Union Update Index 2009

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Update December 16, 2009
  • Prison teachers rally for public safety
  • Layoff protections
  • Member questions answered: Furloughs, layoffs and Columbus Day

Update December 9, 2009
  • Gov's veto outflanked by member efforts
  • CDVA outsourcing victory protects Yountville jobs
  • State arbitration of Columbus Day grievances
  • Six challenges seek to overturn furlough pay cut, restore lost wages

Update December 2, 2009
  • Tough questions for DPA lawyers in special fund furlough challenge
  • Your protected rights to support your union
  • Connect with Local 1000 through social networking
  • Local 1000 Resource Center stats

Update November 18, 2009
  • Vote to elect Cathy Hackett to fix CalPERS
  • Members get fast answers at new Resource Center
  • What to do when your supervisor asks for a meeting
  • Gov admits furloughs saved state no money
  • Furloughs force long waits at DMV offices

Update November 4, 2009
  • Local 1000 Resource Center now open
  • Members inundate state with grievances
  • State scheme "borrows" workers' tax money
  • Run-off election set for CalPERS board

Update October 28, 2009
  • Support health insurance reform
  • Columbus Day FAQ

Update October 21, 2009
  • State feels impact of unlawful holiday declaration
  • Angry workers continue filing grievances
  • Article 6: Grievance and Arbitration
  • New reports show furloughs cost state money
  • Gov. vetoes two outsourcing bills

Update October 14, 2009
  • File for holiday pay
  • Article 6 – Grievance and Arbitration
  • Fighting member layoffs

Update October 7, 2009
  • Our contract is binding: Members take a stand over Columbus Day
  • Local 1000 backing workers on Columbus Day
  • Article 7 – Holidays - State employees receive 14 paid holidays per year
  • Sign AB 756 to shine a light on outsourcing
  • Oct. 10 deadline to change member health plan enrollment

Update September 30, 2009
  • Message from Pres. Walker about Columbus Day holiday
  • Judge's final ruling: back pay, plus interest for SCIF workers
  • How the SCIF victory affects other state workers

Update September 23, 2009
  • Columbus Day holiday
  • Overtime fight moves to arbitration
  • Health and safety grievances paying dividends at EDD
  • Article 7 – Holidays - State employees receive 14 paid holidays per year

Update September 14, 2009
  • Two outsourcing bills on governor's desk
  • MOU bill in limbo
  • Six legal actions seek to overturn furloughs

Update September 9, 2009
  • Governor snubs state workers
  • Watch for this envelope; ballots were mailed Sept. 4
  • Layoffs cut in 30 departments
  • Judge nixes furloughs for 6,260 SCIF workers
  • Statewide grievance filed to ensure all paid holidays

Update September 2, 2009
  • Pressure mounts for gov to keep word
  • Furloughs cost state $350 million
  • Your protected rights to support your union
  • Watch for this envelope

Update August 26, 2009
  • Contract fight targets governor
  • Radio ad slams governor on broken promises
  • Outsourcing bill clears Senate fiscal committee
  • Watch for this envelope Your pension depends on it
  • Furlough legal battle continues on many fronts


Update August 19, 2009
  • Planners win 4-year arbitration struggle
  • Gov. promotes two-tier pension plan
  • Task force fights furlough foreclosures
  • California State Workers & Political Activity
  • New challenge to furloughs

Update August 12, 2009
  • ‘Count on us’ in contract fight
  • State scheme ‘borrows’ workers’ tax money
  • Article 14.8 - Contracting Out
  • So far 454 avoid layoffs

Update August 5, 2009
  • ‘Yes’
  • Layoffs mitigated in 20 departments
  • Article 13.1 - Personnel and Evaluation Materials


Update July 29, 2009
  • We’re putting the governor on notice: pass our contract now
  • “Count On Me"
  • Strike Authorization Questions & Answers


Update July 22, 2009
  • ‘Just plain wrong’
  • Strike authorization vote underway
  • Strike Authorization Questions & Answers


Update July 15, 2009
  • An open letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger
  • Progress on several fronts for state workers
  • No more SCIF furloughs?
  • Another private contract overturned
  • Progress on unveiling outsourcing details
  • Support for ‘visiting educators’ erodes
  • EDD workload relief moves in Senate


 Update July 8, 2009
    • We're protecting your pay, benefits and job security
    • DMV Task Force preserves hundreds of jobs
    • Early Edition program premiere watched by thousands
Update July 1, 2009
    • ENOUGH!
    • Turn Up the Heat!
    • Prison workers rally statewide
    • Your contract protects your union activities
    • New Early Edition program premieres on Channel 1000

