Local 444 remains opposed to the District implementation of the mandate for Covid 19 vaccinations and continues to meet and confer in regards to the effects. Please read through the responses from both the District and your union. The District…
FORUM #1: COVID VACCINE SCIENCE Do you have questions about the science of the vaccines? Get answers from an expert! Sept. 15, 2021 @ 5PM DR. DIPTI BAROT Dr. Barot has been part of Covid team providers who have been…
Local 444 Executive Board Elections 2021 Hello Brothers and Sisters, Nominations for the upcoming executive board elections will occur during our June 17, 2021, General Membership Meeting. Please see below for open positions. Scroll down or click here for June 17,…
The fifth edition of the book, "Hey, the Boss Just Called Me Into the Office!" authored by Steve Diamond, Kirsten Snow Spaulding, Lisa Vanderford-Anderson, David Rosenfeld, Caren Sencer, Jannah V. Manansala, and updated by David Rosenfeld and Jolene Kramer is…
Good News! Arbitrator Thompson upheld Local 444’s grievance that the District’s classification study of the Reclamation Operators was incorrect and that the District violated its Civil Service Rules by failing to have a different job description for the Reclamation Operators.…
Hello Brothers and Sisters, The preliminary process for negotiations for our next contract has begun. Ground rules have been set, and the first proposals have crossed the table. Our negotiations team continues to meet regularly in preparation for the challenges…
Voluntary testing continues. The District implemented a program with a focus on crew-related testing. The Union fought back against the initial mandate with punitive consequences for refusal and won. It is now your choice to test or not. There will…
Hello Brothers and Sisters, Many questions have come up in regards to equity adjustments for job classifications. Contract negotiations have started and this is the time to gather all the necessary information to make the formal request. The deadline for…
Brothers & Sisters, AFSCME local 444 has been engaged in a meet-and-confer process with management over changes in working conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, safe working conditions and State and County orders. This is a 'mini-bargaining' process that is…
Local 444 has elected the following individuals to represent our bargaining team for the upcoming contract negotiations: Eric Larsen, President, Wastewater Plant Operator II Joe Pangelinan, Chief Steward, Electrical Technician Brandon Batteate, Executive Board, Water Distribution Plumber IV Eddie Cheung,…