Ultimately the Board is the overseer and responsible for mang of the building.

We noted a jump in our payroll and discovered that our new MangAgent stopped the practice of using non-union workers (yes, its legal) for overtime and holidays.

Regular workers are paid substancially more than part-time, non-union. Its easier for the MangAgent because they dont have to process the paperwork, keep a list of non-union workers or be responsible for contacting and scheduling. But it is their job to help us find every way to save money.

No one wants to live in squalor, but we do want to be able to afford our apartments, and discussing ways to cut cost -- is a valuable trade of information. Carol, did you meet with the Union and could you share your findings.

VP