Trainings and Member Meetings Set in San Francisco

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

HQ - UPEC and LIUNA Staff will be in San Francisco next week, February 22-27th to conduct a series of trainings and meetings for Presidio Trust and Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Veterans Cemetery area members. Training will be held from 8:00am - 5:00pm on Monday and Friday at the Hilton Foshermans Wharf. A meeeting for Presidio members is set for Wednesday at noon. UPEC is continuing to offer the Bonus Bucks during the week as well. 

Local Meetings Postponed

HQ - The Local 792 Membership Meeting and Executive Board Meetings set for this Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Redding have been postponed. A new date will be set and membes will be notified by mail. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Trinity County Units to Vote on Payroll Lag

Friday, February 13, 2009

The General Unit and the Management Confidential Unit in Trinity County will have a special vote to accept or reject the County’s offer to eliminate the current payroll lag in order to offset a $500,000 shortfall in state dollars.The Union was contacted by County administration this week and was told that the state has withheld payments to the County which has impacted cash flow. The County is proposing that the payroll period move from the current 1st through the 30th to the 16th through the 15th of each month. Paychecks will still be received on the last working day of each month. In order to implement and eliminate the lag it will be necessary to reduce the monthly salary of each employee by 9.23% for each of the next five months. This reduction over the five months would be equivalent to 80 hours for a full time employee. The hours are not lost but moved to the end of your employment with the County. During the next five months, you will receive your full paycheck less the 9.23%.

The County believes that the payroll lag is the best solution considering other options. A work furlough or layoff would result in losing income or jobs, whereas the payroll lag would defer income. The other benefit is that services will still be provided to the community which allows the County to bill for state and federal reimbursement dollars. Accepting the payroll lag will not guarantee that future furloughs or layoffs will occur; however, it will temporarily allow the County to address this funding issue.

County administration will allow the Union to conduct a secret ballot of the Union members at their work-site on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Mike Lyon will go to Health and Human Services, WIC, Behavioral Health, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department, Building and Planning. If you have any question’s you can contact Mike at (800) 241 1890 ext. 107.

UPEC Supports Alcohol Poisoning Education

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

REDDING - We are proud to support the efforts of Debbie and Steve Allen in their crusade to educate teens, young adults and parents to the dangers of alcohol poinsoing.  A number of meetings are currently scheduled at the UPEC headquarters to invite our members and the community to share ideas and organize efforts to address this ongoing problem that touches all our hearts and reaches all our communities.

The message is that Alcohol is a legal – lethal drug.  Warning signs of alcohol poinsoning are:  Vomiting, the person cannot be roused, and the person is semi-conscious or unconscious.  If you see someone with one or more of these symptoms, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.  Waiting can result in brain damage, coma or death.  Don’t be afraid to call, every second counts.

A special fund raising dinner has been set for Friday, February 13th 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Big League Dreams Sports Park Pavilion in Redding with proceeds to benefit the SHELBY LYN ALLEN Education Foundation. UPEC is sponsoring 2 tables donated by UPEC Board members and Staff.

The next meeting is Saturday, February 7th at 10:00am at the UPEC Office. For more information and tickets please call Chris Darker at the Union Office at 530-245-1890.

UPEC Promotes Blood Drive

REDDING - February is Heart Month. This month UPEC will launch a new Television spot recognizing our members.  The spot will air on Channel 7 (ABC) local news morning and evening and early prime time. Did you know that someone needs blood every 2 seconds?  One pint of blood can save up to three lives.  The proud members of United Public Employees of California Local 792 generously support the blood drives in their communities.  Blood donation takes about an hour or your time. 
It’s about life!  United Public Employees of California, Local 792 ask you to join us by giving blood.  The need is constant, the gratification is instant.....give blood.....it’s about life!

Union made Work Boots 27% off

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Redding - Go to Business Managers Office site for details.