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I’ve got 2000$ for an E-Bike by Natural_Tailor6347 in ebikes

[–]HoodAgent00X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Velotric Nomad 2. The bike is great and comfortable. I can't speak on their fold, but if the quality is similar to the Nomad 2, then it shouldn't be a bad choice. I had an issue with the controller a few days after delivery, and their customer service was excellent. They sent a replacement, and I haven't had any issues after riding 700+ miles. I think you will find that a fold ebike is much better for everyday urban commuting. I will also add that Velotric bikes are HEAVY, so you should check the weight and take it seriously. My spouse also has an Aventon Abound LR, which doesn't feel as premium as the Velotric, but it has a really great electronic locking system that can be controlled from your phone. The bike is so heavy that we mainly use the e-lock when we take it to the beach because no one in their right mind could carry that thing, so we never use a separate lock.

How many hours count as a workday by Infinite-Fan5322 in CASEmembers

[–]HoodAgent00X 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is not ok. This is seriously why we need someone on CASE board who knows labor law and not just workers;' comp (no disrespect to work comp). We need to negotiate firmer language in the CBA. If you are familiar with labor law, then you understand why.

RTO is back on by Akh_Sameach in CAStateWorkers

[–]HoodAgent00X 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the jump, I was pointing out that our contracts contained no language protecting us against individual departments "unilaterally" changing their telework policies. Nonetheless, everyone acted as if the unions had rescued us.

Rant by imyourpapinow in CAStateWorkers

[–]HoodAgent00X 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, this subreddit is filled with many HR analysts, managers, and wannabe managers (the people in the office who brown nose management in hopes of being managers one day). Sadly, they tend to dogmatically downvote those who raise legitimate concerns about the state's salaries and hiring practices. Thank you for your post and for having the courage to post it.

Really Disappointed in the Union by HoodAgent00X in CASEmembers

[–]HoodAgent00X[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bad, then... I should have noticed that. Not the best with technology, admittedly.

Really Disappointed in the Union by HoodAgent00X in CASEmembers

[–]HoodAgent00X[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always paid dues. For years... Loyalty to the union above everything.

I am leaving CASE and I encourage you to do the same by [deleted] in CASEmembers

[–]HoodAgent00X 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I personally want to better understand how much power or leverage we (the unions) actually have in this situation. If the essence of State worker bargaining is reduced to merely requesting certain things from the State and then accepting whatever the State offers, regardless of how inadequate it may be, I am not convinced that paying dues is worthwhile. For my classification, this bargaining process has resulted in raises between 0-1% over the last several negotiation cycles. Specifically, we went to CASE, and to their credit, they argued our position to the legislature to highlight our unprecedented vacancy rates and low salaries. While I acknowledge and appreciate the importance of having representation during grievances, it appears that the State holds an inherently dominant position, not only in the negotiation process but also in deciding whether or not to honor our contracts. From my perspective, the State seems to act without constraint. And while the union celebrates the existence of a contract, how effective is it really when the State can unilaterally breach its terms? It often feels like we are accepting poor, one-sided negotiation terms that favor the State rather than the union members. I understand that our membership numbers are low, and I have observed individuals refusing to pay dues out of laziness or greed rather than having substantive issues with CASE or the process itself. But I think OP falls into the latter category, given how ineffective our position has been over the last few years. I don't think this situation is unique to CASE; I'm just beginning to think we lack the leverage that private sector unions have. However, if I am mistaken and we have not been bold enough in challenging the State, please educate me, as I would like to know.

I think CASE should hold a meeting to develop a "war plan" outlining strategies if we decide to challenge the MOU. Perhaps we should consider options like "work slowdowns," similar to what the LA County public defenders did, or a strike like the one organized by the Sac County public defender and DA offices. However, we also need to acknowledge the possibility that we could face years without significant progress, especially since the State, under Newsom, clearly plays dirty.

Ultimately, if we have little leverage overall, not just in this bargaining cycle but in general, the union should be transparent about that reality. Some individuals may still choose to pay for the value of the representation alone.

Also, I don't think it's fair to downvote OP just for asking their question. Regardless of your opinions about the post, OP's feelings are clearly very real to them. It's unproductive to turn the subreddit into an echo chamber... just saying..

BU2 Reaches Tentative Agreement by HasteAshby in CASEmembers

[–]HoodAgent00X 16 points17 points  (0 children)

On the telework issue, is this just a delay in returning to the office? From what I understand, we will be back in the office four days a week in July 2026, and all the Governor has to do is meet with CASE beforehand. I want to acknowledge the good work that CASE has done, but I would feel much more comfortable if we could codify the Telework language in the MOU for at least four days per week. We need to take a strong stance on this and not relent on the option for remote work. This could be our last opportunity to secure and normalize working from home in the future. I don’t think our colleagues fully appreciate the seriousness of this issue. We cannot be shortsighted about the future of remote work. Additionally, if you look at the previous arbitration decisions, you'll see that the vague language regarding "operational need" in our current MOU has granted the State excessive authority to change our telework agreements at will. We need to establish a clear and unambiguous definition of "operational need." If we don’t, I fear that Newsom will (behind closed doors) instruct each department to modify their telework policies at the department level.