained as an unqualified or beginners rato 3. Subject Union asked for a check back of Bob Passarella's vacation He claimed he had worked 1200 hours on his vacation year when he was laid off Action Mr. Pfeifer immediately had Elmer Goetz check and found Bob did have 1200 hours and he will be paid according to Section 1 Number 3 of the Contract that 4. Subject Union stated that Finishing Room personnel were confused by the constant change of supervisors in that area Action There was some discussion on this Management agreed that changes were being made while the area was being made over 5. Subject Management was told that the Vending Machines did not work properly and those on the night shifts were being deprived of their benefits Also some of the wares were not fit to eat , Action Mr. Crook advised that the responsible parties were told about the condition of the wares and had posted a notice for those who had lost money to report his name and amount He will also try and get the machines to be better supervised for the night crews Subject The Committee asked for a restudy of the No. 2 line Pouring Serviceman joby Action Management said this would be addod to the other requests . formerly medo and would be handled as soon as possible 7. Subject Union reported the deplorable conditions at the cylinder loading end Doors wore sticking tracks dirty and transfer very had to push Lota Action Management said that this would be handled through the ' Maintenance Department 51 o- 3 - B. Subject The dust condition on A saw was discussed and the same condition on all saws was protested . a . Action Action The Committee was told that this condition would be and corrected as soon as checked said there are to be possible Here again Management will be rectified at thcahtantgiemse and it is hoped these conditions .. Subject Union protested the report that the hoist Mold Repair Department was oporator in the responsible for the lost time accident that happened on August 19. They felt that the toenmeporary conditions prevailing there made the job a hazardous Action Action Management assured the Union that there was the personnel record of the hoist nothing against report was a statement of fact operator involved and the No agreement could change the fadcetsscribing the Booident The Committee asked if it was still Company policy to distribute safety equipment such as safety glasses etc. Management said that this was still Company policy and needing safety glasses respirators etc. should anyone them through the First Aid or Personnel Departmenatpsply for 11 Subject Union asked if such a thing as a Trainer's rate existed Action After checking it was found that a trainer rate effect A trainer is compensated as a result of of earnings arising from his training duties was in a loss 12. Subject Mr. Crook asked that all cars be kept away from the aroa - adjacent to the archouse because they may obstruct fire aelqsuoipsmteanttedambulances etc. from getting in the plant He that all Union employees should park in the proper lot Union agroed and at the same time cars being stored outside the pointed out that waro lino created the doorway of the No. 1 pouring same kind of hazard Mr. Crook took notice and said he would check and see if this can be aliminated also . H. M. Davies J. P. Crook