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State Compensation Insurance Fund – Performance Standards
In accordance with Article 13.7.4 of our contract, State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund) notified the Union of their intent to implement performance standards for some Program Technicians and Worker’s Compensation Insurance Technicians working in the Claims Processing Centers. Per the contract, State Fund requested a meet and confer over the issue.
CCRA recruitment and retention update
On August 24th and 25th a team representing Correctional Case Records Analysts (CCRAs) met in Sacramento to negotiate with the state regarding the Recruitment and Retention issues they were currently experiencing.
The teams consisted of the following members:
Karen Devoll, CDCR, Sierra Conservation Center
Michelle Pantages, CDCR, Out of State Bed Unit
Gwendolyn Crawford, CDCR, Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
Cathy Reabold, DSH, Coalinga State Hospital.
Planners and Agents meeting update
On August 24th and 25th a team representing 3 classifications met in Sacramento to negotiate with the state regarding the Recruitment and Retention issues they were currently experiencing.
The teams consisted of the following members:
Environmental Planners:
- Claudia Gambaro, Military Department, Sacramento
- Edvard Isaacs, Department of Transportation, Los Angeles
- Lindsay Vivian, Department of Transportation, Oakland
Right of Way Agents:
Members organizing for respect
Unit 15 movement for dignity takes root at Napa State Hospital
The movement for dignity and solidarity in Bargaining Unit 15 is growing at Napa State Hospital. A large worksite action organized by custodians there is calling public attention to unsafe conditions and forcing management to the table to address a variety of worker concerns.
Organizing for dignity
Custodians at Yountville ignite movement for respect in Unit 15
Organizing by our members at the Yountville Veteran’s Home is changing a culture of disrespect and abuse there and sending a message to other worksites in Bargaining Unit 15 that solidarity works and that we are always stronger together.
Members speak out on income inequality
Local 1000 activists join community leaders to fight for fair pay for all workers
Scores of Local 1000 members were joined by community activists from across the Sacramento region August 25 for a town hall addressing the growing wealth disparity in our economy and what working people can do to stand up for each other.
Task Force recommends minimum wage increase
Battle for economic justice continues on many fronts
Last week, Sacramento’s Income Inequality Task Force recommended an increase in the city’s minimum wage to $12.50 an hour by 2020. The recommendation will now go before the City Council for review and public comment before a final decision is reached.
“We have raised the debate about income inequality and will continue the fight for fair wages throughout California so that no one who works full time lives in poverty,” said Yvonne R. Walker, Local 1000 president.
CalPERS open enrollment period has started
Educate yourself on your coverage options and changes
Open Enrollment for CalPERS members started September 14 and ends October 9. Changes made during this open enrollment period take effect January 1, 2016. During this time, eligible employees may:
Enroll in a CalPERS health plan if you don’t currently have CalPERS health coverage
Connecting Common Values
Papal visit forums focus on opportunities for economic and social justice
Pope Francis’ first visit to the U. S. since being elected to the papacy in 2013 provided Local 1000’s Latino/Latina Committee with the opportunity to host two nights of discussion on the visit’s significance. Called “Connecting Common Values: Income Inequality, Environment, Immigration, Race” the forums were held September 15 and 22 at Local 1000’s Sacramento Field Office in partnership with Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT).
Holding politicians accountable
As a member political organizer in San Diego, Tammy Endozo has listened to many politicians talk about what they would do if elected. As a legislative fellow working out of Local 1000’s Sacramento office, she’s had a chance to see how many of them actually hold to the promises they’ve made. It’s been an eye-opening experience for her, reinforcing the importance of members being involved and active in the electoral process.