OUR UNION – OUR FUTUREAFSCME STRONG CAMPAIGN
Show me the money!
We are thrilled to announce that CalHR has informed us that the State Controller’s Office will begin to process the general salary increase and retroactive pay for our bargaining unit. The increase should be reflected in our June 1 pay warrant (May pay period). Employees should start receiving the retroactive pay warrant within the next week or so.
It has been a long journey and we thank you for your patience. If there are any changes and/or updates, we will provide them as soon as we are notified.
Exciting Announcement
We would like to inform you of the (re)creation of the
The mission of this committee is to:
Improve morale and camaraderie through social events, appreciation and recognition of excellence, and supporting members through tough times.
The individuals involved in supporting the welfare and promoting the good are:
Chair- Cindy Ihm
Member- Kristen Annastasia
Member- Matt Tidd
Member- Wanda Wullschleger
Member- Gina Rambeau
Our first order of business as a committee (which was very fitting) was to visit Senior Business Agent Cliff Leo Tillman, Jr. in the hospital during his recent health scare.
We will be recognizing a member every month.
If there is someone who you would like to nominate for "Member of the Month" for going above and beyond, please email us at good@afscmelocal2620.org.
Please provide examples of how the nominee demonstrates outstanding dedication, service and commitment, and/or promotes teamwork and inspires others.
If there is someone going through a tough time who could use a little support from their fellow Brothers and Sisters, please email us at good@afscmelocal2620.org.
We look forward to serving you in this new capacity. If you have any other ideas and/or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at good@afscmelocal2620.org.
General Salary Increase Update
As many members have reached out regarding their pay warrant not reflecting the general salary increase, we have reached out to CalHR requesting an update on the status. They continue to report that the pay letter has been sent over to the State Controller’s Office. The Controller’s office reported that they have begun the process of issuing the checks, as they received the order from CalHR. At this time, there is no date as to when the adjustment will be reflected in the monthly pay warrant, as we are one of 14 bargaining units awaiting the salary increase. In addition, as previously stated, the retroactive pay will be issued in a separate check.
We thank you for your continued patience. If there are any changes and/or updates, we will provide them as soon as we are notified.
Sonoma Developmental Center Election
This serves to inform our members at Sonoma Developmental Center that as there were no eligible nominations received for the Facility Chief Steward election, the nominations will remain open. All nominations must include the nominee’s home and/or cell phone numbers, personal e-mail, and the name and phone number of the person making the nomination.
Nominations will be accepted via e-mail, fax, and mail at the addresses below:
E-mail: elections@afscmelocal2620.org
Fax: (818) 847-2523
Mail: AFSCME Local 2620/SDC Elections
2550 N. Hollywood Way #209
Burbank, CA 91505
In solidarity,
The Elections Committee
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
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
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
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
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.