Lassen County Rejects Units No Increase Proposal

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

On May 14, 2009 the Lassen County General Unit endorsed a proposal to the County for a one year extension to the current contract with no changes or requests. The members of the General Unit felt that the proposal would assist the County with the upcoming budget. The General Unit proposal was quickly followed by like proposal’s from the Road Department Association and the Lassen Association of Managers and Professionals. On June 19, 2009 the Union was notified that the proposal’s had been rejected by the Board of Supervisor’s. 

The County spokesperson has advised the bargaining units that they would be setting a time and date to start negotiations in the near future. As of the writing of this article the Union has not been contacted by the County.

2009 UPEC Scholarships Awarded

Thursday, July 02, 2009

REDDING - The United Public Employees of California (UPEC) Local 792 is excited to announce that four scholarships were awarded on June 27, 2009 at the UPEC Leadership Conference. There are four $500.00 scholarships awarded to senior high school students. “We are proud to be able to support educating our youth and helping our members become leaders in our union”, said Business Manager Chris Darker. The UPEC Executive Board provided start-up funding to get the program off the ground this year. The fund has already exceeded expectations and has funds for 2010. 

2009 Scholarship Award Recipients

Thomas Bottyan
Thomas graduated from Shasta High School in Redding, CA. His mother, Andrea Bottyan is a member of the Shasta County General Unit. Thomas is planning on attending UC Davis to study Biology.

Bianca Ramirez
Bianca graduated from Willows High School in Willows, CA. Her mother, Olivia Ramirez, is a member of the Glenn County Mid-Managers Association and her father, Baduel Ramirez, is a member of the Glenn County General Unit. Bianca is planning on attending San Francisco State to study Communication Studies.

Katie Tenneson
Katie graduated from Trinity High School in Weaverville, CA. Her mother, Renie Tenneson, is a member of the Trinity County Management Confidential Unit. Katie is planning on attending Humboldt State to study Range Land Resources.

Caelan Urquhart
Caelan graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, CA. His father, Kevan Urquhart, is a member of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District General Unit. Caelan is planning on attending USC to study Business.

UPEC Local 792 would like extend thanks to the 2009 Scholarship Committee for their hard work and dedication throughout this process. The Committee was comprised of Christine Perry, Thomas Pringle, Michael Cottone, and Cinamon Pitts. Thank you to the UPEC Local 792 Executive Board and our Business Manager, Chris Darker, for their continued support of educating our youth and helping our members become leaders in our union. Also, a large thank you to everyone who has donated their time, monies and attended the Scholarship Golf Tournament, making the 2009 Scholarships possible.

UPEC Scholarship Golf Tournament

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

REDDING - The First Annual United Public Employees of California, Local 792 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament was a great success.  We had 32 players participate.  Each team of 4 players was named after famous Union Labor Leaders.  Each team was required to know the significance of the name of their famous Union Leader or they paid a donation to the scholarship fund.  Congratulations to players Bob Purcell and Rocco Davis from LiUNA for knowing all the team names. 

SEE OUR CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY HERE

The event was held at Gold Hills Golf Course in Redding, California.  Special thanks to their staff for supplying the players with cold towels while playing on the 100+ degree day.  Thank you and congratulations to all the players.

Also special thanks to our sponsors and Executive Board for their Generous donations.  Sponsors included:
Big O Tires, Regent Broadcasting, USA Golf, Redding Signs and Banners, Gold Hills Golf Course, Harvick Enterprises, Shasta County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, American Home Life, Goyette & Associates Law Firm, LiUNA Pacific South West Regional Office, UPEC Board Members: Mary Lou Allen, Mike Cottone, Paul Honn, Tom Pringle, and Larry Olsen.

