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Furlough Days – Who and How Many?

There have been rumors and innuendo regarding the number of furlough days for each department and bargaining unit in Los Angeles.  This article is to clarify the current status of furloughs.

Changes in Work Schedule - What Are Your Rights?

When Management decides to change the work schedule for a department, bureau, work group, or individual, the affected employees want to know if they have any recourse.   In this article, we explore and explain your rights and Management rights in the setting of schedules.

EAA MOU Ratification Ballots Mailed Today

EAA Members!  Your ratification ballots for a successor MOU were mailed today by the American Arbitration Association.  Please watch your mailbox, read the summary sheet and the complete language of all changes to your MOU, and vote!  Your vote counts!

California Unions Negotiate Health Care Changes

Several unions agree to pre-fund retirement health care, SEIU expects to share in health care costs, and teachers’ union agrees to health benefits cuts.  We also provide a table detailing health care costs in public and private employment.

EAA and City Reach Tentative Agreement on New MOU’s

EAA’s Board of Governors and its full negotiating team are pleased to announce that EAA has reached a tentative agreement with the City on successor MOU’s to those which expired on June 30, 2010.

Agendas and Minutes for Board of Governors Meetings-Updated 07-20-10

Agendas and minutes for your Board of Governors are now available from "Featured Articles" and from the "Governors" topic page.  New updates are available 07-20-10

Your EAA Board Announces its 2010 Scholarship Program - Reissue

At the Board of Governors meeting on June 16, 2010, your Board gave final approval to the 2010 EAA Scholarship Program.  Details of the application eligibility and the application form are included in the full article.

City Issues Final Furlough Letter

City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana issued a letter dated July 13, 2010 to Michael Davies of EAA.  In the letter, Mr. Santana clarifies the previously issued furlough plans for FY 2010-2011.

UPDATE ON THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES NEWS FOR THE LAST WEEK-REVISED JULY 13

More analysis of the City’s Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS) sale is now available, City employees will join in the 20^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), analysis of the library shortfall, a project for downtown moves forward, and 911 operators stage a protest.

Hearing Date News on EAA’s Furlough Motion and on EAA’s ERIP Unfair

After a lengthy and frustrating time delay, a date for the hearing on EAA’s furlough motion has been set.  The hearing dates for EAA's UERP regarding the ERIP have been re-scheduled.