Unit 11

Unit 11

Engineering & Scientific Technicians

Unit 11 members work in a wide array of state departments including Caltrans, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Water Resources, and the Department of Food and Agriculture.

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For general questions regarding Unit 11, e-mail uniteleven@seiu1000.org.

Unit 11 Alert: Bargaining Update - June 1

3:56 PM - June 1, 2013
Major priority tentative agreement signed regarding Lab Assistants

Our Unit 11 team - representing Engineering & Scientific Technicians- on Saturday discussed proposals addressing several of the priorities of Unit 11 members and ended the day with a big win for Unit 11 Laboratory Assistants.

Last month, we encouraged the state to look into the classification issues regarding Lab Assistants who perform phlebotomy work in CDCR, DSH and DDS and closely inspect the inequity in pay versus other classifications who perform the same work. During these conversations, members came in and gave an in-depth presentation to CalHR and the agencies making it clear that our members work alongside privately contracted employees who perform the same functions and cost the state more money than state workers. 
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Unit 11 Alert: Bargaining Update - May 29

8:47 PM - May 29, 2013
Our Unit 11 bargaining team - representing Engineering & Scientific workers - signed tentative agreements Wednesday on numerous existing contract provisions that represent gains from previous contracts.

Our Unit 11 team signed a tentative agreement Wednesday night to expand an existing statewide Joint Labor Management Committee (JMLC) to include issues in health and safety, and classifications as well as architectural and engineering concerns.  The agreement also adds the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Food and Agricultural.  

Our team discussed rental rates in state housing for Department of Fish and Game employees. A majority of our Unit 11 members who live in state housing are required to live there as a condition of employment.
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Unit 11 Alert: Bargaining Update - May 18

3:00 PM - May 18, 2013
Our Unit 11 bargaining team presented a proposal to the state today for pay equity for railroad inspectors at the Public Utilities Commission to resolve a severe attrition problem in that classification. State railroad inspectors are leaving for the federal government because federal railroad inspectors are paid 40 percent higher than their state counterparts.

We also discussed the state's failure to fulfill the obligations of a side letter that refers to the Fish and Wildlife Specialist (Lead) classification.

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Unit 11 Alert: Bargaining Update - May 14

4:42 PM - May 14, 2013

Today, Local 1000 returned to the negotiating table to meet with representatives from the state and continue bargaining for our new contract. The state spent the last two weeks reviewing the proposals we gave them in April - 31 Master Table proposals affecting all Local 1000-represented employees, and 50 different proposals affecting our nine individual bargaining units.

During that same time, the bargaining team took this opportunity to host seven town hall and 158 worksite meetings up and down the state. They updated members and encouraged them to become active because each member is critical to a successful contract fight. Before and after each town hall meeting, bargaining team members spoke one-on-one with attendees, connecting with them on a more personal level to hear their comments and answer their questions.

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Bargaining updates brought to the worksite!

11:04 AM - April 25, 2013
Between April 29 and May 10, more than 100 Bargaining Update Meetings are scheduled at worksites all over California to inform members about our bargaining progress. Our bargaining team members are working hard to build upon our previously hard-fought contract wins by strengthening employee rights and benefits, providing additional compensation and improving our medical coverage.

At these meetings, you will receive information regarding what we have presented to the state, any resulting developments, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. You'll also have an opportunity to become part of a Contract Action Team (CAT) to deliver news about bargaining and contract actions to your coworkers. Our contract starts and ends with you! Be sure you're there every step of the way! 




Categories: Bargaining News, Unit 1, Unit 11, Unit 14, Unit 15: Allied Service Workers, Unit 17: Registered Nurses, Unit 20: Medical & Social Services Specialists, Unit 21: Educational Consultants & Librarians, Unit 3: Professional Educators & Librarians, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: bargaining, contract |

Local 1000 signs first tentative agreement impacting all employees

7:50 PM - April 24, 2013
Local 1000's bargaining team signed the first tentative agreement of our new contract at the master table today, one that provides a huge advance in our fight against outsourcing.

The agreement makes permanent the Budget Solutions Task Force that was established by the June 2012 Side Letter Agreement. The ongoing work of the task force is to achieve real savings by reviewing and analyzing private vendor contracts. It also reduces the use of outsourced work that can be done more efficiently and at less expense by state employees.

Our bargaining team presented a new proposal today that would limit the state's ability to use retired annuitants and student assistants - another provision of the side letter agreement to be made a permanent article in our contract.

Today's negotiations also included further discussion of our proposal to improve the business and travel expense article. Local 1000 members provided expert testimony about out-of-date and insufficient reimbursement and per diem rates.

