June 9, 2011
Update on the Issues: June 9, 2011
MOU
The final edits and corrections on the newly ratified MOU are taking place this week, and hopefully the MOU will be in the hands of the printer shortly. One quick note - there is some confusion regarding the Personal Development Days (PDD). Four PDDs will be posted on January 1, 2012 (no PDDs in 2011). PDDs must be used in the calendar year issued (use it, or lose it), therefore, PDD leave will be used prior to all other leave credits.
1% REDUCTIONS
CCPOA has received an Official Notice to negotiate the impact to BU6, of the 1% statewide staff reduction. We are set to meet with management on Monday, June 12 regarding the rank and file issues and on Tuesday, June 13, on the impact to the Supervisory ranks. Among the issues to be discussed is the fact that this reduction should eliminate the previously negotiated 3%-5% Re-directions now in place at the institutions.
HEADQUARTERS LAYOFF
CCPOA has received Official Notice to negotiate the reduction of positions at CDCR Headquarters. Approximately 1300 SROA notices have been sent to possibly impacted employees. As a general rule three time as many notices are sent than the number of reduced positions. We understand a large number of the positions to be eliminated are currently vacant, which will lessen the impact considerably. We are in the process of setting dates to begin negotiations.
POFF
We have had initial meetings with management regarding the options available to BU6 staff regarding the individual POFF account monies. The immediate response was that the members cannot access the account until separation from state service. However, the state is looking at the options should the current POFF administration be completely abolished. All possible options will be explored prior to a final decision. Basically we are still researching options which will best benefit the members. We will keep you updated.
BCOA
The Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA) scheduled for June 27, 2011, has been postponed indefinitely.
