October 20, 2008 Local 3357 held its 2008 Membership meeting in Cleveland the weeekend of October 17-18, 2008.

Executive Board at Cleveland Marriott Hotel 10-17-08

Local Officers get sworn in: H. Rasmussen, M. Forbes, S. Beres, M. Mays

About 20 Officers, Area Reps, other officials and members attended. Highlights of discussion were the state of the American automobile companies, Union finances, election results, and bargaining items.

Sept 2008 Jordon Delmonte relected as Cleveland Area Rep 2-1.

8-14-08 The election results are as follows:
(Note: All positions but one Area Rep (13) position were unopposed.)

Photos from the recently concluded negotiations.

From left: Roger White, Council 66 Rep, Peter Nickles, Mike Forbes, Heather Rasmussen, Steve Beres

From left: Matt Mason, Don Dace, Elaine Eizelman, Exec Director, Bob Essler

Negotiators, John L Lewis (left), Anthony (Tony) Soprano, and Eugene V. Debs, ponder employer's 100% reduction in salary proposal. :-)

8-1-08 The Membership has approved the new CBA by a substantial margin. Signing bonuses likely will appear in the 8-14 paychecks.

7-17-08 The Local is holding its 2008 Elections now. All members can expect to receive Nomination Forms by mail soon. After nominations are made a second mailing will include ballots for voting.

7-17-08 The 2008 Membership meeting plans announced. See Meeting Page for details.

2-1-08 Mike Forbes has appointed the members of the 2008 Negotiating Committee:

From Back-Heather Rasmussen (Janesville),Pres. Mike Forbes (Louisville), VP Steve Beres (Twinsburg), Roger White (Dallas) and alternates are Deanne Robison (Elyria) and Steve Hofer (Indy West).