Pension Ballot Initiative Update
MEA continues to fight the proposed “Comprehensive Pension Reform” ballot initiative authored by Mayor Jerry Sanders and Councilmember Carl DeMaio on a number of fronts. First, in conjunction with several other labor organizations, we remain involved in the “Decline to Sign” campaign, which educates voters being solicited to sign the initiative with accurate information about exactly what they are being […]
Read more >>Second Round of Voting on Retiree Health Agreement Begins Friday, September 9
MEA Strongly Recommends A “YES” Vote Didn’t I Already Vote On The Retiree Health Agreement? Yes. Last May, MEA members overwhelmingly ratified this Retiree Health Agreement with 97.5% voting in support. In separate voting, the members of the other five (5) City labor organizations also ratified this same Retiree Health Agreement. But, as we explained at the time you ratified […]
Read more >>Message from Ann Smith Re PSC Litigation
As an update to the Purchase of Service Credit (PSC) issue, we wanted to provide you with Ann’s message and legal complaint which have both been emailed to all of our PSC litigants. If you have any questions regarding the lawsuit, please contact Lora Folsom at 619-264-6632 or psclitigation@sdmea.org (please only email her from your personal, rather than City email address). In addition to […]
Read more >>City of San Diego AIDS Walk/Run Team
AIDS Walk San Diego is the region’s largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser and the biggest non-governmental financial provider for HIV/AIDS in San Diego County. Dozens of agencies rely on funds raised at the annual AIDS Walk to help provide essential prevention and care programs to thousands of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. MEA member, Alex Hempton, is organizing a […]
Read more >>2011-2013 MEA Board of Directors Announced
Last night, MEA’s Election Committee counted and tabulated the ballots for the Board of Directors election. Congratulations to the following members who have been elected by their workplace peers to serve on the 2011-2013 MEA Board of Directors: Business Office: Ramone Lewis City Attorney: Stephanie Clark and Francine Howell City Clerk: Tina Davis City Planning and Community Investments: Howard Greenstein […]
Read more >>Special Salary Adjustments, New Classes and Title Changes. Deadline: Monday, August 22, 2011
The City Charter provides that unions or departments may bring forward requests for special salary adjustments, new classes and title changes to the Civil Service Commission. In accordance with MEA’s current MOU which will expire on June 30, 2012, MEA may bring such requests to the Commission during the current fiscal year in anticipation of having any changes recommended by […]
Read more >>Board of Directors Election Ballots are Due August 10th
As a reminder, your Board of Directors election ballot is due back to MEA (9620 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 203, 92123) no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2011 (ballots received after 5pm will not be counted). Thank you for participating in your union’s election process! If you have any questions, please contact MEA at 619-264-6632.
Read more >>Message from Ann M. Smith Re PSC Correction Process Update: MEA’s Board of Directors Authorizes Litigation As Next Step
This Message covers these topics: (1) Recapping MEA’s PSC-Related Advocacy Activities through June 2011; (2) Announcing MEA Board’s Decision on 6/28 to Authorize Litigation as a Necessary Next Step; (3) Litigation Will Be Conducted on an Individual Named Plaintiff Basis – Not as a Class Or Representative Action; (4) Getting the Word Out to MEA-Represented Retirees Who Face Particularly Devastating & Unconscionable Consequences […]
Read more >>MEA Board of Directors Election Scheduled
MEA is seeking members to run for election to the MEA Board of Directors. The current directors’ terms will expire on September 14, 2011. According to MEA’s Bylaws, employees from every City Department are entitled to representation on the Board. Each department elects from 1 to 4 board members depending on the size of the department and its geographical make-up. […]
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