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 […]
Read more >>MEA Negotiating Team Election—Call for Nominations
It is time to elect a new MEA Negotiating Team. This is your opportunity to directly participate in one of the most important activities of MEA—negotiating the contract that affects your wages, benefits and the overall quality of your work life. What is the Negotiating Team? The MEA Negotiating Team is made up of three representatives from each of the […]
Read more >>Update from Ann M. Smith re PSC Litigation
Dear All: Greetings! Here is the latest news in the PSC litigation. Our Complaint Filed 8/26/11 For 302 Plaintiffs As you know, we filed and served our Complaint on August 26, 2011, raising multiple causes of action or legal claims against both the City and SDCERS related to the harm you have been caused by the so-called “PSC Correction Process.” […]
Read more >>Results of Retiree Health Election
On Friday, the SDCERS Board of Trustees certified the results of the just-completed Retiree Health Benefits Election. There were 1901 votes in favor (94%) and 119 votes in opposition (6%) of the new benefit structure previously agreed to by MEA and other City labor organizations. (Please click here for more information and to read our previous summary of that agreement.) Thank you […]
Read more >>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 […]
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