UPEC LEADERSHIP FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT PLAYERS:

Teams:

#1 Team John Lewis
Rocco Davis
Robert Purcell
Chris Darker
Paul Hahn
#2 Team Mother Jones
Mike Lyon
B.J. Laustalot
Rusty Bigler
#3 Team Domenico D’Allesandro
Christine Perry
Jon Ruiz
Steve Allen
#4 Team George Meany
Keith Coker
John Coker
Jeff Hallam
Rob Tinney
#5 Team Terry O’Sullivan
Randy Dyer
Kurt Mann
John Green
#6 Team David Dubinsky
Rafael Ruano
Rick Burruss
Larry Olson
Tera Allen
#7 Team Samuel Gompers
Jim Pope
Jerry Boyer
Randy Janis
Pete Roland
#8 Team Cesar Chavez
Jay Edwards
Robbie Mayfield
Ken Edwards
Brice Warner

GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS:
Low Gross Best 9 (two par 3’s, two par 5’s, 5 par 4’s) Score 31
Team: Team Terry O’Sullivan 4 Rounds of golf /Klamath Falls + 4 wine
Players: Randy Dyer, Kurt Mann, John Geen
Most Birdies (8 Birdies won)
Team : Cesar Chavez Flags & Wine
Players: Big O Tire/Jay Edwards, Robbie Mayfield, Ken Edwards, Brice Warner
Most Pars (15 pars won)
Team: Samuel Gompers Beer and McDonalds Gift Certificates
Players:  Jim Pope, Jerry Boyer, Randy Janis, Pete Rowland
Worst Golfers (most challenged team) 4 over Par
Team: George Meany: Garden Tool Sets
Players: Keith Coker, John Coker, Jeff Hallam, Rob Tinney
Fewest Putts:  22 Putts
Team: Mother Jones: Screw Drivers
Players: Mike Lyon, B.J. Laustalot, rusty Bigler, Randy Bigler
Men’s Long Drive:  John Green Big Long 5’ Jerky Award
Best Captain:  Chris Darker Hot Shot Olives & Construction Hat
Longest Putt:  Steve Allen 8’3” Gift Basket
Par 3 WINNERS:
# 3 Hole: Jon Ruiz - 8’7” Victoria Secrets gift certificate
# 8 Hole: Tara Allen – 8’9” -Team $40/buy Inn
# 14 Hole: Jay Edwards – 16’9” Dart Game for golfers
# 17 Hole: Ross Helmbold – 18’2” 50/50 Hole $80/for team split

Shasta Courts MOU Changes (Proposed) Posted in Downloads Section

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A summary document describing the proposed MOU changes that implement an increase in vacation accrual and corresponding salary decrease for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 has been posted in our downloads section.  Please log in and visit “Downloads” to view the proposal.

A meeting has been called for Wednesday June 24, 2009 at noon in the Department 8 Courtroom.  We will circulate additional copies of the summary there for discussion and vote.

These changes are in connection with an effort to mitigate budget shortfalls at Shasta Courts and potential legislated furlough days.  While they do not guarantee total budget security and cannot therefore guarantee that no layoffs could occur if the budget situation worsens - these represent our best efforts at addressing the budget shortfall problem as we currently understand it to be.

Shasta County Administrator to Meet with Unions

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

REDDING - Shasta County Chief Administative Officer responded today to a request from the county unions to meet over the budget issues The meeting has been scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m. in Board Chambers for the Joint Issues Forum (JIF) members to meet with the County Administrator Larry Lees, Board of Supervisors Chairman Glenn Hawes, County Negotiator Gene Bell, Human Resources Director Michelle Schafer, and Marty Bishop.
UPEC Business Manager Chris Darker said the unions want to be proactive rather than reactive to the needs of the County and the citizens they serve. County Management has agreed to allow each bargaining unit to bring an additional 3 bargaining unit members to this meeting.  These members must get permission from their supervisors to attend and will only be allowed 1 hour of County paid time to attend the meeting. 

Motion for Default Judgement Filed Against SRMC

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -The National Labor Relations Board Region 20 filed a Motion for Default Judgement against the former owners of Shasta Regional Medical Center (SRMC) for an Unfair Labor Practice charge (ULP) on June 9, 2009. The former owners have not responded to the NLRB case filed by UPEC in December 2008. UPEC petitioned the NLRB on behalf of all UPEC represented employees at SRMC that employees be paid their severance pay and benefits they should have received on October 31, 2008 when Prime Healthcare took over the hospital on November 1, 2008. as agreed in the Union contract and/or SRMC Policies.
The hearing scheduled for next Monday, June 15, 2009 has been postponed until July 28, 2009.