Supervisors
February 3, 2012
CCPOA Weekly Update - February 3, 2012
January 27, 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...
January 6, 2012
CCPOA Weekly Update: January 6, 2011
November 23, 2011
Supervisory Update: November 23, 2011
Dear Member,
Attached you will find the SO6/MO6 statewide bid document regarding the procedure set to begin on November 28, 2011. You will note the document is in draft form, and we do hesitate to send out a draft instead of the final version. However due to the time frame of the bid and the fact that this document is already circulating we are sending it out in this form. We continue to seek a final version from the state. As soon as we receive the final version we will forward that as well.
One of the issues that we have requested to be included in the memo deals with members displaced from SYRCC and their ability to take part in this bid. The email clarification we received from Labor Relation states that those members will be allowed to participate, but ONLY those that bid to DAI, attended the transitional academy AND bid to an overage institution.
Have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday,
Kevin Raymond,
Supervisory Vice President CCPOA
October 28, 2011
Supervisory Update: October 28, 2011
October 7, 2011
Benefit Trust Fund Flyers - Supervisory and Retiree
Three flyers - one for Supervisory CCPOA Members (CCPOA Primary Dental) and two for Retiree CCPOA Members (Health Benefits Plans)
September 15, 2011
Why should you choose to stay with CCPOA?
The information included in this packet is designed to help you make an informed choice between staying with the CCPOA family and joining another organization. Included you will find testimonials from your peers that have decided to remain with the organization that has provided the benefits we all enjoy today, including an important missive from the former CCPOA Supervisory Vice President, Mark Valente...
September 2, 2011
Supervisory Update: September 2, 2011
August 26, 2011
Supervisory Update: August 26, 2011
The 35th annual CCPOA Training Conference is in the books. As usual it was an honor to meet the men and women on the front lines that represent our membership on a daily basis under the direst of conditions. Valuable insight is always gained in face-to-face meetings regarding differing opinions on our direction and where we need to improve. There is no doubt there is still work to be done. We are not where we need to be, and if we ever believe we have reached the target surely complacently will set in. It’s never over - but we can, and will, move forward...
July 29, 2011
Supervisory Update: July 29, 2011
July 19, 2011
Supervisory Member Alert: CCPOA BTF Dental Update
Supervisory Vice President
July 18, 2011
Supervisory Update: July 18, 2011
January 21, 2011
California Correctional Peace Officers’ Association 2011 SUPERVISORS Contract Survey
This survey is designed to get Supervisory Members’ input on matters that are of the most concern of those who work the toughest beat in the state. In offering their comments, members should bear in mind the difficult fiscal condition of the State budget. The information gathered through this survey will be used to formulate proposals to submit to the new administration.
The survey will conclude Sunday night, January 23rd, so please complete this survey TODAY so we can get to work on implementing the results.
November 4, 2010
Supervisory Update: November 4, 2010
The Governor’s election is finally over. Thank you to all of our members who sacrificed their personal time to assist in the campaign. The first step has been taken, now it’s time for the second. It’s not time to rest. One foot in front of the other – repeat as necessary.
On a side note, it is refreshing not to see the constant television ads that have flooded the airways over the last year...
October 21, 2010
Supervisory Update: October 21, 2010
Today at 3:30 p.m., Julie Chapman, DPA held a conference call with several bargaining units to clarify the Governor's Executive Order S-15-10. The main points remain consistent with the information we have already released for SO6 and MO6. Effective November 1, 2010, employee retirement contribution will increase from 8% to 11% minus $863 dollars. For current employees or those with prior state service returning to service, the retirement formula 3.0% @ 50 will remain the same. For "brand new employees to state service," the retirement formula will be the three-year highest average and the formula will revert to 2.5% @ 55. DPA is currently working with the state controller's office to establish new retirement codes.
Also effective November 1, furloughs end for SO6 & MO6. Employees will earn one PLP day per month which will be added at the beginning of the month to afford the employee the opportunity to use the PLP day the month it is actually earned. PLP days will have no cash value and must be used before termination of state service...
October 18, 2010
CCSO Drop Form
Two forms are included. One is a blank form that can be printed out and then filled in. The second form is an interactive .pdf form that can be filled in online and printed out for mailing.
CCPOA’s membership is made up exclusively of Correctional Peace Officers. We do not represent other classifications for a reason - our vision remains focused on the job at hand, enhancing the Correctional Peace Officer series.
A promotion doesn’t mean you need to leave the organization that has the tried and true record of enhancing the working conditions and benefits of all California Correctional Peace Officers. Join us as we continue to set the standard.
After completing this prepaid postage form, fold along the dashed lines, tape it shut and drop it in the mail. CCPOA will see that it is properly delivered for you.
October 15, 2010
Supervisory Update: October 15, 2010
On Thursday October 7, 2010 the Governor issued Executive Order S-15-10 concerning non-represented and exempt employees, except for those in bargaining units 5 and 8. The language appeared to be very straightforward from the beginning. However, we wanted to ensure that this order did indeed cover S06 and MO6 employees...
September 22, 2010
Supervisory Update: September 22, 2010 (Various Issues)
Dear Supervisory Member,
Over the past week numerous meetings have been held in various forums to discuss supervisory issues.
On Thursday September 16th Steve Weiss, CCPOA Chief of Labor, Michael Smalley, CCPOA Benefit Trust and myself attended a meeting with two DPA Labor Relations employees. We initiated this meeting to request giving our SO6 and MO6 members the option of remaining with the CCPOA Benefit Trust for dental. I know for me personally it would save $60 a month. It may not work for everyone, but we believe we should have the option, just as other units that operate their own trusts have...
