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MORE OF UNIONS IN THE NEWS

With Labor Day just around the corner, let’s honor Union Stewards of ALL unions.  Thank you volunteers!  In other stories, one union refuses to oppose weaker safety law for its members, the same union is accused of being aided illegally by management, more public employees pay a portion of healthcare premiums, and a “Brief History of Union Unsolidarity”.

Pension News for August

Pensions for public employees are in the news this week.  An analysis of California retirees says public pensions are modest; pension funds, including LACERS, are increasing in value; and one misguided newspaper calls for elimination of public pensions.

Jobs in Los Angeles City Service Updated Daily

The City has established an additional list to the one we regularly link.  It is called "available special funded vacant positions" updated regularly, and is separate from the regularly published transfer list, also updated regularly.  In addition, we now link the City's list of Civil Service exams, both open and promotional.

How to file a grievance

This article gives you detailed instructions on how to file and it includes both the Grievance Initiation form and the Grievance Appeal form.

Grievances Overview

Introduction to the grievance process and what it can and cannot do.

The Mayor and Others Praise the EAA MOU Vote - Revised 8-26

Noting that it took courage, commitment, and reasoned analysis, the press, both in print and on-line, joined Mayor Villaraigosa in commending EAA members on their ratification of their new MOU’s.  Revision: 2 additional articles are linked.

Certified Results for EAA Ratification Election

At the request of EAA, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) provided certified results today for the MOU ratification election in bargaining units 1, 19, and 20.  Your Board expedited their consideration of the results and accepted them.

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!