Administrative Assistant – Joan Harring

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Background:

• Graduated from Pueblo County High School - 1970.
• Worked for Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, Delta, CO from 1970 to 1972.
• Worked for Pueblo Gas and Fuel (PSCO) from 1972 to 1982, then transferred to Western Division PSCO in 1982 to September 30, 2003.
• Gas Fitter/Serviceman Apprenticeship 1972-1976.
• Member in good standing with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 111, since April 1972.
• Served as Unit Chairman, Unit Recorder, Steward, and Chief Steward for Units 28, and 28A; and served as Chief Steward for Units 8, 28B, and 29.
• Served as Delegate to, and Vice-President of Western Colorado Trades and Labor, AFL-CIO.
• Served on various PSCO Negotiation Committees.
• Served as Executive Board Member, Recording Secretary, and President of IBEW 111.
• Appointed to the Staff of Local Union 111, as Business Representative, by Business Manager Michael A. Byrd on October 1, 2003.
• Served in Local Government offices as Trustee, and Mayor.
• Active as Firefighter/EMT for over 15 years and currently promoted to Lieutenant for the Clifton Fire Rescue.
• Promoted to Assistant Business Manager April 1, 2005

• Handle Grievances and Negotiations for Units on the Western Slope.
• Operate the Grand Junction office to better represent members on the Western Slope, and coordinate matters between the two offices
• Whatever is needed to represent members of IBEW, Local Union 111
• Serve on the Inter Union Gas Conference Steering Committee.

Unit Responsibilities:

• Unit 3   Denver Gas, Public Service Company of Colorado
• Unit 7   Evergreen, Public Service Company of Colorado
• Unit 9   Silverthorne, Public Service Company of Colorado
• Unit 25 Delta/Montrose, Delta-Montrose Rural Electric Association
• Unit 28  Grand Junction, Public Service Company of Colorado
• Unit 28A  Rifle, Public Service Company of Colorado
• Unit 29    PSCO High Pressure Gas
• Meeker/Rangley/Craig.

• Mediation Case Pending Grievance Number 3-09-04 (Termination) this was ruled in favor of the union and employee was reinstated without back pay.

• Delta Montrose Electric Association — New Classification of Equipment Technician

• Delta Montrose Electric Association – General negotiations began early and were limited to health care premiums, overtime rates, and wages. Health care premium split was changed to an 80/20 split, moving from cost share that was creating a situation where some employees were paying 30% of premium. Overtime was changed allowing for 1.75 times for the first year of the agreement; and 2 times thereafter for emergency overtime. Wages were adjusted from 2% to 4% depending on classification; those receiving 2% per year were additionally given lump-sum payments equal to 1% of base pay per year through the term of the Agreement.

Education & Training Conferences Attended:

• IBEW Gas Conferences, various years
• 8^th District Progress Meetings, various years
• Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers, various years  
• IBEW Utility Conference, various years
• National Safety Council Conference (May 2000), Nashville, TN
• Midwest Cooperative LAMPAC, various years
• Western LAMPAC, various years
• Interest Based Bargaining Courses
• Labor Studies from the University of Colorado
• LAMPAC
• Delegate to the 37^th IBEW International Convention

First, I would like to thank Mike Byrd for his leadership of this Union, and for his support, training (and occasional trips to the wood shed), that has helped me to improve in representing the membership.

Thanks goes out to John Sena for his work on the Asplundh Tree group, the education in negotiating was the best (John knows how to go up against the best a company has to send and get them frazzled!). This group left Local Union 111 before a contract could be reached, which was the plan of the Company all along. Be assured, John Dettl, of Asplundh Tree, will not soon forget the lessons John taught him.

I am in deep gratitude to the Chief Stewards, Stewards, and Unit officers who keep the day to day issues handled at the various work sites. Who, without their help, I could in no way keep up.

A very special thank you to my negotiating committee for DMEA: Judy Lindsey, Bill Hughes, and Dave Casias. This was my first contract negotiation as an Agent, and their assistance and professionalism made for a smooth and successful process. You three are the GREATEST!

And, last but not least, to Helen, Joan, Gretchen, Lynn, and Jessie, "You are the finest Administrative Assistants in all of the IBEW." You are always there with a kind word and a helpful attitude. You make my job so much easier and always make me look good. Thank you seems so small, but know that it comes from my heart.

Finally, I want to express my deep gratitude to the Agents that I am privileged to work with in this great Local. I learn from each one of you and am enriched by your friendship. I am truly blessed to be a part of your team and look forward to the years ahead working together for the betterment of the membership of Local Union 111.

Respectfully Submitted by Dennis Z. LeTurgez, Assistant Business Manager

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Mike Byrd: Business Manager

George Wilson Jr. :Remote Agent Craig, Grand Junction

John Sena: Remote Agent Pueblo

Dennis Z. LeTurgez: Remote Agent , Grand Junction

Bruce J. Lawlor: Senior Assistant Business Manager, Denver

Sean McCarville: Agent, Denver

Patrick Weak: Senior Assistant Business Manager

John Vogel: Agent, and Dispatch, Denver

Timio Archuleta: Agent, Denver

James Thorp: Agent, Denver

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