2008 CalendarExecutive Board & Member Meeting
May 3, 2008, Saturday 10am
Meeting Address: 1001 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Corner 17th & “O”)
Map Quest
What’s HappeningPorterville Developmental Center- April 15th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- May 20th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- June 17th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- July 15th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- Aug 19th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- Sep 16th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- Oct 21st – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- Nov 18th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)
- Dec 16th – 5pm; Location – TBA (contact DBUR for more info)

DLC MeetingsAll Members and Stewards are invited and encouraged to attend our DLC Meetings. Our meetings are planned with an agenda for Members and the Board. Breakfast or lunch will be provided at these meeting’s for attendee’s.
Please RSVP to 661/863-0298 if you plan to attend. This will help us plan the meeting and breakfast or lunch.
EXECUTIVE BOARDBertha Sanchez, President
Employed at: Kern Valley State Prison
661/863-0298
BSanchez@SEIU.org
Manuel Rodriguez, Chief Steward
Employed at: Wasco State Prison
661/903-6316 cell
Unclemmanuel@aol.com
Gilbert Martinez, Secretary/Treasurer
Employed at: North Kern State Prison
661/721-2345 ext 5800 / 661/330-2565 cell
Shygirldee1@aol.com
District Bargaining Unit Representatives (DBUR)Unit 1Angela L. Moralez – Kern Valley State Prison
661/721-6300 ext 6742
Angela.Moralez@cdcr.ca.gov
Unit 3Elma Rodriguez – Wasco State Prison
661/758-8400 ext 5483
LRodriguez5@sbcglobal.net
Unit 4Christina Dominguez – North Kern State Prison
661/721-2345
CDominguez1210@netscape.net
Unit 15Tammi Newberry – Porterville Developmental Center
559/782-2772
SEIU729@Yahoo.com
Unit 17Gloria Cadiz – Wasco State Prison
661/758-8400 ext 5851
Gloria.Cadiz@cdcr.ca.gov
Unit 20Sonia Martinez – Kern Valley State Prison
661/721-6300 ext 5914
Sonia.Martinez@cdcr.ca.gov
Basic Steward TrainingAll Stewards must go through Basic Training. Once Basic Training is completed your Union Rep/Organizer, experienced Stewards and Officers will work with you and mentor you to build your skills.
Job Steward Benefits:
- Free Class – There is no financial cost to you; we ask for your time.
- Lunch Provided – Please let us know if you have diet restrictions.
- Mileage Reimbursed – To and from your home. Union covers your costs.
- Build the power of the Union – A greater Steward to Member ratio builds strength.
- Learn & uphold your Contract & Rights – Learn to read and enforce our contract.
- Be a Steward on State time – Be granted State release Time (SRT) to assist Co-workers.
- Stand up as a Leader & Friend – Stewards are respected and sought out.
- Update & Mobilize your Co-workers – Help us win a better contract in 2008.
(Steward information provided by Kathy Beebe & Beth Winters)