AFSCME LOCAL 829

UNION NEWS
WINTER 2014
Dear AFSCME Members,

AFSCME Local 829 had an eventful year with many agencies bargaining for the first time after numerous
contract extensions during lean times. While the Harris vs. Quinn Supreme Court decision dealt a blow to
home-care health providers, public employees were spared this go-round. There are predictions that
another legal challenge will surface in 2015 in the Supreme Court which will be aimed squarely at public
sector unions in order to undermine their financial stability. In the face of this we are determined to fight
for our members rights, maintain vigorous political action in support of working families and work with our
community allies for economic and social justice.
We look for our retirees to organize in 2015 to form a San Mateo county sub chapter of AFSCME Retiree
Chapter to continue their progressive work with our union!

2014 was a very busy and 2015 looks to be just as challenging. Working together we can make Local 829 a
leader in the movement for workers rights. I hope all of you have a very Happy Holiday and a Great New
Year. Looking forward to working with you to make our work life a better one for all of us.
Becky Nassarre,
President
AFSCME Local 829

Meeting Notice
Our next General Membership
Meeting is January 8th at 5:30pm
(Full Calendar on Page 2)

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- Roll Call of Ocers

- Approval of Minutes
- Treasurers Report
- Correspondence
- Old & New Business
- 2014 Budget
- Ocer & BA Reports
- Good of the Union

Contact Your Elected Officers

President: Becky Nassarre&
Treasurer: Je Templin
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Vice President: Ryan Shannon Secretary: Felipe Donaire
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Hope to see you there!!!

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LOCAL 829 - UNION NEWS

WINTER 2014

WORK IN MULTIPLE AGENCIES?

Attention Local 829 members who work in multiple agencies:
The policy on payment of dues has changed based on a membership vote
at the December meeting. Eective 12/4/14 members will pay dues at each
agency represented by Local 829 where they work. Therefore requests to
waive dues will no longer be accommodated. Since members enjoy the
benefit of the union negotiating on their behalf in each agency, dues come
with the representation.

2015 Calendar
January 8th (Due to Holiday)
General Membership Meeting
February 5th
Executive Board Meeting
(All Members Welcome!)
March 5th

CHAPTER REPORTS
San Mateo County
Successfully negotiated a four year agreement with increases of 4%, 3%, 3%
and 2-3% based on the Consumer Price Index the final year. Negotiated an
additional 0.5% and longevity pay in exchange for retirement benefit changes
to conform with the Public Employee Pension Reform Act. There have been
many accomplishments this year and some include:

General Membership Meeting

April 2nd
Executive Board Meeting
(All Members Welcome!)
May 7th
General Membership Meeting
June 4th

Health System - Members in Environmental Health, the Pharmacy,

Radiology, Respiratory Services and Therapy Services received equity
adjustments (10% + in Radiology and Respiratory) to adjust to market salary
rates on top of the general salary increases. Clinical Lab Scientists received a
7% equity adjustment in February, and County commits to a salary survey midcontract to address retention problems.
Human Services - Child Protection Services saw good progress with the
Labor/Management Committee addressing health and safety concerns, the
need for additional support staff, and ways to address the Social Worker
recruitment and retention problem. After determined union efforts, we
secured a commitment from the new Human Services Agency Director to
address flaws in the ESS new redesign system.
Public Safety Dispatchers - Stewards have worked hard representing
worker concerns with Management to better their work environment both
physically and culturally. New Assistant Director is working closely with the
union to continue to improve working conditions, including time off between
shifts, shift hours, and a Critical Incident Stress policy.

Executive Board Meeting

(All Members Welcome!)
July 2nd
General Membership Meeting
August 6th
Executive Board Meeting
(All Members Welcome!)
September 3rd
General Membership Meeting
October 1st
Special General Meeting
Election Nominations
November 5th
General Membership Meeting
December 3rd
Executive Board Meeting
(All Members Welcome!)

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LOCAL 829 - UNION NEWS - WINTER 2014

CHAPTER REPORTS CONTINUED
City of Belmont
Contract negotiations will begin in
spring of 2015;contract negotiations
surveys will go out in January so check
your mail.
City of Burlingame
Locals 829 & 2190 Both bargaining
units completed their contract
negotiations surveys, and the chapter
officers are compiling the data and
reviewing City financial reports.
There is a great deal of work to be
done prior to meeting with the City in
spring of next year.
Burlingame Long Term Care
Negotiations continue and we expect
to have a tentative agreement for
members to review in January. Our
Stewards are working very hard and
providing a lot of input to improve the
MOU.
Cordilleras Mental Health Center
Communication issues between
Management, Human Resources and
our members continue. With
persistence and enforcing our MOU
we will work together to get this
straight. AFSCME continues to
work with the San Mateo County
Board of Supervisors to ensure
ongoing cost of living increases will be
part of the countys contract with the
facility. Its important to our
members that we keep up the fight for
a living wage.
City of Daly City
Contract language is being finalized
and the new MOU will be printed and
distributed after the holidays.

