local 2703 newsletter elections 11-14-13

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In This Issue

Important Dates (Ge

Membership/Election Mtg)

Scholarship Program

Action Updates

Confidentiality Warnin

CalPERS Election

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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL- CIO

AFSCME LOCAL 2703

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Officers

Mary McWatters

President

Rosa Lopez

Vice President

Val Castellano

Secretary

Rita Rodriguez

Treasurer

Geri Contreras

Chief Steward

Executive Board

Toni Buckle

Sugar Ray Bridges

Barbara Dockery

Hortencia Silva

Bea Nava

Dartine Solis

Business Agents

Kristy Waskiewicz

Debbie Macias

Nancy Vinson

AFSCME LOCAL 2703 NEWSLETTER

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP & ELECTIONS MEETING

Vice President, Treasurer and 4 Executive Board Members (2 Year Terms

ake Merced County Happen

Local 2703

NEWSLETTER

DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2013

TIME: 6:00 PM

PLACE: Board of SupervisorsChambers2222 “M” Street, Merced, CA

ELECTIONS

Nominations: Member nominations open October 20, 2013 and close atthe General Membership Meeting on November 14th. The criteria forbeing nominated, as stated in the local constitution is “To be eligible foroffice a member must be in good standing for one year immediately pre-ceding the election.” Send nominations to:

John Carlos, Election Committee Chair2771 Glen Ave.Merced CA 95340

Nominations may also be made by phoneto (209) 756-4014, or by fax to (209) 722-9640. Be sure to include name of personmaking the nomination and nominee’s con-tact information so the election committeecan contact each nominee to accept/decline the nomination.

Election Date & Site: Election shall beheld on November 14, 2013 from 5:30 PMuntil 8:00 PM, utilizing secret ballots. Thevoting site is:

Board of Supervisors Chambers2222 “M” Street Merced, CA

Runoff Election: Any necessary Runoff Election will be held Tuesday,November 19, 2013, at the Local 2703 Union Office, 1640 N Street, Suite220, Merced from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

Campaigning: Campaign materials can be distributed at a candidate’sexpense. No campaign materials can be displayed at the election site.

IMPORTANT

DATES!

November 14,2013 GeneralMembership/Election Meeting

November 19,2013: If needed -Runoff Electionat Union Office.

AFSCME LOCAL 2703, 1640 “N” STREET, #220, MERCED, CA 95340 PHONE (209) 722-3636 FAX (209) 722-9



Weingarten

Rights:

If you are called in to a

meeting that could lead to

disciplinary action, it is

important to state the fol-

lowing to preserve your

rights:

“If this discussion could

in any way lead to my

being disciplined or

terminated, or affec

my personal working

condition, I respectfully

request that my Union

Representative, Officer

or Steward be presen

at the meeting.

Without representation

I choose not to answer

any questions.”

Make sure you take this

important step to main-

tain your fair representa-

tion rights.

It’s Your Right to Have Representation!

AFSCME IN ACTION! Your AFSCME Stewards are hard at work protecting your rights in theworkplace. Here is a sampling of some of the things AFSCME has beeninvolved in:

Eligibility - Demotion overturned, worker reinstated with full back pay.

Eligibility - 5-Day Suspension rescinded.

Social Services - 24 Week salary reduction reduced to one StepReduction for 8 Weeks.

Juvenile Hall - Termination reduced to demotion.

Mental Health - Pay step reduction rescinded.

Mental Health - Termination rescinded.

Grievances Granted: Denial of vacation; denial of AWS; denial of step increase; denial of promotion in flex class; numerous grievancesfor departments implementing work rule changes in violation of theMOU; improper shift changes; job spec changes.

Transfer Canceled: In one of the more egregious things we’ve seenat the Mental Health Department, they were trying to force a disabledworker to work on the in-patient unit, in violation of the long standingrestrictions, the seniority provisions of the MOU and the federal Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act (ADA). After several spirited discussions, wewere able to convince County Counsel the department had not sharedsignificant information and ultimately the department was directed to

cancel the transfer.

REMINDER-CONFIDENTIALITY MATTERS!There have been several instances recently of workers getting intotrouble because they have been accessing information on cases for per-sonal reasons. This is an absolute violation of County and Departmentrules. So remember — if the case is not assigned to you — if they areyour friend/relative/enemy — if you don’t have a business need to be inthe case: DO NOT ACCESS THE CASE!

CalPERS BOARD ELECTION -

MICHAEL BILBREY ELECTED!

Thanks to everyone who voted in the CalPERS Election. Member representa-

tive Michael Bilbrey won 66% of the vote!



AFSCEM ADVANTAGE — MEMBER BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS

AFSCME ADVANTAGE

Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only get you anadvantage at the bargaining table - it also gets you

bargains with AFSCME Advantage!

Auto

Education

Health Services

Insurance

Legal

House & Home

Money & Credit

Travel

Union Shopping

Entertainment

AFSCME Scholarship Programs

AFSCME Family Scholarship

Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship

Joey Parisi Memorial Scholarship

Nadra Floyd Memorial Scholarship

Union Plus Scholarship Award

Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship

Plus many other discounts!

Visit the AFSCME Advantage website:

http://www.afscme.org/members/advantage

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Top 10 reasons to carry the

AFSCME Advantage Re-

wards Card.

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purchases

2. No complicated earning

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3. Low Intro APR for 12

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For details about the RewardsCard and to find out about thealternative Low Intro Rate card,visit:

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Contact Us

Give us a call to find out

more about our Union,

benefits, representation

services and discounts

available.

AFSCME Local 2703

1640 N Street, Suite 220

Merced CA 95340

(209) 722-3636 (Phone)

(209) 722-9640 (Fax)

Visit us on the web at

www.afscme57.org

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T U R N S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E D

FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AFSCME is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Family ScholarshipProgram. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded annually andrenewed each year for a maximum of four years and may be used for anyfield of study. Applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2013.For applications and further information on the Family Scholarship Programgo to the AFSCME website: afscme.org/family

G E N E R A L M E M B E R S H I P & E L E C T I O N S M E E T I N G N O V E M B E R 1 4 t h V i c e P r e s i d e n t , T r e a s u r e r a n d 4 E x e c u t i v e B o a r d M e m b e r s ( 2 Y e a r T e r m s o f O f f i c e )

NEW BUSINESS AGENT WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE the addition of Business

Agent Debbie Macias to the staff in the Merced Office. Debbiebrings a strong labor background, working knowledge and experience torepresent our AFSCME membership. Debbie adds additional energy anddedication to serve the needs of our members. Her current assignmentincludes Mercy Hospital, County of Mariposa, Planada School, City of Mendota and shares representation with Kristy for some County of Merced

departments.

Please join us in welcoming Debbie to our AFSCME Family!

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS?If you have constructive comments or suggestions to help usbetter represent our membership, or if you would like to volunteeryour special talents, please contact us!

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