President’s Message, 4th Quarter of 2011
A man was walking the streets of downtown a few weeks ago asking people to sign a ballot initiative to “protect pensions for firefighters.” When asked if this was the Jerry Sanders/Carl DeMaio initiative that actually seeks to take away pensions from firefighters and most other City employees hired after next year, the man said “No, actually this will only […]
Read more >>MEA’s Website: Not Sure How to Register? We’ll Show You How!
In order to make MEA elections more convenient and accessible to all members, we will be transitioning to an online voting system. If you have not registered on MEA’s website, please do so by taking a moment and following these easy steps. STEP 1: Go to www.sdmea.org STEP 2: On the right hand side there is a log in area, click on […]
Read more >>General Manager’s Report, Fourth Quarter of 2011
Are you having fun watching the latest partisan wrangling in the United States Congress? Do you have your DVR set for the next Presidential primary debate? Can’t wait to see what that nutty Rick Perry says next? Hopefully you have better things to focus on than the seemingly ever-present political campaign spectacles of our day. With that being said, if […]
Read more >>City Employees Power Through the Blackout
Most of our experiences started out the same way; we were at work and noticed the electricity all of a sudden went out. Then we started getting the calls and texts from friends and family members who were also without power. Next came the challenge of trying to make our way home which entailed maneuvering through gridlock traffic on the […]
Read more >>Labor Representation Quarterly Overview, July-September 2011
At press time, 68 new cases were opened for this quarter (30 in July, 30 in August and nine as of September 19th). Three terminations were upheld and we are aware of two hourly employees being terminated (hourly employees do not have appeal rights to terminations). Representation on a variety of other disciplinary actions also took place during this past […]
Read more >>Know Your Rights, Fourth Quarter of 2011
It’s always incredibly difficult when you lose a loved one and the last thing you want to think about is work. That is why there is a clause in MEA’s MOU which grants bereavement leave to allow time for you to focus on your family and to work through this difficult period. Article 91 states that “paid bereavement leave of […]
Read more >>Adopt-a-Senior/Adopt-a-Family Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
In December, MEA’s Adopt-a-Senior/Adopt-a-Family Committee will be providing groceries, toys and supplies to seniors and families in need. If you and/or your work group would like to volunteer or help collect donations for the program, please contact MEA at 619-264-6632. Cash and gift card donations are appreciated. Thank you and happy holidays!
Read more >>Follow Up Information Regarding City’s “Tax Notice” Sent to Employees Yesterday
Yesterday, many employees received a “tax notice” from the City regarding the SPSP waiver option that has been a part of MEA’s contract with the City for the last three years. Since the communication went out, several employees have contacted MEA complaining that the City’s message was confusing and that the real impacts of this issue are unclear based on the City’s description in the communication. […]
Read more >>Update Regarding Pension Ballot Initiative
We want to provide you with the most recent correspondence between MEA Attorney Ann Smith and the City Attorney’s Office regarding the Sanders/DeMaio “pension reform” ballot initiative. As in previous exchanges, Ann continues to demand meet and confer with MEA and questions the claim that Mayor Sanders put forth the initiative as a “private citizen,” not in his capacity as […]
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