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LA TO LAYOFF 1500 WORKERS

Administrator — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:04:02 +0000

LA City workers are fuming over the proposed layoffs by the City Council. Local 721 leadership is under fire as are the Coalition of City Unions. Discussions; How did we get to this point and what can we, as City Workers, do about it now?

BALLOT ALERT

Administrator — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:49:56 +0000

Ballots must be received by October 22, 2009.
IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A BALLOT BY NOW PLEASE CONTACT YOUR UNION IMMEDIATELY

Can The Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) and the “Letter of Agreement” Survive the Hurdles?

Administrator — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:26:02 +0000

The Coalition of City Unions, which represent about 22,000 civilian employees, have ratified an “agreement” which could authorize a two-year pay freeze and an early retirement to avoid layoffs and furloughs. According to the LA Times, the ERIP and Coalition “Letter of Agreement” have run into problems and there has been private speculation that the “agreement” may not pass muster through the City Council because of alleged fiscal shortcomings. Can the “agreement” be saved? What are your thoughts?2009 Letter of Agreement

LA CITY EMPLOYEES TO VOTE ON CONTRACT AMENDMENTS

Administrator — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:59:38 +0000

The Coalition of City Unions, which comprises of approximately 22,000 City employees, will be voting, within the 10 days, on whether to extend their contracts for two years without cost of living adjustments or raises. The contract amendments will also include an Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) for qualified employees with a target of 2,400 participating employees. This is in response to the City’s proposal for layoffs and mandatory furloughs as a way of addressing a city-wide fiscal emergency, that has been declared by the City Council.
The following LA City bargaining units will be voting on whether to so amend their contracts: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 29, 34, 36, 37.

Many questions have been asked in regards to the details of the 10 page document and this section will post questions, blogs, opinions, answers and debate as to the contents and consequences of ratification or non-ratification by the affected members/voters.

2009-letter-of-agreement.pdf

How Can The City of Los Angeles Avoid Layoffs?

Administrator — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:01:41 +0000

Is there really a fiscal emergency?
Is it as bad as he claims?
Is the Mayors’ reason for rejecting the Early Retirement Incentive Program reasonable?
Can the Mayor be elected Governor without union support?
What do you think?

Within SEIU

Administrator — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:10:41 +0000

What does reform, within SEIU, mean to you as an SEIU member?

The 721 Governance Committee

Administrator — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:07:54 +0000

The progress and problems of the newly opened-up 721 Governance Committee. This Committee is charged with composing the Constitution and By-laws of SEIU local 721. Is this committee fulfilling it’s purpose so far? What’s your opinion on this committee and it’s current direction?

THE EFCA (CARD CHECK)

Administrator — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:51:53 +0000

The Employee’s Free Choice Act (EFCA) or Card Check legislation has lost some key political support in Washington DC. The Business interests have stepped up their lobbying efforts against the EFCA. Should some of the EFCA language be altered to ease it’s passage into law?

CALL FOR THE QUESTION

Administrator — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:57:50 +0000

Currently different regions of Local 721 pay their union dues at a different percentage rate or at a flat rate. The issue will most likely be addressed by the proposed Constitution and By-laws, which will eventually be ratified by the members of Local 721.

Should all Local 721 members pay their dues at the same percentage rate?

SEIU IN CALIFORNIA

Administrator — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:57:56 +0000

Locals 1021, 521 and 221 and common interests and issues