Union Update 2009

Union Update: Dec. 16, 2009

  • Prison teachers rally for public safety
  • Furloughs, layoffs and Columbus Day

update_12_16_09.pdf


Union Update: Dec. 9, 2009

  • Gov.'s veto outflanked by member efforts
  • CDVA outsourcing victory protects Yountville jobs
  • State stalling arbitration of Columbus Day grievances
  • Six challenges seek to overturn furlough pay cut, restore lost wages
update_120909.pdf

Union Update: Dec. 2, 2009

  • Tough questions for DPA lawyers in special fund furlough challenge
  • Connect with Local 1000 through social networking

update_12_02_09.pdf


Union Update: Nov. 18, 2009

  • Vote to elect Cathy Hackett to fix CalPERS
  • Members get fast answers at new Resource Center
  • Gov admits furloughs saved state no money
  • Furloughs force long waits at DMV offices

update_11_18_09.pdf


Union Update: Nov. 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_11_04_09.pdf


Union Update: Oct. 28, 2009

  • Why state workers must support health insurance reform NOW
  • Columbus Day Grievance

update_10_28_09.pdf


Union Update: Oct. 21, 2009

  • State feels impact of unlawful holiday declaration
  • Angry workers continue filing grievances
  • New reports show furloughs cost state money
  • Gov. vetoes two outsourcing bills

update_10_21_09.pdf


Union Update: Oct. 14, 2009

  • File for holiday pay
  • Fighting member layoffs in many departments

update_10_14_09.pdf


Union Update: Oct. 7, 2009

  •  'Our contract is binding'
  • Local 1000 backing workers on Columbus Day
  • Sign AB 756 to shine a light on outsourcing

update_10_07_09.pdf


Union Update: Sept. 30, 2009

  • Monday, October 12 is a holiday for state workers
  • Judge's final ruling: back pay plus interest for SCIF workers
  • How the SCIF legal victory affects other state workers

update_09_30_09.pdf


Union Update: Sept. 23, 2009

  • Columbus Day holiday
  • Overtime fight moves to arbitration
  • Health and safety grievances paying dividends at EDD
  • Outsourcing fight continues at Yountville Veterans Home

update_09_23_09.pdf


Union Update: Sept. 16, 2009

  • Two outsourcing bills on governor's desk
  • MOU bill in limbo
  • Six legal actions seek to overturn furloughs
update_091609.pdf

Union Update: Sept. 9, 2009

  • Governor snubs state workers
  • Layoffs cut in 30 departments
  • Judge nixes furloughs for 6,260 SCIF workers
  • Statewide grievance filed to ensure all paid holidays

update_09_09_09.pdf


Union Update: Sept. 2, 2009

  • Pressure mounts for gov to keep word
  • Furloughs cost state $350 million

update_09_02_09.pdf


Union Update: Aug. 26, 2009

  • Contract fight targets governor
  • Radio ad slams governor on broken promises
  • Your pension depends on it
  • Outsourcing bill clears Senate fiscal committee
  • Furlough legal battle continues on many fronts

update_08_26_09.pdf


Union Update: Aug. 19, 2009

  • Planners win 4-year arbitration struggle
  • Gov. promotes two-tier pension plan
  • Task force fights furlough foreclosures
  • New challenge to furloughs

update_08_19_09.pdf


Union Update: Aug. 12, 2009

  • 'Count on us' in contract fight
  • State scheme 'borrows' workers' tax money
  • So far 454 avoid layoffs
update_081209.pdf

Union Update: Aug. 5, 2009

  • Yes!
  • Layoffs mitigated in 20 departments

update_08_05_09.pdf


Union Update: July 29, 2009

  • We're putting the governor on notice:  Pass our contract now!
  • Strike Authorization Questions & Answers