September 22, 2010
Supervisory Update: September 22, 2010 (Governor’s Race)
Dear Supervisory Member,
If you need any evidence to demonstrate just how important the upcoming election is to our profession you need to look further than Meg Whitman’s quotes (below) over the last two days. I seriously doubt that this is a coincidence considering we just came out in support of Jerry Brown for Governor. If her quotes are in fact coincidence then I personally am glad we are not supporting her...
September 17, 2010
Supervisory Meeting Minutes: September 17, 2010
Minutes for the CCPOA Supervisory Meeting
September 17, 2010
Conducted by:
Kevin Raymond, CCPOA Supervisory Vice President
Date: September 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: CCPOA HQ - NCWF Conference Room
Keynote Speakers:
• Chuck Alexander, CCPOA State Executive Vice President
• Dave Sanders, CCPOA Chief Operations Officer
• Daryl Lee, CCPOA R&F CYA Vice President
• Steve Weiss, CCPOA Chief of Labor
• Dan Lindsay, CCPOA, Chief Counsel
• Jeff Nicolaysen, CCPOA, Chief Financial Officer
• Stephen Walker, CCPOA Director, Legislative Affairs
• Jevaughn Baker, CCPOA Press Secretary
• Heide Smith, Benefit Trust Fund, Communications Director
September 1, 2010
Supervisory Update: September 1, 2010
Dear Supervisory Member,
The date for the first CCPOA supervisor information forum is approaching quickly, at this time there is still space available for members that would like to attend. The meeting has been set for Friday September 17, 2010 at CCPOA headquarters in West Sacramento to begin at 9am. Please RSVP if you plan attending so we can have an accurate head count.
As the post and bid period for supervisor’s approaches we are having numerous issues statewide with managements interpretation of the Seniority Assignment Agreement for Sergeants and Lieutenants. The main issue focuses on the exempt positions, which can be controlled by management, however they still must be included in the count by the agreement. In a nutshell, management wants the positions but they wish to exempt them totally from the reconciliation process. If your institution is facing this problem please contact us...
August 11, 2010
Supervisory Update: August 11, 2010
Dear Supervisory Member,
The date for the first CCPOA supervisor information forum has been set for Friday September 17, 2010 at CCPOA headquarters in West Sacramento. This date was chosen to allow a time frame for members to request time off, agree to a swap etc. An RSVP is requested from those planning on attending to ensure we have enough room in the large conference room at CCPOA and do not need to move to another location.
This will hopefully be a kick-start to regional supervisor information forums around the state. Participation will dictate the frequency and location of these meetings as we move forward. You should be receiving an informational flyer, which may be placed on your institutional bulletin board. You must be a CCPOA supervisor member to attend the forum.
As more information becomes available on these and other issues I will continue to update you.
kevin.raymond@ccpoa.org
August 2, 2010
Supervisory Update: August 2, 2010
The month of July ended with numerous interesting events. Although, considering the nature of those events, interesting may not be the proper word.
Gov. Schwarzenegger tried to implement minimum wage for state employees and initially appeared to be successful, only to have the courts put the entire deal on hold once again. Which, of course, lead to the eventual re-implementation of furloughs for all but the six bargaining units that currently have tentative agreements pending.
Speaking of tentative agreements, the state expressed a desire to bring the largest badge unit (Unit Six) in with a deal of their own. As recently agreed to by the Board of Directors, CCPOA attempted to explore the possibility of doing just that...
May 18, 2010
Supervisory Update: May 18, 2010
As you are probably aware the Governors Office released the May Revise on Friday, May 14, 2010. It contained no real surprises, more bad news for state employees. In addition to the cuts in the January proposed budget release the May Revise contains a PLP day. This is nothing more than a furlough day with a PLP ribbon around it, and shouldn’t be confused with the PLP days we received in the early nineties. This PLP has no cash value and is in fact nothing more than a self-directed furlough as noted in the analysis from the Legislative Analyst’s Office below...
May 10, 2010
Update on Issues Concerning Supervisor Members
On the legal front we are still waiting for a decision regarding the furlough lawsuit by the court of appeals. The final rebuttals by all parties will be complete this week. Basically the judge can rule whenever he wishes. I feel compelled to point out the fact that our suit was filed in March 2009 and has subsequently in essence been fast tracked through the process after the Alameda court ruling in our favor. Although “fast” hardly seems appropriate when dealing with the legal system.
April 26, 2010
Update on Issues Concerning Supervisor Members
Dear Supervisory Member,
First off thank you for the e-mail responses to my last memorandum. Some were quite informative, and some were shall we say less than flattering. But that’s okay, when I woke up this morning this is still the United States of America and many fine individuals have given, and continue to give, their lives so that you can share your point of view. I don’t have to agree with you or you with me. But the issues are important. Sometimes you have to lance a wound to make it heal. I plan on opening a few of those wounds to do just that...
April 21, 2010
Supervisory Letter: “It’s Time”
Dear Supervisory Member,
It’s Time
It’s time to mend the fences. There seems to be a prevailing attitude throughout our institutions of us against them, and rightfully so. However, at one time it was easier to determine the us and the them of this statement. Not so long ago it was us (staff) - green and them (inmates) - blue. It seems we have digressed to CCPOA Vs. Arnold, CCPOA Vs. CCSO etc.
It’s time to bring all of our members together on the same page, be they R06, S06 or even M06. How many times have you heard “He/She has changed since he/she promoted?” Occasionally animosity grows from there. The truth of the matter is promoting does require a certain degree of change. The individual that promotes is now responsible for things that were someone else’s responsibility in the past...
April 2, 2010
Don’t Believe the Bull
CDCR says 12-hour shifts are a pay raise.
But that’s only because you’ll be working more hours.
Here’s how else 12-hour shifts hurt you:
