UPEC to Continue Arguing Damages Case

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Monday this week, UPEC began hearings for the damages phase of a case related to Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposures and Occupational Exposure on behalf of employees at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  Previously, in the arbitration on substantive issues, it was found that the GGNRA had not implemented a program designed to prevent Blood-Borne Pathogen exposures and employees were found potentially eligible to recover damages for 11 years of 8% Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), plus interest, as a consequence of occupational exposures in the worksites.
The hearings will continue on December 1, with the Union calling their remaining witnesses and GGNRA presenting their remaining witnesses. 

Member Social in Monterey

Friday, November 21, 2008

UPEC Business Manager & Asst. Business Manager congratulate raffle winner Jerry Frazier
photo by Christine Perry

MONTEREY - UPEC held a Social Event Wednesday night from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for the City of Monterey members. Five of UPEC’s Staff were in attendance to introduce themselves and to informally talk to UPEC’s benefits and representation. Staff is spending the week in Monterey visiting job sites to welcome members to Local 792. Additionally, Staff met with the Capitola Police Officers Association and Monterey Police Association leadership. 

Election for SCSD December 1st

OLD SHASTA - Labor Representative Dave Ritchie meet with the State Mediator and the General Manager for the Shasta Community Services District (SCSD) to review and post the Election Agreement. District employees will be able to vote on whether they want UPEC to represent them on December 1st.

UPEC 2009 Conference Location Set

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

REDDING - UPEC has selected the Holiday Inn in Redding for the 2009 Leadership Conference. The Conference will begin with the 1st Annual UPEC Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2009. The golf tournament will be held at Gold Hills Golf Course in North Redding beginning with lunch at 12:00 noon. This event will be followed by an evening reception at the course. The Leadership sessions will begin Saturday, June 27th at 8:30 am.

UPEC Staff on the job site in Monterey

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Monterey Member Drive

Friday, November 14, 2008

Monterey - The General Employees of Monterey will have an opportunity to cash in on their membership for signing up fellow employees to join their Union. Several of the staff of the United Public Employees of California Local 792 have arranged six opportunities for members to meet the staff that represent and negotiate the GEM collective bargaining agreement with the City of Monterey. “We think that it is important for members and non-members to meet with the staff and learn more about what our union does for the members”, stated Business Manager Chris Darker. UPEC is trying to grow the membership in preparation for future bargaining. “Bargaining a contract is not easy right now. We are working to keep what has been previously negotiated and make some forward progress and maximizing the membership count is a key factor for success”, stated Senior Labor Representative Steve Allen. UPEC negotiates 63 contracts from Monterey to Yreka California. UPEC will be providing benefit and other union information and refreashments at seven (7) meetings from Monday, November 17 - 19th in Monterey. Members and Non-Members can meet the staff at the Monterey Public Library 11:30 - 1:30pm M-W and Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00pm. On Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Ryan Ranch Corporation Yard, Street Break Room. The last meeting will be a Grand Finale at Montrio’s Bristro (upstairs) from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The Bistro is at 414 Calle Principal in Monterey. There will be cash recruitment awards and raffle prizes for members. Members will received information in the mail today or tomorrow. For additional information, contact the union office at 800-241-1890.