Bargaining Chair's Monthly Report - January 2025
Bargaining Chair's Monthly Report
January 25, 2025
Casandra Millett, Bargaining Chair
Hello, Brothers and Sisters
Discipline:
Discipline should be both corrective and progressive rather than punitive. Michigan Medicine and University (campus) will follow the discipline procedure, which is corrective and progressive. The discipline procedure will be documented warning, written warning, a one-day disciplinary layoff, a two-day disciplinary layoff, or written warning in lieu of disciplinary layoff (paper DLO- for absenteeism only), and discharge. If an employee has remained discipline-free for one year, the supervisor will repeat a step before progressing with progressive discipline. Paper DLOs will be identified as such and used as disciplinary action for unexcused absenteeism. For serious offenses, steps of progressive discipline may vary.
Inappropriate Language:
Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you. Avoid sensitive subjects; personal, intimate conversations are not appropriate. The use of profanity is never appropriate. Using discriminatory or demeaning words isn’t appreciated by anyone. Words spoken jokingly or in anger that are inappropriate can have serious repercussions. If a situation has become uncomfortable and confrontational, do not hesitate to disengage as quickly and quietly as possible. Never be afraid to step away to de-escalate the situation.
You can request a steward for any problems affecting your work performance or if you believe your contract is being violated. Be specific in giving details of the violation, including what, where, when, and who is involved.
Contract Proposal Committee
- Stephanie Barnett ULAM
- Laura Byrd CSPD
- Kwajalynn Burks Transit Services
- Adina Eddins Paging Communications
- Brandie Flowers Student Life
- Vince Hamilton PFANS
- Steve LeDuc Athletics
- Amelia Minniefield CSPD
- Cheryl Robinson CSPD
- Brain Rooks CSPD
- Charles Tillison Building Services & Grounds
- Rodney Wiley Maintenance
- Tamika Williams Paging Communications
- Karen Wilson Transit Services
- Jerard Williams CSPD
This team will meet on January 25, 2025.
Chief Stewards can be contacted at the union hall on Fridays. Please feel free to contact me anytime. My number is (734)323-4868. Email virgo@umich.edu or the union hall at (734)480-3852.
In solidarity,
Cassandra Millett
Bargaining Chair | AFSCME Local 1583