September 1, 2007
Chapter 3: “They said, He said, We said”
This latest MOU negotiations information update is based upon a series of correspondence between the Legislative leaders, Governor Schwarzenegger and CCPOA President Mike Jimenez.
As you will see, the Legislature expressed its concern about the direction of the contract negotiations between CCPOA and DPA. They also expressed reservations about the ability of the state to successfully implement the prison reform plan (AB 900) without the state having a better working relationship with its employees (CCPOA).
The governor responded, declaring "I have been following these negotiations closely and will continue to do so."
"Following?"
Does it sound a bit odd that our Governor, California's Chief Executive, is simply "following the negotiations?" Aren't leaders supposed to lead?
This curious quote is followed by a series of inaccurate statements and untruths designed to convince the Legislature that his office wants to bargain fairly with us. You can read the entire letter and decide for yourself.
The last letter included in this collection is the response memo from CCPOA President Mike Jimenez, addressed to the Legislative leaders, which identifies and highlights the inaccuracies and misinformation within the Governor's letter.
These letters are followed by four additional attached documents containing recent arbitration decisions where CCPOA was forced to file grievances against the state when the state failed to honor the terms of the most recent contract it entered into with CCPOA.
The state wants a new contract with us, but still refuses to follow the terms of the most recent agreement it made with us. Moreover, the state refuses to supply us with the details of all the take-aways they are seeking and instead have simply stated, "trust us."
Incidentally, there were no take-aways required of the highway patrol association during their contract negotiations, which lasted just twelve hours.
"Trust Us," they say.
Not likely.
Please see below for related attachments:
ltr_frm_Arnold.pdf
ltr_frm_Jimenez.pdf
ltr_Arb_transfers.pdf
ltr_frm_legislators.pdf
ltr_Arb_mileage.pdf
ltr_Arb_Ch_Pres_RTB.pdf
ltr_sups_an_CHP.pdf
ltr_Arb_bultin_brds.pdf
