Happy New Year from CCPOAIronwood!
We have a lot to look forward to in 2011. With Schwarzenegger leaving office next week and Jerry Brown being sworn in as our new Governor, CCPOA members and other state workers throughout California finally have a good shot at getting a decent contract and improved working conditions. Below are some of the recent articles posted at CCPOA.org that reflect the new Governor’s willingness to work with the union and our members in the New Year.
Mike Jimenez Looking for CCPOA Contract (12/27)
Mike Jimenez, president of the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, says he has three goals next year: “Get a contract. Get a contract. And then there’s get a contract.”
LINK @ CCPOA.org
Brown, Prison Union Walking Hand-in-Hand (12/20)
Jerry Brown is preparing to dance with the ones who brung him, specifically 31,000 members of the California Correctional Peace Officers Association…
LINK @ CCPOA.org
2010 Elections Information
Ironwood and CVSP endorse the following candidates for the Palo Verde Healthcare Board for the 2010 Election:
* Sandy Hudson
* Floyd Marlowe
* Samuel Burton
* Ynez Covarrubias
You can also take a look at the CCPOA 2010 Election Guide for information on statewide and district voting endorsements from Sacramento HQ.
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)