Author: AFSCME Local 2620

Posted on

2016-2018 SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER FACILITY CHIEF STEWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations for a FACILITY CHIEF STEWARD for Sonoma Developmental Center are now open!
Nominations will close on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at 5:00 P.M.
QUALIFICATIONS All nominees must be a Local 2620 member for at least six months prior to the election, and must also be members at the time they are sworn in. Union members may nominate themselves or other members.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES All nominations must include the nominee’s home and/or cell telephone number, personal e-mail, and the name and phone number of the person making the nomination. This information is required in order for the Elections Committee to verify with the nominee that the nominee is willing to accept the nomination. If the committee is unable to reach the nominee, the person is deemed nominated, per the AFSCME International Elections Manual.
If you nominate yourself, the Elections Committee will not contact you to verify your nomination. Members nominated by someone else will be contacted by the Elections Committee (if the required telephone numbers are provided) to verify their willingness to run and serve in the office.
If more than one qualified nomination is received for this position, a secret ballot mail election will be conducted. If only one qualified nomination is received for this position, no election will be conducted and that member will be automatically elected. If no qualified nomination is received for this position, nominations will remain open.
Nominations will be accepted via mail, fax, e-mail and delivery at the addresses below: E-mail: elections@afscmelocal2620.org Fax: (818) 847-2523 Mail: AFSCME Local 2620/SDC Election 2550 N. Hollywood Way #209 Burbank, CA 91505

Posted on

Election Results: Fairview Developmental Center

This serves to inform our members at Fairview Developmental Center of the results of the Facility Chief Steward election. As there was only one nomination received and the nominee has accepted, as stated in the Local Union Election Manual, the unopposed candidate should be declared elected. On February 23, 2017, Mark Herrera was declared elected Facility Chief Steward.
Correspondence can be directed to elections@afscmelocal2620.org.
In solidarity,
The Elections Committee
Posted on

Election Results: Stockton Area Facilities

This serves to inform our members of Region XI (Stockton area facilities) of the results of the Regional Chief Steward election. As there was only one nomination received and the nominee has accepted, as stated in the Local Union Election Manual, the unopposed candidate should be declared elected. On February 18, 2017, Yvette James was declared elected Regional Chief Steward.
Correspondence can be directed to elections@afscmelocal2620.org.
In solidarity,
The Elections Committee
Posted on

Election Results: Atascadero State Hospital

This serves to inform our members at Atascadero State Hospital of the results of the Facility Chief Steward election. As there was only one nomination received and the nominee has accepted, as stated in the Local Union Election Manual, the unopposed candidate should be declared elected. On February 18, 2017, Ellen Beraud was declared elected Facility Chief Steward.
Correspondence can be directed to elections@afscmelocal2620.org.
In solidarity,
The Elections Committee
Posted on

Bargaining Update: Members Vote 86% Yes to Ratify New Contract

On Thursday, February 2, the new collective bargaining agreement for Bargaining Unit 19 -Health and Social Services Professional Employees, was ratified by the votes received of the membership with 86.5% voting to accept and 13.5% voting to reject. The count was conducted and the results were as follows:
Ballots were mailed out and 1,242 were returned;
18 ballots were invalidated for a total of 1,224 valid votes;
And 1,059 voted to accept, and 165 voted to reject.
Now that the new agreement has been ratified, the Union will notify CalHR of the acceptance. The Legislators are now taking up our agreement for adoption.
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our members who participated in the contract ratification process.
Posted on

Bargaining Update: Worksite Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New Tentative Agreement

The Tentative Agreement and ballots to vote on ratifying the contract have been mailed out. Members of the Negotiation T.E.A.M. and our Business Agents have scheduled a number of work site meetings throughout the state to go over the agreement. In addition, as we are unable to go to every work site, we will be hosting a teleconference to discuss the Tentative Agreement and to answer any questions. Further details regarding the teleconference will be provided no later than January 24, 2017. Please refer to the calendar on our web site www.afscmelocal2620.org for the work site meetings scheduled or contact the Burbank office at (800) 698-6553.
Posted on

Bargaining Update: Ballots for Vote on Tentative Agreement to Be Mailed to Members Soon

We have completed a summary of the Tentative Agreement reached with the State. For the Tentative Agreement to be ratified, a members’ vote must be taken. Of the votes received, a majority is needed to ratify the Tentative Agreement as proposed. A copy of the summary and a ballot with instructions will be mailed to members’ last known address by January 13, 2017.
Ballots will be due by February 1, 2017. Members of the Negotiation T.E.A.M. will be scheduling work site meetings throughout the state during the three week period to answer questions and provide details of the Tentative Agreement.
Posted on

Want to Know What’s In the New Contract?

