On March 24, 2020, Local 444 members united to express concern directly to EBMUD's Board of Directors about the District's response to the Covid-19 outbreak. The many members that attended in person and on the phone made a huge impact. …
Local 444 will be hosting an informal Question and Answer Video Conference Call Thursday, August 19, 2020 @ 5:30P. All members in good standing are invited to join and should have received an email in their District Inbox with an…
Due to the implementation of "shelter-in-place" orders by California government due to the outbreak of Covid-19, Local 444 has canceled all in person meetings until further notice. More information to come regarding future conference calls. Stay safe!
Today, we remember and honor Cesar Chavez for all of his valiant efforts for labor rights and social justice. His work helped to solidify our rights as union members and has afforded us many of the benefits we have today. …
The outbreak of Covid-19 and the state-wide mandate to shelter in place has opened the door for countless questions and concerns for all the members of Local 444 and their families. Know that your Union is doing everything within our…
Union Sisters and Brothers, Over the previous week the Unions have been demanding that the District stop non-essential work, identify critical staffing and allow to the extent operationally feasible for our people to shelter-in-place on paid admin leave, providing some…
On February 12th, 2020, Arbitrator, Joe Lindsay, released the opinion and decision regarding the grievance filed by AFSCME Local 444 contesting the denial of Water Distribution Plumber IIIs taking the ACMS civil service examination (#19-444-039). The decision states: "The District…
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There are a multitude of labor related measures on the upcoming ballot this year. AFSCME has done the research and they are endorsing the candidates that support our LABOR MOVEMENT. It is important that you get out and vote. March…
This year is a major year for the ballot box. It is extremely important that you register and cast your vote. With so many candidates and measures on the ballot, it can be a daunting task to research every detail. …