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Since the adoption of our new collective bargaining agreement, the Essential Worker meet and confer team has met multiple times to discuss strategy on how to proceed with negotiations. First, a request for information was submitted in December of 2021. Then, an initial demand letter to bargain was sent out in January 2022. We had our first bargaining session with the State on February 22nd, 2022. However, due to California State Guidelines not being established, there was not much progress made. A follow up request letter for information was submitted in March 2022.  After that letter was submitted, it was decided that a follow up demand to bargain letter with a deadline was the appropriate next step (click link to view letter). The meet and confer team is exploring all options that will continue to put pressure on Cal HR and the Governor’s office, including but not limited to strategizing with AFSCME Statewide Political Director and meeting with other AFSCME locals and chapters.

AFSCME’s position is that all Bargaining Unit 19 classifications shall receive the Essential worker pay/bonus and that the State retroactively pay Essential Worker pay bonuses back to when the pandemic first began, which is in line with what some city and county employees throughout the State have already received. AFSCME members should be on the lookout for eblast updates and possible surveys as we get further along in this process.

Please email communicationschair@afscmelocal2620.org to update your email address or reach out with any questions or comments.

Essential Worker Meet and Confer Team:

Daniel Lastinger
Doris Oberlander
Kenjie Nwosu
Renee Williams
Amir Jafarinejad
Juan Vazquez, Business Agent, Chief Spokesperson

Please view the new bargaining contract at this link: MOU BU19 July2023

The MOU is effective through July 1, 2023. You can also view and/or print the updated contract under the Resources tab on this website.

Hard copies are currently being printed; please contact your chief steward if you would like one.

If you have any questions, please reach out to President Shukimba at president@afscmelocal2620.org.

The results are in for the 2021 Occupational Chair/Chief Steward Office Elections for AFSCME LOCAL 2620. The linked report contains the official results. Please click here to view the report: AFSCME2620 2021 – Results Letter

The results are as follows:

Adriel Reyes is the Coalinga State Hospital Facility Chief Steward;
Samira Jones is the Region X (San Diego/Imperial) Chief Steward;
Sarah Rojas is the Dietician/Nutritionist Occupational Chair;
Evan Graff is the Napa State Hospital Facility Chief Steward;
Bonnie Thomas is the Pharmacy Occupational Chair.

Thank you to those who voted and ran for these positions.

Please reach out to communicationschair@afscmelocal2620.org  with any questions.

On August 28, 2021, AFSCME 2620 will hold an all-day training session via Zoom to cover the basics of being a steward for the Union. The training will be from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Topics will include how to write a grievance, the duty of fair representation, the roles and responsibilities of a steward, understanding one’s rights, and understanding the Union contract.

RSVP by August 23, 2021 if you would like to attend.

If you are a member of AFSCME 2620 and have been thinking about how to get more involved, this training is a perfect opportunity to learn more about this important way to represent and advocate for your fellow union members!

Stewards Training

Saturday, August 28, 2021 – 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO6qrDMiG9yqj0S-_EnZ4DKN0l5E3RXy

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please click AFSCME Basic Steward Training Flyer to view a PDF flier advertising this event. If you have questions about this training, please email the Communications Committee at communicationschair@afscmelocal2620.org.

On June 21, 2021, AFSCME and the State of California reached a tentative agreement on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Terms of the agreement will be from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. AFSCME 2620 members are going to be sent electronic ballots to vote on the new contract during the week of July 5, 2021. Ballots are due by close of business on Monday, July 21, 2021.

Only registered members of the union will be able to vote. To fill out a membership card, click here.

Click on Summary of Tentative Agreement reached on June 21, 2021 to view a complete summary of changes made to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Negotiation Team is recommending a YES vote!

Team Members
Shukimba Carlis, President
Joseph Greene, Southern Vice President
Chelsea Harris, Northern Vice President
Xochilt Martinez, Chaplains/Native American Spiritual Leaders
Emiko Taki, Dietitians and Nutritionists (Interim)
Lisa Smith, Individual Program Coordinators
Alex Pitz, Licensing Program Analysts
Hassan Juma-Ramadhan, Physical Medicine Occupations
Amir Jafarinejad, Pharmacists (Interim)
Victor Pacheco, Alternate for Willow Saloum, Psychologists
Wanda Wullschleger, Rehabilitation Therapists (Interim)
Courtney Jordan-Navarro, Alternate for Inesita Arce, Social Workers
Tisha Hill-Smith, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

Staff Members
Cliff L. Tillman Jr., Senior Business Agent, Chief Negotiator
Al Austin II; Rafael Garcia; Rafael Serrano; and Juan Vazquez, Business Agents

Questions about the new agreement can be sent to Cliff Tillman, Jr., Senior Business Agent and Chief Negotiator, at cliff.tillman@ca.afscme57.org, or Shukimba Carlis, President of AFSCME Local 2620, at president@afscmelocal2620.org.

AFSCME and the State reached an agreement this afternoon, June 21, 2021. A complete summary of all changes will be forwarded to members for review and approval. We are hoping to issue ballots within the next week or so.  This tentative agreement is subject to approval by members only. If you are not a member and are interested in voting, please use the link at the end of this notice.

The Negotiation Team is recommending a YES vote!

Term of the Agreement shall be from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. This is a 3 year agreement.

Ballots will be sent to the members whose email is on file with AFSCME. Those members who do not have an email on file will receive a ballot in the mail.

Please click HERE to view the full statement.

Sign a Membership Card HERE.