The 2016 Negotiation Team reached a new agreement on December 16, 2016, after a lengthy process that included a statewide survey to members, a large Occupational meeting, a statewide Stewards meeting and feedback from members and leaders. We began bargaining on May 2, 2016, and after 32 sessions with the State, concluded with many changes to our agreement. We submitted well over 200 proposals addressing a wide range of issues/concerns for you the member. Although we were not able to reach agreement on all our proposals, we are walking away with many new changes in this new agreement. The agreement needs to be ratified by Members in a vote by mail ballot, which members in good standing will receive in the mail shortly.
Highlights of the new agreement include but not limited to:
General Salary Adjustment
Effective January 1, 2017 – 3.5%Effective July 1, 2017 – 3.5%Effective July 1, 2018 – 2.5%Effective July 1, 2019 – 2%
Special Salary Adjustments
In addition to the General Salary Adjustment, effective January 1, 2017 the following classifications will receive a onetime special salary adjustment of 10%.
Occupational Therapists (Class codes 8288, 9280, 8204)Senior Occupational Therapists (Class code 8287, 9346)Physical Therapist I (Class codes 8280, 9281,8315)Physical Therapist II (Class codes 8277,9342)Speech Pathologist I (Class codes 8279,8309)Speech Pathologist II (Class code 8278)
In addition to the General Salary Adjustment, effective January 1, 2017 the following classifications will receive a onetime special salary adjustment of 5%.
Chaplains (class codes 9768,9769, 9912,9913,9916,9917,9919,9920,9922,9923)Registered Dietitians and Pre-Registered Dietitians (Class codes 9279, 2167, 2172, 2168)Inspector Board of Pharmacy (Class code 8879)Adoption Specialist (Class code 9423)Individual Program Coordinators/Safety (class code 9897)
Prefunding of Post-Retirement Health Benefits contributions
Effective July 1, 2017 members will pay 1%Effective July 1, 2018 Members will pay 1%Effective July 1, 2019 Members will pay 1%
Continuing Education
Increase in CEU reimbursement from $200 to $500 Effective January 1, 2017.
Intern Supervision Differential
Added the following classifications to the Intern Supervision differential:
Registered DietitiansPhysical Therapist I and IIOccupational TherapistSenior Occupational Therapist
On-Call/Call Back assignment for CDCR Exempt Employees
Added new language that will state the following:
When on-call is scheduled on a holiday, the employee may request cash compensation. It is at management’s discretion whether the request is granted.
Union Initiated Classifications Discussions
Increase the number of classifications to be reviewed from 2 to 4
Business and Travel Expenses
Increases in amounts for some counties for lodging.
Vacation/Annual Leave Cash Out
Employees may be permitted annually to cash out up to eighty (80) hours of accumulated Vacation/Annual leave. In those departments that have funds available.
Grievance/ Arbitration language improvements
New language will provide 180 days from request for Arbitration to select an Arbitrator.
Personal Leave 2010 and 2012 program
Extend period to utilize from July 2016 to July 2018.
Health Benefits Dependent Vesting
Eliminate dependent two- year vesting period.
Department of Juvenile Justice, CDCR
Agreed to meet and confer over the OnCall/Callback within 90 days after Ratification of new agreement.
Chaplains Required Denominational Conventions or Gatherings
Increased maximum reimbursement from $200 to $240 annually.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Each department shall maintain a workplace violence prevention program that includes “no bullying”
Personal Leave Program of 2010 and 2012
Extended time frame from 2014 to 2016 for workers to utilize PLP of 2010 and 2012.
Contract Term
Four-year agreement from July 1, 2016 through July 1, 2020.