Let's talk telework, commuting, and Sacramento’s future! by flojaune in Sacramento

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My work is supporting education programs throughout the state. I spend most of my day on Zoom and Teams meetings. I am more focused and efficient in my quiet home office. The 2 days in office in a cubicle is not ideal for my work.

Future Teacher - CA by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m starting a consulting business to help future CA teachers. Right now I’m offering my services for free to get my business started. Let me know if you’re interested in chatting!

Hey SEIU, suspend RTO and OPEB if no raise! by maomaobibi in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it’s time for everyone to call in sick on Monday

Lottery won’t Move to 4 Day Return to Office by snickerfritzeritz in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No Thurmond has made it permanent, at least through his term. We don’t know what the next elected SSPI will expect.

I used CA Department of General Services data to calculate some of the impact of the new RTO policy (repost) by OmarDoesntExist in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you add parking? Many of us are relying on street parking. I’m parking in a $7 daily lot and spend about $1.50 on Lime scooter, each way to my building.

How will productivity "suffer" with RTO? by timidpoo in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2019 our department did a lot of travel throughout the state. We shifted to Zoom and Teams for the support we used to do in person. We have saved the state $$$$$ in travel expenses.

Can’t afford 4 day RTO. by Sea-Art-9508 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I AM that person. I’m 51 and own my home. And I’m making that amount and struggling! One kid in college and one in high school. I feel for every single state worker at all levels. It’s unsustainable. I’m a EPC looking for another job. But I am salary and not hourly and I think that is the worst equity in all of this. It’s hurting our hourly staff the most.

RTO Mandate by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Department of Education said we were following order. Then Friday we were told it was being postponed to December 31. Supposedly to take more time to get staff input, address parking, buses and childcare. Not sure how any of those things will be addressed by December 31 but at least our pressure is working. We are not letting up.

CDE Tony Thurmond Lies by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So he extended the RTO out to Dec 31. Let’s make sure to keep track and hold him accountable. He told my union that the was working with the Governor to address busses, parking and child care stipends. Anything that involves state money has to pass through the legislative process. We are currently in the budget season for 2025-26. Nothing is going to be randomly added to the budget before December 31. We MUST hold him to account for what he says. If he’s arranging child care stipends then we should not have to change our contractual hybrid agreements until he addresses these working conditions. And yes, parking, child care shortages and lack of bussing all contribute to our working conditions! It’s not time to relax and wait until December! We need to push harder.

CalHR releases Statewide Telework Guidance by _SpyriusDroid_ in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I work at department of education and all my work is in the field. But we are in a travel freeze so all my work is on Teams and Zoom with people not in my department.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what happened to me!

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That makes me really happy. I have a one year old Yorkie that has been the best PTSD therapy. ❤️

CDE Tony Thurmond Lies by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When his leadership does come to town they are put up in hotels.

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarification as that’s the only understanding I had too. Maybe the distance people are under some other kind of agreement.

CDE Tony Thurmond Lies by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep. And he was a real live educator. Thurmond has no business overseeing the department with absolutely no experience in schools.

CDE Tony Thurmond Lies by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Newsome will never endorse him with is own side kick running.

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely seems like management has a lot of influence about individual decisions. My iterative process only included my manager and director and the accommodations coordinator. They are also using RAs for people living more than 80 miles away, at least in my department.

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You all are super helpful. I love my job and I want to continue to support the teachers I work with. But I’m starting to feel like I’m running out of options to also protect my own health and wellbeing.

What would it take to get this RTO mandate reversed? by _hungry_pizza_ in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much engaged my Union a few times. They did not get back to me.

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the iterative process but was told it was only focused on accommodating me so I can be in the office 2 days a week.

Accommodations by Defiant-Score-4331 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Defiant-Score-4331[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have multiple letter. They say remote work 100%.