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Members Vote on the Managed Competition Ratification Guide

Thank you very much to those of you who took time from your busy day on September 21st to vote on the Managed Competition Guide Ratification. Nearly 600 MEA members came to the Silver Room downtown or MEA’s offices in Kearny Mesa to vote, with 96% of you voting “yes” to ratify the tentative agreement recommended by your negotiating team. […]

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Media Clips Discussing MEA’s Legal Challenges to the “Pension Reform” Initiative

In MEA’s ongoing effort to keep you apprised of any Sanders/DeMaio “pension reform” ballot updates, we are sending you three recent video clips related to the proposed initiative. Please click on the following link http://granicus.sandiego.gov/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=5035 to watch MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet’s testimony before the City Council where he reasserts that the City is required to meet and confer over the contents […]

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MEA Negotiating Team Election Results

Thank you to those of you who took the time to vote in the recent online MEA Negotiating Team election.  We hope that you found the online voting option more convenient during your busy workday.  We are also happy to report that online voting saved thousands of dollars in postage and printing costs. All of the ballots have been tallied […]

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Retiree Health Option Selection Information

*Due to the filtering restrictions on City computers, the following three videos can only be viewed on home computers. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you in accessing the videos.* The final implementation steps of the new retiree health benefit agreement are in progress, including the selection process for employees to choose one of the three benefit options.  […]

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Message from Ann M. Smith Re CA Supreme Court’s Recent Determination Related to a Detrimental Change in Health Benefit Costs for Orange County’s Retirees

Dear ALL: You may have read or heard recently that the California Supreme Court has made a determination related to retiree health benefits for Orange County retirees.  As a result, you may have new questions or concerns – or even some confusion – over what this determination means about the agreement MEA reached with the City related to active employees’ […]

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On-Line Voting for MEA Negotiating Team Now Open!

Electronic voting for MEA’s new Negotiating Team is NOW OPEN via MEA’s website!  Voting will continue for two weeks through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9 in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote.  This is your opportunity to directly participate in one of the most important activities of MEA—selecting the team that will be negotiating the […]

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Know Your Rights, 3rd Quarter of 2011

With summer upon us, many employees will be taking time off to enjoy a little respite from work. It’s not always easy for employees in classifications which call for work to be performed seven days a week to get the necessary time off. Please keep in mind, however, that our MOU allows those employees to exchange days off with employees […]

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Bullying in the Workplace: When Rainy Days and Mondays Do More Than Get You Down

After a sunny and relaxing weekend in San Diego, most of us aren’t overly excited to return to work on Monday (especially when presented with the option of sleeping in or enjoying yet another free day outdoors). Though for some employees, the very thought of starting each work week brings about a great deal of anxiety and trepidation. This stress […]

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Labor Representation Quarterly Overview, April-June 2011

There were a total of 32 cases opened in the months of April and May (June totals were not yet available at the time of print). There have also been a number of grievances, fact findings and disciplinary actions. During the second quarter, Labor Representatives have been busy with Dispatchers Week, Purchase of Service Credit meetings, phone calls, budget hearings, […]

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