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July 14, 2006 Issue
In an effort to "promote positive inmate behavior" CDCR has decided to begin a pilot program at CRC, MCSP, CTF, CIM, SOL, CMF, COR, SATF, CEN and LAC. This program calls for Friday visiting from "1200-2000 hours to accommodate both assigned inmates and their working families." Can you say Kumbaya everyone?
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March 31, 2006 Issue
CCPOA NEEDS YOUR HELP FOR POTENTIAL LAWSUIT AGAINST STATE. As you may be aware, the CDCR is implementing various changes to programs and staff working conditions - some of which may be in violation of our contract. For instance, the Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) was approved as a pilot project at one institution, but is now being expanded, without proper authority or notice, to other institutions. We urge you to report any CDCR changes to CCPOA immediately...
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March 28, 2006 Issue
CCPOA Hosts "Issues Forum." In an effort to spur some real corrections reform in California, CCPOA hosted an issues forum in Sacramento to address the areas of rehabilitation, treatment, mental health and other major corrections challenges. Nationally recognized experts shared their knowledge on these important issues with State Legislators, agency officials and others over a two-day period...
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March 7, 2006 Issue
Hickman Quits. In a move that was long overdue, Corrections Secretary Rod Hickman resigned from his post last week - leaving a trail of failure and disappointment in his wake. While the Administration tried to put a good spin on it - saying that Rod "served tirelessly" - you just can't hide the truth... which is that Hickman will be best remembered for his tireless self-promotion, failed leadership and uncanny ability to blame everyone else for his own and his management team's failures. (For more on the "Hickman Legacy," see latest President's Message at www.ccpoa.org)...
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February 24, 2006 Issue
CCPOA starts first round of campaign interviews. The CCPOA PAC Committee is interviewing state legislative candidates all this week (February 21 – 24) - the first round of what will ultimately be many weeks of interviews for offices ranging from State Assembly to the Governor's office. In addition to these personal interviews, CCPOA also carefully reviews candidates' past voting records and their responses to a written questionnaire asking their thoughts and opinions on key public safety and labor issues...
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February 14, 2006 Issue
Child molester report underscores failure of Hickman at helm. In response to a recent LA TV news report that state corrections officials are directing parole agents to "hide" high-risk sex offenders in local motels, often within a half-mile of schools, CCPOA says Corrections Secretary Rod Hickman is to blame, saying his failed leadership has left the department "rudderless and out of control..."
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January 26, 2006 Issue
Schwarzegger prison bond proposal. CCPOA President Mike Jimenez testified this week before the Assembly Public Safety Committee on the Governor's bond proposal, as it relates to prison construction and the housing of inmates. Jimenez pointed out that the governor used "reverse math" to determine the number of inmate beds needed - basing it on how much he wanted to spend rather than on what's actually needed to deal with future inmate population growth. The governor's bean-counters also used a six-year-old report to estimate the number of county jail beds needed...
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January 6, 2006 Issue
STATEWIDE INCIDENTS - Ironwood State Prison reported about 17 Hispanic inmates were involved in 3 simultaneous and separate physical altercations on the Facility D, main yard. A Code 3 alarm was announced and staff responded utilizing OC pepper spray, CS scat rounds, side-handled baton and 40 mm direct impact rounds to quell the incident. Six inmates sustained superficial stab/slashing wounds. One inmate sustained severe stab wounds to the abdomen and was transported to Palo Verde Hospital for treatment. Seventeen inmates were placed in ASU...
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December 2, 2005 Issue
A riot occurred at CSP-Solano, Nov. 17 involving approximately 150-200 Black and Hispanic inmates on Facility II yard. 37mm, CN projectiles, pepper spray and batons were utilized to control the incident. Two inmates were transported for medical treatment, one with multiple stab wounds. No staff injuries were reported...
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November 18, 2005 Issue
An Avenal State Prison inmate battered two correctional officers on Nov.4 at about 1040 hours. Force was used to quell the incident. The officers' injuries included abrasions, scratches, swollen areas around the eyes, and reddened areas around the mouth and neck. They were treated and released...
