THE BREMERTON METAL TRADES COUNCIL LEGAL LUNCHBOX

Vol. 1,  #2      Wednesday, July 24, 1974      CHECKLIST

TO: METAL TRADES COUNCIL STEWARDS

FROM: LEGAL COUNSEL

Last week, there seemed to be a certain deadness at the meeting. I couldn't place my finger on it, but it was there. Others noticed it. Did you? What caused it? How can we help it?

The subject of law, of justice, of benefits, and of being a steward can appear confusing, unless we have a map. At the outset, then, let's establish a checklist of topics, add and subtract to it, and decide what we want to discuss. Here are some of the legal subjects I would like to discuss with you - according to the priority you set. What do you want to add or subtract:

THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ACT,
    TOTAL AND PARTIAL, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT, DISABILITY
    TIMELINESS, FILING OF NOTICES AND CLAIMS 
    HOW TO PROCESS A COMPENSATION CASE AND WIN MEDICAL  
    QUESTIONS-UNDER THE FECA 
    TECHNICAL QUESTIONS UNDER THE FECA

CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT BENEFITS
    WHETHER TO TAKE DISABILITY OR AGE AND SERVICE 
    HOW TO WIN A DISABILITY CASE
    HOW THIS LAW INTERACTS WITH THE FECA 

CIVIL SERVICE, AGENCY APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
    HOW TO INVESTIGATE A CASE 
    HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE AND CROSS-EXAMINE 
    HOW TO FIND THE LAW AND HELPFUL PRECEDENTS 
    WHAT IS GRIEVABLE, APPEALABLE AND THE LAW

THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, FPMs, AND FEDERAL SERVICE 
    INTERNAL UNION AFFAIRS. AND RIGHTS 
    ORGANIZING TACTICS AND METHODS 
    PROCESSING AN UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE-PROCEDURES 
    PROCESSING AN ULP - SUBSTANCE AND STRATEGY 
    NEGOTIATING AS A CONTINUING PROCESS

ASSISTING EMPLOYEES TO A BETTER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFE
    PURPOSES OF GOOD PERSONNEL PRACTICES 
    PROPER DISCIPLINE AND MANAGEMENT
    SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT and WELFARE 
    DISCRIMINATION CASES AND CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION 

BUILDING STRONG FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE BLUE COLLAR WORKERS

This is just a partial list. What is your preference.

NOTES: Emil Jackovac was a shipfitter at PSNS until 1/26/71, in the Machinery Group. Born in 1904, educated as a tradesman in Europe, trusting and unfamiliar with English, he was seriously injured January 13, 1969 and forced to retire. His personal physician certified that he had a work connected disability in late 1970 from this accident. Navy doctors did not disagree. The Safety Office, pursuant to its duty to process, advised they were doing all they could. Jackovac merely received about $60 per month until he came to the BMTC Compensation Clinic in February, because his claim at BEC was accepted in 1971 but they refused to pay travel. We examined the file and found that monthly benefits were not paid because Safety never filed the CA 4. Last week Jacovac was told he would get over $15,000 back benefits soon. This 70 year old man cried. Get your men to join the Union and help.

Lee A. Holley
Suite 101, IBEW Building
2700 First Avenue
Seattle Washington 98121
(206) 623-1241