GFT Executive Committee: June 29,2010

The following is my summary of questions asked during open forum of the Executive Committee meeting ofJune 29, 2010 and a summary of the meeting. Please note, members are not allowed to record or video meetingsand these notes are based upon my belief as to what was said.

During open forum I had requested to have questions answer which I had hoped would have been brought up byDOE chairperson, Neeti Prakash, (she was provided a letter prior to the Reports of Standing Committeepresentations requesting she ask the questions during the meeting). However, after reviewing the letter Ms.Prakash stated in the meeting that she would prefer to discuss them with Mr. Rector at another time. Based onher decision not to bring forward my request, I decided to bring them forward during open forum.

Questions and Responses during Open Forum (item X. In Meeting Agenda Summary)

I) What is the status on the removal of Carol Somerfleck from GFT? Mr. Rector responded that "no action"was taken. I asked for a document stating their decision. Mr. Rector again responded "no action" wastaken, therefore they refused to provide me any written document that would resolve my status. As such, Ican only assume that although they have decided to take "no action" then my hearing and summons is still ineffect and nothing has been resolved one way or the other.

2) What and who can make charges on the GFT credit card? Has the Executive Council ever disapproved acharge made on the GFT credit card? Please produce statements of that credit card for the last twelvemonths. It was responded that Mr. Rector is the only one at this time who has the authority to make chargeson the GFT credit card. Mr. James Lujan, GFT Treasurer, stated that no charges made were everdisapproved. Mr. Lujan stated he had to check if he could provide the past twelve months of statement. Mr.Rector added that changes on the GFT credit card are included in the financial statements which are postedon their website. After reviewing both the current financial statements and audit reports no where is there adetailed listing of the types of charges made on the GFT credit card.

3) Is it true that the President has a gas card and receives a gas allowance? Is there a milage log kept toensure that the purchases are for union business? Is that gas card usedfor anyone else besides thePresident's vehicle? It was responded that Mr. Rector does not have a gas card, however, he and others dofollow the SOP (standard operating procedures) in regards to milage logs and gas purchases.

4) Now that Jonathan Diaz has declared his intention to run for senator, will any union assets be used tosupport his candidacy? Will he be required to work 40 hours per week exclusively for the union and willhis time be tracked? It was responded that not to their knowledge were any requests made to supportJonathan Diaz. In regards to Mr. Diaz working 40 hours exclusively for the union, it was responded that thiswas a personnel matter and would not be discussed in our presence.

5) Who is our DOE negotiating team? If none has been formed, how will the make-up of the team bedecided? It was stated that at this time that such is still pending.

6) Why is Matt Rector allowed to negotiate contracts when he isforbidden to for twelve months based on hisemployment at the legislature? Mr. Rector responded that he is the "chief negotiator" and is not aware thathe is doing anything illegal. He asked if! could provide him the information that states such for his review.It was also asked would they, Mr. Rector and the members of the Executive Committee assume the liabilitythat could result from Mr. Rector's participation in government negotiation which Mr. Rector replied thatthey were all bonded and immune to liability suits. I can only assume that the liability could thereforeimpact member dues.

7) Regarding the upcoming AFT Convention;A) Why was the election for delegates conducted prior to the nomination period? Mr. Rector responded, I

am not the chair of the election committee.B) Why was the election not conducted in April in accordance with our constitution? Mr. Rector

responded, I am not the chair of the election committee.C) Why to this date have members not been informed of the outcome of the election? Mr. Rector

responded, I am not the chair of the election committee.D) Who are the purported delegates to the AFT Convention? It was responded that the four At-Large

Officers (Matt Rector, Tim Fedenko, Sanjay Sharma, and James Lujan) are the delegates attending theAFT Convention.

E) Whatfinancial support is being provided to the delegates to attend the convention? Mr. Lujan statedthat the delegates will be covered for expenses relative to the convention, such as, travel, hotel, food, andconvention fees. Mr. Lujan added that any other expenses, such as those related to side trips along theway, would be the responsibility of the individual.

F) Who was on the election committee over the past year? No one in the Executive Council could recall asingle name of a member in the election committee. Interesting

G) Who is currently on the election committee? It was responded that it was unknown at this time.These responses to questions related to the AFT Convention were extremely frustrating. I had reminded Mr.Rector that in his letter of apology to ARES teachers dated March 52010, he wrote and I quote,

"Since I became president, I have ensured that we do everything by the book andfollow the constitutionto the letter ... "

The very constitution (Sixth Amended GFT Constitution) which we as members are required to follow, theyas members of the Executive Council have failed to follow and continue to do so to this date. Case in point,Article VI, Section G. Election of Delegates to the Biennial AFT Convention states ...

