Steering Committee minutes, May 8, 1997

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Steering Committee, May 8, 1997

1. With approval of the OSHTEP grant ($100,000, May 1, 1997-April
30, 1998), Robin’s return is authorized as of May 1.

2. The regionalization of the Working Press is approved, though
concern was raised about the cost, and about embarking on the
project without getting at least some support, financial and
otherwise, from Southern Tier unions and CLCs. The SC supported
the idea of starting with a Labor Day Solidarity Issue, solicit-
ing funds/solidarity ads from all Central NY/Southern Tier
unions, and earmarking the funds toward continued publication.

3. Coert, Mike Oates and Dan Addy have expressed interest in
running for the Steering Committee. Connie is interested if
there is no one else; ditto Howard, though he will seek someone
from UUP. Howard will also contact Mark Keith; Carl will contact
Tom Joyce and Harry Evans (Harry contacted: he’s willing). Chuck

Wynns and Linda Smith also should be contacted. Brian and Sue
would like a break.

4. General Meeting scheduled for June 11, 7:30, TC3. Agenda: Dan
Addy film and discussion restructuring of electric power ind;
Steering Committee election; the new Working Press; Labor Day
picnic organizing; Action Motown rally in Detroit (June 21);
Union updates.

5. Carl will get Action Motown bus information from Syra-
cuse/Rochester and include information if available in general
meeting notice.

6. Collaboration with NOW around their "Women Friendly Workplace
Campaign" approved.