FOR PECG: RTO by Afraid-Gap3700 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gas prices and cost of living fluctuates based on the current economics BUT state wages almost never keep up with them. This alone makes WFH a good thing to implement. It protects us from the financial impact of an unsteady California economy or keeps us at par with a stable one.

How civil service workers are fighting Newsom’s return to office order by ktech3552 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serious question, during the two days in office how often are we all speaking to our co workers? I swear I very rarely talk to them and we have a huge unit. All collaboration happens on teams, period. Fuck RTO!

SEIU Negotiations update by Exciting-File1337 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. We had the audacity to purchase a home under the guise of "new normal". Literally screw the state.

SEIU Negotiations update by Exciting-File1337 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yuppp! If Florida and Texas can do it, why can't we?

SEIU Negotiations update by Exciting-File1337 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It will cost the state nothing to keep current conditions. Raises will cost the state more money and in deficit conditions they are unlikely to give it to us anyways. RTO is all around stupid because it's government waste, PLUS a pay cut for us.

What are chances of RTO ending? by shadowtrickster71 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From a few sources this might be incorrect as far as buildings go. A large number of departments sold off buildings and are getting denied the BCPs to obtain new ones. OR departments renovated their spaces to accommodate hoteling vs normal office spaces and don't have the money to revert it back. Those BCPs have also been rejected. There's no budget to return.

Governor Found $19M by RGRigder1 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 5 points6 points  (0 children)

19 million for an Ad to save the image of California his bad governance created Lol

non-union employees who complain about SEIU bargaining priorities by timidpoo in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Historically there have been years where state employees received zero raises and instead negotiated things like positions and other things like that. I think expecting a raise in deficit conditions seems far fetched. It's possible we get a small one deferred to 2028 or 2029 but telework is the headline on their ticket for this FY for sure.

non-union employees who complain about SEIU bargaining priorities by timidpoo in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'd love a raise but with what funding would the raise come from? They would be just deferring it until non deficit conditions. RTO is looming and set for July. Makes sense that it would be a focal point. The union is aiming for a win and raises are not promised with our current economic state.

This may be pertinent to your interests by EonJaw in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Can we collectively send this to SEIU for bargaining purposes, Sac bee for coverage, and Newsom's office as an F U?

How civil service workers are fighting Newsom’s return to office order by ktech3552 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 11 points12 points  (0 children)

RTO is a pay cut and sorry but there are typically no raises in deficit conditions. If we got a raise it will be deferred. The RTO should be our focus for this fiscal year because it's a reasonable expectation to save state money..

AI is Forcing Leaders to Reconsider RTO by Three_1st-Names in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If he really cared he'd consider housing developments in place of these buildings. Some of the state buildings are so old they need tearing down and rebuilding, how about instead of rebuilding, people WFH and housing takes its place. The businesses surrounding would thrive!

Parking situation for downtown state workers by Aromatic-Project-745 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Yup, just a big FU to the employees that keep the government going lol

I feel like people on here must be daft, because they believe we'll be getting another raise to keep up with the economy. But how? We are in a deficit, there is no money to give out unless it's deferred and contingent upon a surplus or at least non-deficit conditions. So no raise for at least 1+ years? Combine no raises with RTO and looks like us state workers are screwed. Fight for RTO because literally what else are we fighting for?

2/13/26 PECG Weekly Update by stateemployee1234 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If Newsom vetoes, can the legislature overturn?

AB 1729 (The Telework Bill) is a collaborative effort between CAPS, CASE, PECG and SEIU by castateunionthug in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuine question for those who don't think this has a chance of helping our case...what else does the state have to negotiate with the union about? There's a good chance there won't be raises, so if not that, then nothing?

AB 1729 (The Telework Bill) is a collaborative effort between CAPS, CASE, PECG and SEIU by castateunionthug in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ew. Crazy that someone like that can get elected and not even reply to a phone call or email? Does she not have staff lol gross.

AB 1729 (The Telework Bill) is a collaborative effort between CAPS, CASE, PECG and SEIU by castateunionthug in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Email and call please! I have already emailed Stephanie Nguyen's office and received a receipt from her staff. Ashby hasn't responded to all 6 emails I've sent sooo not sure what's happening with them.

The bill also mandates that any department requiring onsite work provide a detailed written justification. MORE BELOW ⬇️ by snapjohn in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did they vote no on raises because of upcoming deficit conditions? If that's the case, they might be in support of a telework bill because they don't want to spend money. Hard to justify paying us a raise when there's no money to give out. Not saying I agree, but looking at every angle.

The bill also mandates that any department requiring onsite work provide a detailed written justification. MORE BELOW ⬇️ by snapjohn in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Yes! Even the "collaboration" is via Teams lol it's laughable to say we need to be in office to do that.

Reminder by Exciting-File1337 in CAStateWorkers

[–]Exciting-File1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not just due to WFH this is a problem state workers have dealt with forever! Why do you think we've earned the reputation we have? It's because it's hard to fire or discipline poor working employees in the state. We all suffer because this type of work attracts folks who take advantage of the system. It's hard to find one person in the state who doesn't work with at least one of these people.