    Update June 24, 2009
    • Budget battle heating up statewide
    • Local 1000 is reviewing Layoff notices
    • Stop the fire sale of state assets
    • Your contract protects your union activities

    Update June 17, 2009
    • We’re fighting budget battle on many fronts
    • Multiple lawsuits fight gov’s furlough order
    • Article 6 - Grievance and Arbitration

    Update June 10, 2009
    • Local 1000 members storm the Capitol
    • Members testify at Budget Conference Committee
    • Article 14.8 - Contracting Out
    • CDCR educators fighting prison cuts

    Update June 3, 2009
    • Governor wants another 5% pay cut
    • Fight back!
    • Layoff Protections
    • Assembly passes visiting educator bill
    • Assembly committee backs EDD bill

    Update May 27, 2009
    • Election aftermath: contract fight continues
    • Departments distribute fl awed layoff letters
    • Four members honored for bravery
    • SPB backs Local 1000 on outsourcing

    Update May 20, 2009
    • Local 1000 demands DPA enforce layoff protections
    • Members keep pressing Niello to back our contract
    • Layoff protections for state workers

    Update May 13, 2009
    • Picket targets legislator who blocked our contract
    • Workers rally all night for Employee Free Choice Act
    • Local 1000 backs bills at Capitol

    Update May 6, 2009
    • Unit 21 votes for unity
    • Legislators vote to scrap outsourcing
    • Employee Free Choice
    • Workers demand answers & action
    • Case records technicians plan statewide grievances

    • Ratified agreement moves forward
    • Bill to help jobless workers clears hurdle
    • Outsourcing watchdog legislation advances 
    • State to cover health care premium increase

    Update April 22, 2009
    • Feinstein urged to back free choice bill
    • Big win for free speech at work
    • More hidden hazards at BOE building?
    • Two holidays traded for two personal days

    Update April 15, 2009
    • Local 1000 fights the state on overtime
    • DMV filing thousands of overtime grievances
    • DDSD workers turn up the heat in response to workload increase
    • Frequently asked questions about the furloughs

    Update April 8, 2009
    • Problems at BOE take center stage
    • New agreement clears legislative hurdle
    • Legislature looks at EDD staffing
    • The real scoop: Holidays still count toward weekly overtime

    Update April 1, 2009
    • Public Health drops outsourcing plans
    • Furlough payday for contractors?
    • BOE safety woes grow
    • New OT rules

    Update March 25, 2009
    • 91 percent ratify agreement
    • What we gain, What’s next
    • Feds probe disability division issues
    • Local 1000 fights visiting educator outsourcing

    Update March 18, 2009
    • Fighting for working families
    • Workers testify at government hearings
    • Members protected from furlough ruling

    Update March 11, 2009
    • Ratification vote: Frequently Asked Questions
    • Learn more about the tentative agreement

    Update March 4, 2009
    • Voting begins on new agreement
    • Three ways to cast your vote
    • Contract Details
    • Tentative Agreement reduces furloughs, freezes employee health insurance contributions & adds layoff protections
    • Local 1000 continues fight over any $6.55 pay cut

    Update February 26, 2009
    • Ratification starts now
    • Inform Yourself
    • Three steps to ratify your new contract
    • Highlights from the Agreement

    Update February 18, 2009
    • Hard-fought wins for workers in new contract
    • Tentative agreement requires member approval
    • Members in Action

    Update February 11, 2009
    • Negotiations stalled
    • State services suffer
    • Local 1000 tracking furlough waste
    • Article 6 - Grievance and Arbitration
    • Furlough fight expands

    Update January 28, 2009
    • Lawsuit filed over educator outsourcing
    • Member-elected bargaining teams working round-the-clock
    • Keep up-to-date on the latest bargaining news
    • Task Force cited as “model” for cost-savings efforts at Board of Equalization
    • Article 11.4 - Your Right to Be Paid on Time

    Update January 14, 2009
    • Local 1000 fighting governor’s demand for unpaid furloughs to begin on Feb. 6 and Feb. 20
    • SPB backs challenges to outsourcing state jobs
    • Weingarten Rights - Your Right to Representation

    Update January 7, 2009
    • Schwarzenegger should eliminate high-priced contractors before a single state employee loses job or is furloughed
    • Legal challenge to governor’s latest furlough order
    • Layoff procedure for state workers
    • Contract protections for employees facing layoffs