New UPEC Handbook

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

REDDING - A new member handbook is now available on-line in the “Download” section of the UPEC website. The handbook is the third edition in recent years and was only provided to new members. The handbook is two times larger and contains over 60 pages of information about UPEC Local 792 as well as a section on the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA). Members can view the book on line and print all or part of the book. Full color binded copies are available at the union office. 

Safety Issues and Concerns

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

We care about our members, which means we care about their safety and welfare while at the work site. If you have a safety concern, it is important that it be reported immediately. The process to report and resolve the issue should be listed in your MOU or there may be a policy or procedure for your department. All concerns should be reported as soon as possible to avoid any possible injury or hazard to anyone. If you are uncertain about a concern or whether it is creditable you can always bring the concern to a shop steward or call the office to speak to a representative. Safety issues and concerns at the work place need to be addressed quickly and, if correction is needed, done so effectively and efficiently. 

Scholarship Update and Reminder

A reminder to all of our members, as of January 1, 2009, the scholarship applications for High School students and for the UPEC Leadership Conference will be available on the website. Reminder cards will also be mailed out to all of our members in December, they will include dates and deadlines as well. We are also excited about the Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, June 26, 2009. There will also be a raffle and luncheon during the tournament. Updates on other events and fundraisers as well as reports on how they were will be put on the website as they are available.

UPEC to Continue Arguing Damages Case

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.