Monterey Member Drive

Friday, November 14, 2008

Monterey - The General Employees of Monterey will have an opportunity to cash in on their membership for signing up fellow employees to join their Union. Several of the staff of the United Public Employees of California Local 792 have arranged six opportunities for members to meet the staff that represent and negotiate the GEM collective bargaining agreement with the City of Monterey. “We think that it is important for members and non-members to meet with the staff and learn more about what our union does for the members”, stated Business Manager Chris Darker. UPEC is trying to grow the membership in preparation for future bargaining. “Bargaining a contract is not easy right now. We are working to keep what has been previously negotiated and make some forward progress and maximizing the membership count is a key factor for success”, stated Senior Labor Representative Steve Allen. UPEC negotiates 63 contracts from Monterey to Yreka California. UPEC will be providing benefit and other union information and refreashments at seven (7) meetings from Monday, November 17 - 19th in Monterey. Members and Non-Members can meet the staff at the Monterey Public Library 11:30 - 1:30pm M-W and Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00pm. On Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Ryan Ranch Corporation Yard, Street Break Room. The last meeting will be a Grand Finale at Montrio’s Bristro (upstairs) from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The Bistro is at 414 Calle Principal in Monterey. There will be cash recruitment awards and raffle prizes for members. Members will received information in the mail today or tomorrow. For additional information, contact the union office at 800-241-1890.