I became more active in my Union just as our world began to change with the current COVID-19 health and economic crisis. The burden is heavy but lightened by our strength in unity. What I have been most encouraged by…
During these times, one may ask themselves, “Why am I choosing to stick with my Local during this crisis?” Our board members were asked recently. Their answers will be shared on the front page and news feed this month. In…
An administrative decision to place Behavioral Health Reintegration (BHR)/formerly Parole Outpatient Clinic (POC) is how this program within CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation(CDCR) was placed on the cutting board. Efforts by Local 2620 Steward and Licensed Clinical Social Worker,…
Current update regarding DJJ/POC discussion at the Capitol 5/19/2020 DJJ item 116 was bifurcated: Approved the savings as budgeted, but the savings amount would be adjusted reflecting new points from the LAO Held open the reduction of positions POC held…
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration could offer some relief from potential pay cuts for state workers by temporarily eliminating one of the paycheck deductions workers see each month, according to an Association of California State Supervisors web post. Newsom this week…
The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the HEROES Act – a massive, $3 trillion stimulus bill. The bill is designed to provide broad financial relief to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments who have been hit hard by…
Governor Newsom proposed a $138 billion general fund budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The proposed budget is subject to approval by the legislators on June 15, 2020. In addition to across the board proposed cuts the Governor proposed the…
In response to the current economic and health uncertainty, AFSCME, for a limited time, is offering this normally low-cost benefit completely for free! All students who begin or continue their academic program with the Summer term are eligible for a last-dollar scholarship, which allows…
Full article can be found HERE. "The first two bills passed by Congress have been important initial steps. But we need to think bigger and act more boldly. The House and the Senate must move quickly to include robust general grant…
The Negotiation team submitted a number of key proposals to address economic concerns of our membership. While we recognize that this is contract negotiations and it requires bargaining between both parties we moved forward with a number of key economic…