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EAA Members at LAPD Get Retroactive O/T Compensation

EAA’s efforts caused LAPD to audit their practices in the SID, where LAPD incorrectly interpreted their FLSA rules.   LAPD compensated EAA members for call-back time at the straight time rate, not at the time and one-half rate, and the audit proved EAA was correct in multiple grievances.

All EAA Bargaining Units Ratify Tentative Agreement

Bargaining Units for MOU’s 1, 19, and 20 ratified the Tentative Agreement by 58% or more.  The American Arbitration Association counted the ballots today.

Summary and Linking of Articles Relevant to Voting on the TA

Open this article and you will easily find all articles relevant to your vote on the Tentative Agreement in one place.  This is the easiest way to review this information before you vote.  And whatever you do, VOTE!

EAA Announces Recipients of its Scholarships for 2010

At the regular meeting of August 18, 2010, your EAA Board of Governors approved the awarding of four scholarships.  The winners and their relationship to EAA voluntary dues-paying members are detailed  in the full article.  Congratulations to Lawrence, Prachi, Joseph, and Katrina!

City Council Approves MOU 21, CAO Issues P3 Memo

Thanks to approval today by the City Council, all portions of the Tentative Agreement recently ratified by the members of the Technical Rank and File Bargaining Unit are now part of their new MOU 21 and are fully in effect.

In other news, Miguel Santana issued a memorandum dated August 17, 2010 to Mayor Villaraigosa and Council President Garcetti regarding the Budget Gap and how it is affected by the P3 Parking Structure proposal.  Read his memorandum and a short analysis of its potential effect on EAA members.

Public Employee News from Around the Southwest-UPDATE-furloughs for CA state workers

More public employers are discovering the benefits of modified work shift, more public employees are retiring, and many cities are now under investigation for corruption.  Each of these stories has the potential to have an impact on our City.  3:15 PM UPDATE: Today, the California Supreme Court issued a stay on further proceedings in the CA State workers case and the temporary restraing order preventing the furloughs.  This means the Governor can furlough State workers as soon as this Friday.

Labor and Unions in the News

Results in the Carwash prosecution in Los Angeles, Shop Stewards abandoning SEIU in droves, our local teachers’ union threatens the Los Angeles Times, SEIU supports higher taxes, news of LIUNA, and labor struggle in Baldwin Park.

Members Provide Their Own Analysis of the TA

In addition to the Direct Comparison posted on August 12, 2010, EAA member Dennis Becker e-mailed his take on the Tentative Agreement (TA).  His e-mail is reproduced in the full article.

Agendas and Minutes for Board of Governors Meetings-Updated 08-18-10

Agendas and minutes for your Board of Governors are now available from "Featured Articles" and from the "Governors" topic page.  New updates are available 08-18-10

Board of Governors Accepts Certified TA Election Results from AAA

Your EAA Board of Governors accepted the certified election results for the Tentative Agreement at a special Committee of the Whole meeting on August 12, 2010.  Those results are available in the full article.