"The electionfor delegates will be held at the same time as the electionfor the at-large GFT officers inApril of even-numbered years. "

The actual election of delegates occurred on March 19, 2010 during the GFT Annual Convention, not Aprilas stated in our constitution. Based on our current constitution, at-large officers now hold a three-year termwhich now conflicts with the Biennial AFT Conventions. After reviewing the electronic messages, nowherewas there mentioned the announcement of nominations for delegates for the AFT Conventions, nor wasthere ever notification of the election, nor mentioned the results of the delegate votes. Procedures forelecting a delegate are also detailed in the AFT Constitution in Article VIII, Representation, Section 1. (a)which states ...

"Members of each local must be given suitable opportunity to nominate candidates for the office ofdelegate and alternate. Notice ofthe right to make nominations must be sent to each member or given aprominent place in the local publication and on bulletin boards. Notice of the right to makenominations and notice of the election may be combined in one notice. Written notice announcing thetime and place of election of delegates must be mailed to each member at least 15days prior to theelection. The results ofthe election must be published and the ballots kept (or one year. "

Once again, not only do the members of the Executive Council ignore our own constitution by notfollowing the procedures for the election of delegates they blatantly ignore the AFT Constitution which inour GFT Constitution in Article VI, Section G states ...

"Voting members of the GFT may run for delegate to the AFT Convention in accordance with theprocedures in the AFT Constitution and Bylaws:"

It should be noted, that at the GFT's March 19,2010 Annual Convention, I was given a ballot for delegatewhich had only four names to choose from (Rector, Fedenko, Sharma, and Lujan). I sat next to NeetiPrakash and asked her if she wanted to be a delegate and she responded, yes, so I purposely wrote in hername, drew a box next to her name and checked it. Interestingly, there only four delegates to the AFTConvention, which so happens to matched the same four names on the ballot. What happened to our other

26 delegates? What happened to my vote? Why did members even bother to vote! Was it already a giventhat the four at-large officers were selected to attend prior to the actual voting?

I was also frustrated with Mr. Rector's responses when asked questions A), B), and C) in which heresponded that he was not the chair of the election committee. His rationale that since he is a candidate, hekeeps himself out of the election committee responsibilities. I stated that as president and leaders(Executive Council) it is their responsibility that the election committee is provided all the procedures asmandated in the GFT and AFT constitutions. They are the leaders of GFT and the buck stops with them!! !Shame, shame, shame on them for failing to set the example as leaders.

8) Requests have been made/or the current operating budget and any modifications made since it wasapproved. These have not been provided. Why is the treasurer ignoring requests from membership?When will this be provided? In response, Mr. Rector stated that the current budget was just recently madeavailable on the website. However, reviewing it after the meeting it appears no modifications were madesince rent revenue obviously still reflects Mr. Rector's rent to GFT for his then senate office.

Meeting Summary ofthe Executive Committee held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010:

I. Call to OrderII. Reading and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of GFT Executive Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 1,

2010 were not approved do to an error in a motion as stated by Mr. Rector.III. President's Report: Mr. Rector reported that he was concerned about the amounts of calls to the office

about membership cancellation. He reported that AFT confirmed receipt of the audits for 2008 and 2009and stated that both reports were acceptable as presented.

IV. Treasurer's Report: Mr. Lujan gave a verbal report. No written copy was provided to the guests.V. Reports of Union Officers: only a few were reported and they included;

a) GCC: decision to pull out of GFT by members will wait till August.b) Port: Contract not signed. Port reduced the 135 page contract to 6 pages. Both sides have reached

an impasse and will probably have to start over again. Mr. Rector stated that Port management hasprobably expended over a quarter of a million in negotiations already.

c) Mental Health: It was reported that some employees and consumers of Mental Health have submittedgrievances against the Federal Management Team.

d) DOE: contract negotiations have not started. Also reported was that after meeting with DOEsuperintendent, GFT membership dues will not be affected by the recent deduction policyimplemented by DOE. DOE chair inquired from Mr. Rector what was the status of the furlough.Mr. Rector reported that it was set back to Judge Barrette-Anderson by Judge Lamorena. Other thanthat, he did not know the current status.

VI. Reports of Standing Committees: none was reportedVII. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: none was reportedVIII. Unfinished Business: none was reportedIX. New Business: Two member letters requesting membership cancellation were presented for Executive

Council review and action. They read and discussed each but both were denied. It is important to notethat one member asked the council members to consider the request and since it was late by only twodays from the member's anniversary date it should be approved. The motion was made but only onevoted to approve.

X. Open Forum: as stated aboveXI. Executive Session: none was heldXII. Adjournment

Submitted by attending GFT Member, Carol Somertleck