We always wish to welcome new members! If you are not yet a member but are interested in becoming one, please click on the following link to a downloadable application form. Completed forms can be faxed to (530) 246-1651, mailed to 1860 Park Marina Drive Redding, CA 96001.
New promotion rules set to be implemented for Federal Employees that would remove the prohibition for employee promotions until they had served one year time-in-grade have been delayed. The new rules remove the requirement forcing Grade 5 and above employees to serve a full year in a new job class before being eligible for promotion to a higher grade, and offers additional flexibility for recruiting and retaining highly skilled employees.
The new rules are now scheduled for implementation on May 18, 2009. Concerns had been raised about the potential for the new rules opening avenues for abuse within merit systems in that it was unclear as to whether adequate oversight and training was present to avoid favoritism as a result of the rule changes.
(Based on a report from B.Ballestedt - govexec.com)
On March 3, 2009 the Union and other bargaining units in Lassen County were given a proposal by the County for a one year contract extension. The proposal offered no salary change, a change in when pay actions occur, life insurance being paid by employees who enter a “no pay status”, new employees hired after June 30, 2009 paying the employee portion to CalPERS until they have worked 1000 hours, health insurance coverage for retirees will require five (5) years of continuous employment with Lassen County immediately preceding their retirement, and a change in the overtime calculation.
The County made this proposal based on the financial uncertainty faced at the County, State, and Federal levels. All Lassen County General Unit members are encouraged to go to the “Forum” section and place their comments under their forum in the bargaining section. A general membership meeting was held on March 4, 2009 and eight members attended. The forum gives all members the opportunity to voice their opinion on this offer from the County.
The Monterey Bay Central Labor Council has announced two $500 scholarships for 2009 (students in the 2009-2010 school year). UPEC Local 792 is a member of the MCLC and our members in the Monterey area are qualified to apply for these scholarships. A link to the scholarship rules and an application form are available on our “Scholarships” page. To qualify, the student or a parent must be a member in good standing of an affiliate in good standing with the Labor Council. Students who are current students or within two years of their last attendance in an educational setting must demonstrate a 3.0 GPA and complete a 100-200 word essay requirement, as well as satisfy all other delineated requirements.
CHULA VISTA, CA - A San Diego County man wanted for a store robbery was arrested after he showed up to take an examination to become a police officer, authorities said.
Romeo Montillano, 40, was arrested Wednesday for investigation of robbery, making criminal threats and grand theft. He remained in the San Diego County jail on Saturday on $110,000 bail, according to the county sheriff’s Web site.
Investigators had identified Montillano as a suspect in a Dec. 8 robbery at a Chula Vista Kmart where a man stole a television, DVD player and telephone, then beat up employees who confronted him in the parking lot, police spokesman Bernard Gonzales said.
A short time later, investigators learned that Montillano had signed up to take the February Police Department entrance exam, Gonzales said.
Police called to Montillano, who apparently was unaware he was being sought for the robbery. Montillano said he was in Las Vegas but would return for a Feb. 18 orientation for police applicants, Gonzales said.
Montillano didn’t show up but called police to apologize and explain that his car had been impounded in Las Vegas, Gonzales said.
In a later e-mail, Montillano told officers that he planned to take a bus and would be there for the police exam.
On the day of the test, Montillano signed in and was arrested, Gonzales said.
Gonzales said as Montillano was being taken into custody, he asked whether he would still be able to take the police exam. Told he couldn’t, Montillano asked whether he could reapply and take the test later.
From The San Jose Mercury News, February 28