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November 10, 2005 Issue
ARNOLD'S PROPOSITIONS - As you all are aware, all of Arnold's ‘reform' propositions went down in a flaming ball of fire on November 8, 2005. We applaud all of our members that took the time to vote. With that said you just need to realize the fight is not over. November 8th just concludes round one. Make no mistake this battle is not a personal fight against Arnold himself. He could have chosen to work with us, as we were led to believe when we agreed to make contract concessions last year...
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October 15, 2005 Issue
The rumor of a pay increase in January is running rampant. The rumor has this pay raise to be anywhere from 3%, to as high as 7%. This is simply not the case, no matter what percentage you hear. The truth is we are not going to get a pay raise in January. Now with that being said, the pay raise grievance is still out there working its way through the system...
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September 30, 2005 Issue
The reasons to vote no on Proposition 75 should be quite obvious. Deemed ‘Pay Check Protection' in an effort to make it plausible, it is aimed at only public employee unions. Proposition 75 would take away our voice, still allow the Governor to raise money from big business, in an effort to further his agenda...
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September 2, 2005 Issue
WE'RE BACK!!! We apologize for the delay in putting out this edition of "The Green Wire", however we have been busy. To those of you that look forward to reading this newsletter we thank you for your patience.
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July 6, 2005 Issue
Just in case you haven't heard, CDC or DORC is again attempting to change the way we have to handle our 998"s. Just a chance for them to gain a little more control over our lives. Currently, according to our contract, side letter #4, we only have to fill out and turn in our 998's when we use specific leave credits. If the State gets their way, and we are fighting them on this, every person would be required to sign and turn in a 998 each and every month, regardless of whether "any" leave was used or not...
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June 3, 2005 Issue
REFORM, REHABILITATION AND PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC - These are the mantras and the catch phrases pouring out of the mouths of anyone in or near the capital with a microphone or camera in their face. Please do not take what will be said as, we are opposed to change or the humanization of corrections, to the contrary we have been the champion of progression since our establishment and it's already a given that safe guarding our loved ones and the public as a whole comes with getting up and walking into the secured perimeters...
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May 27, 2005 Issue
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. It is your right and responsibility. We didn't start this fight, so now the question is, do we want to stand and fight on our feet or live forever on our knees? Me? I don't mind getting a little bloody for a good cause, and the future of CCPOA and their members is the best cause going right now. One way or another, it will affect over thirty thousand households. Let's join together and fight for the good of all...
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May 13, 2005 Issue
YACA GETS THEIR @&& HANDED TO THEM OVER INFORMATION REQUESTS - At the end of last year CCPOA began sending information requests to every CDC and CYA institution concerning various issues. YACA, in their infinite wisdom and arrogance, made the decision that the local institutions, where the information is kept by the way, were not to respond to any of the requests; all information requests would have to be reviewed by YACA before any request could be honored...
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May 6, 2005
SPECIAL DUES ASSESSMENT CALLED FOR - At the April Board of Directors meeting the State Board of CCPOA voted unanimously to send a ballot to the membership for a vote on a special dues assessment. Over the previous few months you have heard rumors of this happening. Let's stick with the facts for a minute. The special assessment would be $33 a month for seventeen months, for a total of $561...
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April 8, 2005 Issue
One Warden has refused (with confirmation by CDC Labor Relations?) to allow The Green Wire to be distributed to the staff "because it has the PacoVilla logo and web address printed on it." What are these people so afraid of? Unfortunately we all know the answer to that question - the truth! So if you should experience a form of this censorship, please let us know and we will see to it that you get more copies of this Newsletter with even bigger PacoVilla logos on it...
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March 4, 2005 Issue
RUMOR CONTROL - First and foremost let's get your attention. The July 2005 pay raise. There are rumors running rampant regarding the pay raise for this July. At this point you should count on the 5% that the contract amendment allows for. Could it be higher-yes it could be. But you must remember the calculations for the law enforcement methodology are done annually between the CHP and DPA. When they are finished we will advise you of the results...
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