Together We're Stronger

• Do you have an idea for how our labor contract can be improved? Submit a contract proposal here by 12/31/23 for our 2025-2027 CBA! Note that contract proposals can only be made by dues-paying union members. If you are not a member, join here.

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• Our latest Union-Management Communication Committee (UMCC) meeting occurred on 9/14/23 with our new Acting Consumer Services Division Director and Acting Consumer Services Enforcement Chief in attendance. Please stay tuned for the UMCC report and any action item updates.

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• Collective bargaining is scheduled for the Safety Policy on Tuesday, October 24th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a pre-meeting from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Please reach out to Chris if you would like to attend as an employee representative.​​

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• Collective bargaining occurred on the removal of outdoor seating on 8/3/23. We're working on adequate, portable replacements for what was and is being removed. The equipment will be stored in the 1st floor breakroom.​​​​​​​

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• Reminder: If you want a $1000, provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination, to include boosters, to HR. The last day to do so is 12/31/23. Contact Gerri or Kaylene to schedule a time to provide them with proof of up-to-date booster. The current CDC recommendation is as follows:

  • People ages 6 years and older who are unvaccinated or previously received only monovalent vaccine doses are recommended to receive 1 bivalent mRNA vaccine dose

  • People ages 65 years and older have the option to receive 1 additional bivalent mRNA vaccine dose

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• ​Our 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been uploaded to OFM's website here. If you are in a represented position and you want to print and staple a copy of our CBA, you may do so during work time on state-purchased paper with state-owned equipment.

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• Starting 7/1/23, thanks to our collective bargaining efforts, all positions are making 4% more per paycheck, and Financial Legal Examiners are making an additional 2.5-5% more per paycheck depending on job classification. See OFM's website for exact numbers on how much you're now making per paycheck.

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• On 6/29/23, our bargaining unit was recognized by WFSE for showing what union solidarity can do. Read the article on WFSE's website here. If you're interested in getting more involved in union activities, reach out to our Member Action Team (MAT).​​​​

 

• Collective bargaining occurred on the Infants at Work Policy on 6/8/23. Stay tuned for more info because discussions are ongoing.