City of Foster City

New MOUs have been distributed
and it is also available on line. There
has been a great deal of change in
Management over the last 6 months.
Hopefully with the New Year and new
staff, morale can improve.
San Mateo County Housing
Authority
Negotiated three year agreement
through October 2017 with 1.5%, 2.5%
and 3% general salary increases each
year with additional health care
premium pickup in the second year.
Increased On Call and Bi-lingual pay
rates and resolved numerous
workplace issues.
Menlo Park Fire Protection
Tentative Agreement reached on a
positive new 3 year agreement with the
District, which goes before the Fire
Board Tuesday 12/16.
City of San Carlos
New MOUs have been distributed
and it is also available on line. There
have been a few titles changed to
salary in order to provide more
flexibility with the work they do for
the City. For the additional time
that is worked over 40 hours they will
be given annual administrative time.
City of South San Francisco
Holding our ground in negotiations,
our Members need a wage increase.
Show support for the hard working
members of this chapter by attending
the January 14th City Council
Meeting. Your attendance will show
the Council we are serious and will
not tolerate pay cuts!

Sequoia Union High School

Negotiated 2% retroactive to 7/1/14
general salary increase, plus a 2% lump
sum bonus in a two year agreement.
Salary re-opener plus an additional
contract article in 2015. Looking at
merging the Office, Technical and
Paraprofessional bargaining unit with
Maintenance and Operations to form
one classified non-supervisory unit.
San Mateo Community College
District
Labor Management Committee
efforts continue successfully.
Officers and Stewards are working
together to improve morale and they
are making positive changes. There is
now an Employee of the Month
program featuring a $50 gift card.
Attendance incentives involving paid
time off have been negotiated (1/2 day
for 3 months perfect attendance, 1 day
for six months-both around the
Christmas holiday).
Sequoia Hospital
New hospital is complete but this year
brought numerous challenges. We
were able to negotiate a reduction in
call offs on nursing units along with 12
hour shifts. Transporters were also able
to get back on 8 hour shifts. Contract
expires in March 2015; bargaining
team is already tabulating bargaining
surveys in preparation.

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Proposed Local 829 Budget, Fiscal Year 2/01/15 - 1/31/16

For discussion/vote at Thursday, January 08, 2015
Local Membership Meeting
Revenues

Monthly

Full time members

2504

at $43.10

Part time members

113

at $31.20

45

at $20.96

Full time agency fee*

470

at $27.13

Part time agency fee*

115

at $19.64

-0-

at $13.19

at $43.10

On call members

On call agency fee*

Cash dues

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

x12 months =

$107,922.40

$1,295,068.80

$3,525.60

$42,201.20

$943.20

$11,318.40

$12,751.10

$153,013.20

$2,258.60

$27,103.20

-0-

-0-

$215.50

$2,586.00

Interest income

$550.00

TOTAL REVENUES $1,531,946.80

Expenses

a. Per Capita Expenses______________________________________

Full time members

AFSCME
Intl
2504
12.65

AFSCME
C 57
24.90

AFSCME
Impact
1.00

C57
Org.
0.15

Labor
Councils
0.70

Ind Mo
Total
39.40

x12 months =
1,183,891.20

Part time members

On call members

113
45

9.45
6.35

15.50
11.35

1.00
1.00

0.15
0.15

0.70
0.70

26.80
19.55

36,340.80
10,557.00

Full time agency fee*

470

3.76

22.56

-0-

-0-

-0-

26.32

148,444.80

Part time agency fee*

115

2.81

14.38

-0-

-0-

-0-

17.19

23,722.20

On call agency fee*

1.89

10.82

-0-

-0-

-0-

12.71

-0-

Staff cash dues

12.45

24.40

1.00

0.15

0.65

38.65

2,319.00

3.00

3.00

3,240.00

90 members BCTC

90

Sub-Total Per Capita Expense $1,405,275.00

b. Local Expenses_________________________________
Legal/Arbitration
Member Health/Welfare
Officer Allowances
Negotiations Support
Political Action
Miscellaneous/Contingencies
Lost Time
Charitable Donations

30,000.00
5,000.00
9,840.00
15,000.00
10,000.00
1,931.80
10,000.00
6,000.00

Books/Subscriptions
Meeting Expense
Conference/Convention
Organizing
Training/Education
Printing/Postage
Union Administration

1,400.00
8,000.00
10,000.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
14,000.00

Sub-Total Local Expense $126,671.80

TOTAL EXPENSES

$1,531,946.80

Notes: (statement characterizing this projected budget and local finances generally)
Dues rates and agency fees Local 829 's full time dues rate for 2014-2015 reflects a $.65 per month increase over the 2014-15
This increase is to cover projected per capita increases charged to the local plus .05 to build the locals own treasury. Dues rates for part time and
sub part time/ on call have been adjusted accordingly. The agency fee rate 2015-16 have yet to be calculated so this budget reflects the current
percentage 62.95.

Necessary expenditures The Per Capita Expenses above reflect the increases of $.020 to the International, $0.40 to the Council and $.05
to the Labor Councils. The proposed budget has only been balanced by corresponding reductions in various categories of Local spending and are
reflected above in category b Local Expenses. And as indicated above, this is a balanced budget

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