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

* 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.

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

ALSO - Watch the NEW video “CCPOA First Watch” with a special message from CCPOA President Mike Jimenez at www.ccpoa.tv.

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