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. […]
Read more >>Reminder About Your SPSP Mandatory Match Waiver Choice
Your completed waiver form must be returned to the Personnel Department no later than 5pm on Friday, June 10, 2011. If you are returning your waiver to your payroll specialist, please do so immediately. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MEA at 619-264-6632.
Read more >>Important Update Regarding the 2012 City Budget
We are pleased to report that significant, positive progress has been made on the Fiscal Year 2012 City budget. As you know, the Mayor’s budget released in April proposed to slash a substantial number of City services and employee positions, most notably, the decimation of library hours and staff and recreation center hours and staff. In all, the Mayor’s proposal […]
Read more >>Important Message Regarding Two Anti-Union Petition Initiatives
We strongly urge you to NOT sign any petitions in the City of San Diego. The latest assault on workers who enjoy the benefits of a union in San Diego is here in the form of deceptive ballot initiatives that are currently being circulated for signatures. Extremists like City Councilmember Carl DeMaio have publically said they are in an all […]
Read more >>Change to Golden Share
Due to a significant drop in orders, MEA regrets to inform you that Golden Share will no longer be available on a monthly basis. However, MEA will continue to offer Share during the holiday months of November and December. While MEA will no longer host a pick up site, Golden Share is still available to you at various sites in […]
Read more >>Video Presentation Related to the SPSP Mandatory Match Waiver Choice
*Due to filtering restrictions on City computers, the following video CAN ONLY BE VIEWED ON HOME COMPUTERS. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you in accessing the video.* Below is a video presentation by MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet related to the SPSP waiver choice. The video provides some context to the issue and discusses your options. Your […]
Read more >>Voting Results on the Retiree Health Tentative Agreement
Thank you to all of the MEA members who took the time to vote on the Retiree Healthcare Tentative Agreement today. The Tentative Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by a vote of 1,526 in favor to 39 opposed, which amounts to a 97.5% “yes” vote to support the recommendation of MEA’s negotiating team. We had a large turnout with about 45% […]
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