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Update: Business partner automation

9:50 AM - October 3, 2012
Local 1000 works to ensure contract violations do not happen

Implemented in July 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1215 allows more private sector business partner involvement in DMV transactions traditionally done by state workers in the Industry Service Centers (ISC), Business Service Centers (BSC) and Consolidated Registration Centers (CRC). Before the bill was signed into law, Local 1000 lobbied for and made sure that language was included that prevents state worker layoffs in those offices. 
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles | Tags: DMV, DMVLine |

Update: Reclassification

9:45 AM - October 3, 2012
The DMV reclassification team is on schedule to finish their work in Spring 2013.

Next steps of the reclassification effort were discussed during a meeting held with the Local 1000 reclassification team, DMV management and the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) on August 17. Currently, CalHR is reviewing the Unit 1 and Unit 4 job classification changes as proposed by the Local 1000 DMV reclassification team and DMV. 
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles, Unit 1, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: DMV, DMVLine |

Member survey sheds light on PLP usage

9:43 AM - October 3, 2012
90.6% of DMV workers surveyed prefer a fixed day off each month

Although the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2012 was negotiated to give employees maximum flexibility when taking their time off, operational needs of DMV and the needs of the public are getting in the way of scheduling those days off. 

"Frustration levels are rising at DMV, as our members are finding it very difficult to schedule that time off. When we negotiated for the PLP days, we knew that changes might happen depending on the department," said Local 1000 President Yvonne R. Walker. "We need to do what is best for our members, and if that means setting a day each month to close the field offices, that's what needs to happen." 
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles | Tags: DMV, DMVLine |

Uniform "Expectations Memo" Circulated after Local 1000 push-back

8:30 AM - October 3, 2012
65 memos reduced to one, unfair expectations dropped

On July 11, 2012, an updated and standardized "expectations memo" was distributed by DMV to statewide offices that included many of the suggestions brought forth by the Local 1000 DMV team.

As reported in the April 2012 edition of DMVLine, 65 variations of the memo had begun to circulate to offices in September 2011. Many of the guidelines in the memos were unfair and unrealistic, including the requirement to raise your hand to use the restroom, the inability to ask a coworker for technical assistance and the inability to dictate personal development days.

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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles, Unit 1, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: DMV, DMVLine |

Fresno phone bankers reach out to voters

8:56 AM - September 12, 2012
Our political volunteer network continues to grow, contacting Central Valley voters

fresno_phone_bank_web.jpgAll over California, Local 1000 members and staff are kicking their political efforts into high gear, and the word is spreading about their success and need for even more volunteers.

"These are issues we all feel passionately about, and it was exciting to see everyone in action with such a sense of urgency," said Larry Vallejo, a Bargaining Unit 4 DMV employee from Fresno. "Time is critical, we need to get the message out now so people are better informed when they vote."

Vallejo was part of one of the largest efforts in the state as 80 members, staff, friends and family members spent their evening calling voters on Aug. 29 in Fresno.
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles, Politics & Legislation, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: member leader, member strength, phone banking, prop 32 |

Unit 4 Upward Mobility informational meetings kickoff statewide

1:33 PM - August 30, 2012
The Local 1000 Upward Mobility Committee is holding training meetings to educate and inform state workers in Unit 4 about the Upward Mobility program, opportunity for advancement and resources that may be used for future growth. Upward Mobility is essential to the professional growth of our members. "It is as simple as informing people of their rights -- no one is to be left behind," said Sophia Perkins, chair of Bargaining Unit 4. This language is specific to Unit 4 members; for more information, see section 13.11.4 of our contract.
 
At these meetings, Local 1000 members receive:
 
  • Detailed information regarding the contract language
  • Assistance with Upward Mobility requests
  • Job change and promotion information
  • Transfer information
  • Contacts for Local 1000 Upward Mobility experts
  • Next steps if your Upward Mobility request is denied
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment Development Department, Unit 4: Office & Allied Workers | Tags: Career Mobility, unit 4, upward mobility |

DMV Office Reopens in West Covina

2:43 PM - April 11, 2012
Local 1000 action reverses DMV decisiondmv_reopens_office_seiu.jpg

On February 6, 2012, the West Covina DMV office reopened after closing in November 2010.  
The closure of the office was detrimental to the DMV service level provided to the citizens of West Covina, as well as to the livelihoods of the employees who worked there. Local 1000 members, Assembly member Roger Hernandez and the people of West Covina rallied together, and their challenge resulted in the reversal of the original DMV decision and the reopening of the office. "This victory is a testament to the hard work that our members at DMV perform every single day. Without them, state service suffers," said Yvonne R. Walker, Local 1000 president.  

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Categories: Campaign News, Department of Motor Vehicles | Tags: dmv |

Alternate Work Schedules Offered

2:51 PM - April 2, 2012
Local 1000 successfully compels DMV to give options to employees

As a result of pressure from Local 1000, voluntary alternate work schedules (AWS) are now offered at six field offices in Region 7. Due to its success, additional locations in Region 7 are offering the 4-10-40 schedule and offices in other DMV regions have started voluntary 9-8-80 AWS schedules. The option to change schedules began January 2, 2012.
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"Expectations Memo" Update

2:53 PM - February 29, 2012
Local 1000 works with DMV to solidify memo

On January 19, 2012, Local 1000 met with DMV to express concern over the "expectations memo" circulated to employees by management. First issued in September 2011, over 65 versions of the "expectations memo" began to circulate throughout various DMV locations. The memos included some existing policies along with new expectations which caused much confusion and frustration for employees. Those "expectations" included the requirement to raise your hand to use the restroom, the inability to ask a coworker for technical assistance, the inability to dictate personal development days, and other extremes. 

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Reclass Proposals Delivered

3:13 PM - February 8, 2012
Unit 4--New classification proposed

On November 15, 2011, the DMV Reclassification Team presented a proposal to the Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) and DMV that better defines the Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR) and Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) classifications. DMV expects to have a response back to Local 1000 by mid-April once the proposal is vetted through DPA's classification review process. Representatives from DPA and DMV were impressed with the thorough and comprehensive nature of the presentation. 
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Categories: Department of Motor Vehicles | Tags: DMV |

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