News
National and Regional Election Results
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Position
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Name
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Votes
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President
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Alan Coté
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147
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National Secretary/Treasurer
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Terri Mast
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144
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Regional Ballots
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Regional Director
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N/A
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Patrolman
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Pete Lapinski
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106
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Christy Perez
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51
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Chairman
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Kerry Crocker
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146
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Vice Chairman
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David Morris
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140
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Executive Committee
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Steward Representative
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Top Three
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Ken Burch
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4
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Diane Charrier*
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11
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Nicki Rodriguez*
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21
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Tony Tengs*
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31
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Deck Representative
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Top Three*
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Ricky Deising*
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43
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Chris DeWitt
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14
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Martin Hanna*
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44
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Pam Wittenan-Moss*
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32
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Engine Representative
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John St. Clair
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16
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Purser Representative
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Sondra Costales
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11
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Michael Queen
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6
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SW Representative
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Mark Slichter
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16
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Longshore Representative
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Appoint
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Crowley Representative
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Appoint
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Convention Delegate
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Top Four*
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Ken Burch
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61
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Ricky Deising*
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107
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Pete Lapinski*
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95
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David Morris*
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92
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Michael Queen
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90
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Tony Tengs*
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128
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Voting for the New TA on RE-Vote
Ballots are ready in the Juneau Office, We have designated members to go and meet the ships that are in Juneau. If you are in RIF, or vacation, or on leave for any other reason, please contact Monique at 790-9644 to have your ballot mailed. Your vote is very important, please do not let any others persuade you on how to vote and what to vote for, remember this is your future, and to leave your future into the hands of the arbritrator is scary, because what ever he decides, we will have to deal with.
*******REMEMBER YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT*****
Re-Voting the TA
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the IBU:
In solidarity,
Negotiation Committee, /s/ Darryl Tseu, /s/ Glen Budge, /s/ Michael Queen, /s/ Kerry Crocker
/s/ Karl Ashenbrenner, /s/ Tony Tengs, /s/ John O. Lancaster
National President /s/ Alan Cote'
AMHS Contract Update
In an attempt to present the information in a concise manner, I thought a timeline with bullet points would be helpful to most of you. Regardless of your personal feelings on the Tentative Agreement, more information will only help you understand the situation we find ourselves in today.
July 17, 2008 TA signed by the parties
September 5, 2008 TA Ballots mailed to membership, total ballots 607
September 12, 2008 Complete TA with Supplements posted to membership
October 22, 2008 TA Ballots counted total ballots counted 273, 106 votes to ratify, 167 against ratification.
November 17-18, 2008 Return to negotiating table with state. IBU proposal consisted of previous TA language keeping Rule 7 and Rule 23 as “book” language. State proposal back to original position, no Split Wages, maintain third Tier Vacation, delete Annual Passes, removal of language allowing the employer to reimburse for receipted expenses while on per diem in Rule 9, Rule 17; $2,137 year one, 3% in years two and three.
Parties reached a dead end, discussion to move the parties to Interest Arbitration. IBU attorneys contacted and briefed on AMHS Bargaining Unit’s issues and concerns
November 19, 2008 Met with state to discuss re-voting previous TA. Parties discussed the parameters and requirements for a re-vote.
November 21, 2008 Letter of Agreement draft sent to IBU and attorney allowing a re-vote and proposed Ground Rules for Arbitration received from the state
November 25, 2008 Counter proposal to state’s Letter of Agreement presented
December 1-3, 2008 Next negotiation session with state, topics tentatively on agenda; ground rules for arbitration, Letter of Agreement to allow IBU re-vote of TA, submitting additional proposals if continuing new contract negotiations, submit “last and best” proposal from IBU
December 31, 2008 Proposed date for re-vote ballot count
January 1-15, 2009 Suggested dates for arbitration hearing
February 2009 Determination due from arbitrator if arbitration is held
March 13, 2009 Last day for any monetary terms to be presented to Legislature requiring them to vote on the terms.

