IMPORTANT: Updated Information on Several CCPOA Issues
You may have recently received a packet of information from CCPOA asking for your participation in class-action litigation named Newton v. Schwarzenegger. This suit is CCPOA’s attempt to seek relief through the Federal Courts from CDCR from violation the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is extremely important that you fill out the paperwork and return it to CCPOA if you wish to be a party to the suit. For more information, go to www.ccpoa.org.
Additionally, you may be aware that CCPOA’s Board of Directors have reached a consensus that our association will attempt to negotiate a MOU with the Schwarzenegger Administration. In the past, CCPOA would servey the membership to seek input on issues that should be addressed by our negotiating team. At this time CCPOA has distributed the following statement relative to pre-negotiating surveys.
“In preparation for potential negotiations, CCPOA has established a dedicated email address for members to provide suggestions/input to your negotiating team. Over the next few weeks, CCPOA will compile all suggestions/input received from members (and or spouses) identified by first initials, last name and work location- i.e. parole region 3, Folsom, SVSP, etc. The email address is negotiations@ccpoa.org”
Do not pass up this opportunity to express your concerns that may benefit the entire membership.
Finally, I received an update on some of the litigation that CCPOA has in the works on behalf of the Membership. This information was provided by Chuck Alexander (CCPOA Excutive Vice President). Click HERE to Read Chuck’s Memo.
Let’s watch each others’ backs,
Terry Hammon
Vice President
CCPOA/Ironwood
Minimum Wage, Schwarzenegger & John Chiang
For the latest information on Schwarzenegger’s order to put state workers at federal minimum wage, the court ruling from the Appellate Court and John Chiang’s continued refusal to comply with the governor’s orders, please visit www.ccpoa.org.
ALSO - Watch the NEW video “CCPOA First Watch” with a special message from CCPOA President Mike Jimenez at www.ccpoa.tv.
CCPOA Town Hall Meeting
Dear Members -
There will be a CCPOA Town Hall conference call meeting tomorrow, Thursday May 20th. In order to reach more members there will be two calls - one at 10:30am and another at 4:00pm. The conference call comes from CCPOA Headquarters in Sacramento for all statewide members.
- J. Baumiller
Ironwood Chapter President
CCPOA Town Hall Meeting in Blythe
From the CCPOA Ironwood Chapter President:
CCPOA TOWN HALL MEETING
MAY 7, 2010
3-5PM
VFW HALL
BLYTHE, CA.
New Riverside County Legislators Resource Section
Per Chapter President Jim Baumiller’s instructions, a new Riverside County Legislators Resource Section has been made available to members here at CCPOAIronwood.com.
Please visit the section HERE or access it easily by clicking the “Riverside Co. Legislators” link to the left in the menu section.
If you have any additional contact information for these representatives or know of another representative in your area, please contact the webmaster at pitbulldesigns@gmail.com.
Furlough Case Update - Memo from CCPOA
A memo was sent to the State Board today with regard to the furlough case: “On Friday, February 26, 2010 the Court of Appeal issued a decision relative to our pending furlough appeal. Contrary to the missive written by the Sac Bee on its State Worker Blog, CCPOA DID NOT lose. As you may recall, CCPOA asked for the Court to dismiss the appeal filed by the State. They did…”
Read the FULL MEMO from Chuck Alexander (.pdf file)
NEW CCPOA First Watch - Front Line News (Video)
The 7th episode of CCPOA’s First Watch Frontline News video reports is now available. These online video reports are being produced on a regular basis so we can get first hand information on important events out to our members faster. Archived reports and other video/audio are also available at the recently revamped CCPOA.TV…
WATCH on CCPOA.TV
The 5th Annual CIM Memorial 5k Run/Walk
CCPOA posted information this week for the fifth annual CIM Memorial 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 10th in honor of Peace Officers killed in the line of duty.
Registration begins at 7am with a dedication ceremony from 9-10am and the Run/Walk starting at 10:30.
When: Saturday, April 10th
Where: CIM Visiting Parking Lot
What: 5k Run/Walk and Car Show
Who: Everyone Welcome - All Ages
Check flyer for more information on other activities, registration and more…