CCPOA Weekly Update - May 11, 2012

CDC Update — By Chuck Helton, CDC VP

In case you missed it, the Sacramento Bee reported this week that “state workers’ compensation is back on the budget chopping block.” Administration officials who spoke anonymously anticipated that the May Budget Revise would contain cuts to payroll costs ranging from 5-10% — depending on the article you read. The rationale — and this part is true — is that the state’s budget deficit has grown since the initial budget was proposed in January, and additional cuts have to be made somewhere. It’s that second part where we have problems —since we’ve already taken a reduction, and know that there are other places they should be looking to make cuts that don’t involve our members. Any reductions MUST be shared across the board — that’s our message and we’re delivering it loudly and clearly as our discussions with the state continue. And I’m sure they’ll heat up even more after the May Revise is released next week, so stay tuned. In the meantime, you can read the Sacramento Bee articles online at www.sacbee.com...

CCPOA Weekly Update - May 4, 2012

DJJ Update — By Daryl Lee, DJJ VP

Some of you may have heard rumors about the possible closure of another living unit. I am scheduling a meeting with management to determine the accuracy of this information and will report back.

This week weʼre also participating in DJJ use-of-force negotiations, and are preparing for both the upcoming Evidence Based Criminal Justice Training featuring Dr. Ed Latessa from the University of Cincinnati, and the governorʼs May Budget Revise, which will give us a clearer picture of CDCRʼs funding...

CCPOA Weekly Update: April 27, 2012

Supervisory Update — By Kevin Raymond, Supervisory VP

We are trying to secure the date of May 8 for the statewide SO6 DJJ use-of-force table, and will confirm this date as soon as it’s set.

In addition, we are trying to set dates for discussions with the state on a variety of other supervisory issues, including, but not limited to, seniority assignment re-bids and redirects.

We also recently received the SO6 statewide seniority scores by county. Each of you should also have received your personal seniority scores in the mail, along with a form allowing you to challenge your score if you believe it to be incorrect. We strongly encourage any member that believes his or her score is wrong to appeal it immediately...

CCPOA Weekly Update - April 20, 2012

CDC Update — By Chuck Helton, CDC VP / Brenda Gibbons, Salinas Valley State Prison Chapter President

CCPOA Weekly Update - April 13, 2012

CCPOA Weekly Update - April 6, 2012

"Just as we continue to need prisons for violent and serious adult felons, California needs a Division of Juvenile Justice — smaller, to be sure, and more enlightened and more effective — to house, supervise and treat a reduced population of violent young offenders. There are only two other alternatives, and neither is acceptable: The state must not send its dangerous and damaged minors to probation departments that are not yet equipped to handle the most difficult cases; nor should it abandon them, along with any chance for their rehabilitation, to the adult penal system."

LA Times, 3-27-12

CCPOA Weekly Update - March 30, 2012

Supervisory Update — By Kevin Raymond, Supervisory VP

Late last week the AB 109 CCPOA bargaining team reached an agreement with the state regarding post and bid. This agreement covers key aspects of post and bid as it relates to the ongoing realignment. In fact, some of the same issues pertinent to supervisors under the Seniority Assignment (SA) Agreement are being faced by the rank-and-file. Therefore, CCPOA has requested a meeting with DPA and CDCR Labor Relations to discuss a similar agreement on the key aspects that our SO6 members are facing. That meeting has been scheduled for April 2, 2012...

March 23, 2012

CCPOA Weekly Update - March 16, 2012

DJJ Update — By Daryl Lee, DJJ VP

We had very productive talks with DJJ Chief Deputy Secretary Mike Minor, DJJ Chief Business Manager Greg OʼBrian and Superintendent of Pine Grove Conservation Camp Mike Roots this week. Hereʼs a rundown:

Pine Grove Labor Issues — While most issues were moot, we did tackle the difference in voluntary OT procedures between adult camps and DJJ camps. The former is based on rotation and the latter on seniority. Based on these meetings, weʼre in agreement that the best course of action is to poll the Pine Grove staff and allow them to choose the procedure they prefer...

CCPOA Weekly Update - March 9, 2012

Supervisory Update — By Kevin Raymond, Supervisory VP

The Executive Council has spent the entire week in PAC meetings preparing for the upcoming Primary Election — most specifically, conducting candidate interviews. However, I also dealt with an issue at CCWF where a Lt. was being told that heʼd have to transfer to VSPW. And we received the following response from CDCR labor relations regarding the issues discussed at our follow up meeting:

Concept of Super Seniority into the SA Policy.;

CDCR does not object to the concept of Super Seniority for Supervisors. Further discussion on the implementation process is needed...

CCPOA Weekly Update - March 2, 2012

CCPOA Weekly Update - February 24, 2012

Important reminder to the membership regarding Personal Development Days (PDD):

All Rank and File members are reminded that effective January 1, 2012 you received four Personal Development Days (PDD), two for 2011 and two for 2012,  in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). These days must  be utilized during the calendar as they have no cash value. If they are not used  by December 31, 2012 these days will be deleted from your books. Moving forward you will receive two days each calendar year, in January. As for our  Supervisory members the PDD days are in accordance with the Governors Executive order S-15-10. These two days are granted by fiscal year and must be utilized by July 1, 2012 or they also will be deleted from your books...

CCPOA Weekly Update - February 17, 2012

CCPOA Weekly Update - February 10, 2012

CCPOA WEEKLY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 10, 2012

DJJ Update — By Daryl Lee, DJJ VP

All of our hard work — and Iʼm of course including all of you in this — is finally starting to pay off. First, weʼve successfully saved one of those three DJJ board coordinating parole agent positions from layoff by finding them to a position in DAPO. Second, weʼve heard a number of legislators share our concern about the proposed DJJ closure during our ongoing meetings at the Capitol. Policymakers appear to be looking for an alternative, and fortunately, thatʼs exactly what weʼre preparing to give them. Next weekʼs Juvenile Justice Summit will be the next big step in this process, bringing stakeholders together to hopefully unite behind a comprehensive plan for safe, effective and cost-effective juvenile justice reform — an approach that recognizes the unique roles of both DJJ and county facilities. The summit will take place on February 15 and 16 in Sacramento — weʼll be sure to provide you with an update of this important event...

CCPOA Weekly Update - February 3, 2012

CCPOA WEEKLY UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2012

While just over 200 layoff notices are scheduled to go out this week, we were able to successfully negotiate a final transfer opportunity for these members — above and beyond the original agreement — to place them in permanent intermittent positions, if they so choose. If you receive this layoff notice, there will also be a Transfer Option Sheet enclosed — we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this Transfer Option and accept one of these positions. There are more than enough of these open positions to accommodate you, so every single one of you should complete and return this Option Sheet immediately...

CCPOA Weekly Update: January 20, 2012

CCPOA Weekly Update: January 13, 2012

Supervisory Update — By Kevin Raymond, Supervisory VP

On Monday evening we received more details regarding the impacts of AB 109— specifically, a list of the supervisory members whoʼve been mailed Option Worksheets by the state (a total of approximately 110 S06/M06 statewide). These worksheets must be returned by today January 13, 2012. In addition, we were scheduled to meet with the State on Thursday, January 12 to discuss supervisory seniority, as well as a myriad of other important issues. The state cancelled at the last minute, stating their decision makers were not available as the reason for cancellation. We are attempting to secure another date for this meeting. So hang in there, and stay tuned...

CCPOA Weekly Update: January 6, 2011