 

update_07_29_09.pdf


Union Update: July 22, 2009

  • 'Just plain wrong'
  • Strike authorization vote underway
  • Strike authorization Questions & Answers

update_07_22_09.pdf


Union Update: July 15, 2009

  • An open letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger
  • Progress on several fronts for state workers

update_07_15_09.pdf


Union 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_07_08_09.pdf


Union Update: July 1, 2009

  • ENOUGH!
  • Prison workers rally statewide
  • New Early Edition program premieres on Channel 1000

update_07_01_09.pdf


Union Update: June 24, 2009

  • Budget battle heating up statewide
  • Local 1000 is reviewing Layoff notices
  • Stop the fire sale of state assets
  • Pound-foolish on public safety

update_06_24_09.pdf


Union Update: June 17, 2009

  • We're fighting budget battle on many fronts
  • Multiple lawsuits fight gov's furlough order

update_06_17_09.pdf


Union Update: June 10, 2009

  • Local 1000 members storm the Capitol
  • Members testify at Budget Conference Committee
  • CDCR educators fighting prison cuts

update_06_10_09.pdf


Union Update: June 3, 2009

  • Governor wants another 5% pay cut
  • Fight back!
  • Assembly passes visiting educator bill
  • Assembly committee backs EDD bill
update_060309.pdf

Union Update: May 27, 2009

  • Election aftermath: contract fight continues
  • Departments distribute flawed layoff letters
  • Four members honored for bravery
  • SPB backs Local 1000 on outsourcing
update_052709.pdf

Union Update: May 20, 2009

  • Local 1000 demands DPA enforce layoff protections
  • Layoff protections for state workers

update_05_20_09.pdf


Union Update: May 13, 2009

  • Picket targets legislator who blocked our contract
  • Local 1000 backs bills at Capitol

update_05_13_09.pdf


Union Update: May 6, 2009

  • Unit 21 votes for unity
  • Legislators vote to scrap outsourcing
  • Member flies 3,000 Miles to hold Feinstein accountable to voters
  • Workers demand answers & action
  • Case records technicians plan statewide grievances 

update_05_06_09.pdf


Union Update: April 29, 2009

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

update_04_29_09.pdf


Union 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_04_22_09.pdf


Union 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 furloughs
update_041509.pdf

Union Update: April 8, 2009

  • Problems at BOE take center stage
  • New agreement clears legislative hurdle
  • Legislature looks at EDD staffing
  • Bill to expand EDD services

update_04_08_09.pdf


Union Update: April 1, 2009

  • Public Health drops outsourcing plans
  • Furlough payday for contractors?
  • BOE safety woes grow
update_040109.pdf

Union Update: March 25, 2009

  • 91 percent ratify agreement
  • Feds probe disability division issues
  • Local 1000 fights visiting educator outsourcing
update_032509.pdf

 


Union Update: March 18, 2009

  • Fighting for working families
  • Workers testify at government hearings
  • Members protected from furlough ruling

update_03_18_09.pdf


Union Update: March 11, 2009

  • Learn more about the tentative agreement
  • Ratification vote:  Frequently Asked Questions

 

update_03_11_09.pdf


Union Update: March 4, 2009

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

update_03_04_09.pdf


Union Update: Feb. 26, 2009

  • Ratification starts now
  • inform yourself
  • Three steps to ratify your new contract
  • Highlights from the Agreement

update_02_26_09.pdf


Union Update: Feb. 18, 2009

  • Hard-fought wins for workers in new contract
  • Tentative agreement requires member approval

 

update_02_18_09.pdf


Union Update: Feb. 11, 2009

  • Negotiations stalled
  • State services suffer
  • Furlough fight expands

 

update_02_11_09.pdf


Union Update: Jan. 28, 2009

  • Lawsuit filed over educator outsourcing
  • Member-elected bargaining teams working round-the-clock
  • Task Force cited as "model" for cost-savings efforts at Board of Equalization

 

update_01_28_09.pdf

 


Union Update: Jan. 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
update_01_14_09.pdf

Union Update: Jan. 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
update_010709.pdf