Local 1000 returns to the bargaining table tomorrow and again on Friday.
Categories: Bargaining News, Unit 1, Unit 11, Unit 14, Unit 15: Allied Service Workers, Unit 17: Registered Nurses, Unit 20: Medical & Social Services Specialists, Unit 21: Educational Consultants & Librarians, Unit 3: Professional Educators & Librarians, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: bargaining, contract |

Unit 11 Alert: Bargaining Update - April 17

1:55 PM - April 17, 2013

Dear Unit 11 employee:

 

Today our bargaining team met with the state to present proposals, which pertain specifically to our unit. These proposals seek to protect our existing contract language and improve our unit specific interests.

 

At the table, the team held discussions with the State regarding the imbalance of pay between Engineering Technicians and Engineering Associates versus other units in state service that perform engineering functions. In addition, we addressed issues regarding the Lab Assistant classification and employees who perform phlebotomy functions. The Unit 11 team will be making full presentations on these issues when we meet next with the State.

 

 

Tentative agreements:

  • Ensures the State shall refer all cases involving a ward/inmate assault and/or battery on an employee to the appropriate prosecuting authority
  • In addition, the State shall report any assault and/or battery that occurs during an inspection performed by an employee of the Air Resources Board or the Department of Food and Agriculture to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Proposals presented today:

  • Increases the out of state pay differential of certain classifications while out of state on a long-term assignment
  • Increases the hourly differential from $1.25 to $1.75 for Caltrans employees who are assigned to pile load testing activities
  • Ensures that classifications currently eligible to receive diving pay will receive an increased differential of $30 per diving hour
  • Institutes the condition that climbing pay shall start when fall protection equipment is worn
  • Strengthens language regarding commercial drivers license differentials by stating that those who must have a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License shall receive a differential of $155 or 5% of their monthly base salary, whichever is greater
  • Increases the reimbursement rate of safety footwear to $200, once every 12 months

 

 

In Solidarity,
 
Brad Willis
Unit 11 Bargaining Chair
 
 
Stay informed throughout the bargaining process - there are several ways for you to keep up-to-date on the latest news and information: 
  • Our Bargaining Central web page - online at seiu1000.org
  • Timely email blasts as developments occur
  • Regular reports from the Channel 1000 news
  • Call our toll-free bargaining hotline - 1-855-814-1205
  • Text '1000' to 787753 to receive immediate text updates straight from your bargaining team
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SBAC Update

12:49 PM - March 27, 2013
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Local 1000's bargaining team - more than 200 member-elected representatives - worked through the weekend to review the results of bargaining surveys and develop conceptual proposals that will drive our upcoming contract negotiations with the state, which are slated to begin April 10.

Protecting retirement security, preserving medical benefits, an end to furloughs and a wage increase were among the key priorities expressed by members. Our Bargaining Unit Negotiation Committee (BUNC) further parsed survey results - including member comments - to develop proposals specific to each of our nine bargaining units.
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Categories: Bargaining News, Unit 1, Unit 11, Unit 14, Unit 15: Allied Service Workers, Unit 17: Registered Nurses, Unit 20: Medical & Social Services Specialists, Unit 21: Educational Consultants & Librarians, Unit 3: Professional Educators & Librarians, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: |

CCHCS Layoff Agreement - How To:

10:38 AM - March 6, 2013
On March 1, 2013, SEIU Local 1000 reached an agreement with the state on mitigating the impact of CCHCS layoffs set for March 31, 2013. These provisions may help you if you are slated for layoff, or have been transferred or demoted in lieu of layoff. Below, please find an explanation of the provisions of the agreement and tips on how to use it.

In addition to the Layoff Agreement, SEIU Local 1000 continues to address issues with the layoff, including pending grievances on staffing and continued use of outsourcing. If you have received a notice of layoff, demotion, or transfer that you believe is in error, please contact our Member Resource Center at 866-471-7348 for assistance.

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Categories: Bargaining News, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Campaign News, Unit 1, Unit 11, Unit 17: Registered Nurses, Unit 20: Medical & Social Services Specialists, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: |

SBAC and Bargaining Unit Update

2:40 PM - January 25, 2013
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The Local1000 Statewide Bargaining Advisory Committee--consisting of more than 200 elected members from throughout the state--came together Jan. 12-13 to map out a strategy and timeline to guide our upcoming fight for a fair contract.
 
Their agenda included development of an aggressive plan to gather member input and to engage and mobilize thousands of state workers to support the bargaining process.
 
"We're working to protect and improve the benefits and working conditions we have fought to achieve," said Margarita Maldonado, Local 1000 vice president for bargaining.
 
Representatives from every bargaining unit also came together to discuss the importance of representing workers in each individual unit. Please click here for the full bargaining unit report.

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Get Involved

Unit 11 Bargaining Unit Negotiating Committee (BUNC)

  • Chair: Brad Willis, DFG
  • Vice Chair: George Cornell, DOT
  • Alternate Vice Chair: John Warrick , DOT
  • Member: Paul Hartbower, DOT
  • Member: Leroy Candler, DOT
  • Alternate Member: Kevin Hopkins, DOT
  • Alternate Member: Ann Hutson, CDCR
  • Alternate Member: Eric Collar, DOT

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