UPEC Honors Northstate Firefighters

Saturday, August 16, 2008

UPEC has produced a brand new radio spot honoring our Northern California firefighters.

You can hear the ad by clicking the link here:

UPEC’s Ad Honoring Firefighters

August 16 Agenda Available in Downloads

The agenda for the Susanville meeting(s) of August 16th are now available in our downloads section.

Presidio Union Members to VOTE on 1st Contract

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Presidio - Members met last week for a preview of their first ever collective bargaining agreement. After eight years of negotiation, the Union and the Trust have an overall tentative agreement. On Tuesday, August 26th and Wednesday, August 27th, Union officials will hold informational meetings from 11:30am to 1:00pm followed by a contract vote at the Building #45 Chapel of our Lady on Moraga Avenue. Lunch will be provided. Additionally, an informal meeting will be held at the Presidio Bowling Center on Tuesday, August 26th from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. UPEC is posting the draft CBA for the Presidio Trust, a significant achievement in improving the working conditions for our members working at the Presidio.

23RD ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

ANDERSON - The 23rd Annual Five Counties Central Labor Council Picnic is planned for Monday, September 1st at Anderson River Park in Anderson, California. This is a community event and the public is invited. The event will be at the main Barbeque area beginning at 11:00 am. Fun for Everyone!!!!  Sponsored by the Five Counties Central Labor Council, Redding Organized Labor Unions & Northeastern California Building and Construction Trades Councils. Advance tickets for the Picnic are available at Redding Labor Union Offices. Tickets Prices:  MEAL $2.50. UNDER 5 ARE FREE. Planned events include: Watermelon Eating Contest, Water Slide, Bingo, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Fishing Derby and much more.

Radio Spot to Honor Firefighters

REDDING - Beginning Monday August 4th UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL 792 will be doing a Radio spot to honor the Fire Fighters who have been working 24 hours a day, week after week in terribly dangerous conditions fighting to save lives and property in our North State communities. Stations supporting this message include:
KQMS 1400 am News/Talk, KSHA 104.3 fm Soft Rock Favorites and KRDG 105.3 fm Oldies.

UPEC Announces Negotiations Training

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

REDDING - Business Manager Chris Darker announced today that UPEC will conduct Negotiations Training on Saturday, October 4, 2008. The eight hour training will be taught by Darker and Senior Labor Representative Steve Allen. Currently, selected member negotiators are given a 2 hour course of instruction on negotiations.Members who are currently on a negotiations team or would like to be considered should sign up for one of 30 available slots.Members who would like to attend the training are urged to send an email or call Business Manager Chris Darker.