Unit 4 Bargaining Unit Negotiating Committee (BUNC)

Feb 6, 2015 | Pod

Bargaining Unit 4 comprises of office and allied workers, including office assistants, secretaries, and data entry staff amongst other classifications. These members play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions and field offices.

We encourage you to provide your feedback on contract negotiations by emailing your bargaining unit leaders at [email protected].

Meet Your Bargaining Unit 4 Elected Officials:

Position	Elected Member	Department
Chair	Karen Jefferies	DOJ
Vice Chair	Tom Krieger	DMV
Alternate Vice Chair	Jose Eric Alcaraz	CCHCS
BUNC Member	Karen Jefferies	DOJ
BUNC Member	Tom Krieger	DMV
BUNC Member	Jose Eric Alcaraz	CCHCS
BUNC Member	Nickia Brisco	DCA
BUNC Member	Hope White	DMV
BUNC Member	Elizabeth Garcia	Lottery
BUNC Member	Kristi Williams	HBEX
1st Alternate BUNC Member	Adil Kader	DMV
2nd Alternate BUNC Member	Delaina Colton	CCHCS
3rd Alternate BUNC Member	Artricia Orebaugh	DMV
4th Alternate BUNC Member	Kari Ripplinger	HCD
5th Alternate BUNC Member	Angela Edwards	DMV

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