Congressional Research Employees Association

 
1. Minutes.The minutes of June 8, 2011, were accepted.
2. Buyouts and Early Outs. The LOC is requesting authority for buyouts and early outs; this may not include many CRS personnel (or LOC personnel, for that matter).
3. CBA Negotiations. Next article (on leave) is being undertaken.
4. Meeting with Acting Director. President R. will meet with Mary [...]

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1. Minutes.The minutes of May 18, 2011, were accepted with an amendment.
2. Coffee Meet-and-Greet with Acting Director. President Roth reported that a meeting with the Acting Director and CREA’s governors, officers, and stewards has been scheduled for June 16.
3. Meetings with Congressional Offices and Committees. President Roth gave an overview of recent meetings with the [...]

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1. Minutes.The minutes of April 27, 2011, were accepted.
2. Hearings. On May 11, the LC unions, GAO’s union, and others (including Daniel Schuman from the Sunlight Foundation) testified before the Leg Branch Subcommittee.
3. Peer Review. Peer review can be required (one can be required to get it and to give it). If peer review is [...]

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1. Minutes.The minutes of April 20, 2011, were accepted.
2. Meeting with Acting Director. President R. reported on meeting with Mary Mazanec (and Dick Ehlke). President R. invited her to lunch; she may be too busy to do it.
3. Possible Project/Assignment for Office Support. We still need suggestions.
4. Blocked Websites. E-mail went out; VP Moteff combined [...]

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1. Minutes.The minutes of April 6, 2011, were accepted.
2. Meeting with Acting Director.President R. reported that he now has meetings set up with the Acting Director; at the first one, President R. will invite her to lunch (as per our prior meeting). Issues are solicited. The status of those ‘executive committees’ was mentioned.
3. Arbitration Hearing [...]

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