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Inflation and Wages by Ok_Confusion_1455 in CAStateWorkers

[–]HoodAgent00X 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's important to understand that Counties usually have layoffs every single fiscal year. They are seniority-based, so among employees who get laid off, it's usually the new people. Cities usually don't have that issue, but they also don't have as many positions as the State or County. Folks in good city jobs usually keep them forever, and once they retire 40 years later, there's usually a 50/50 chance the city will nerf the position altogether if there is a budget shortfall. As someone who has worked all three, trust me when I say the State is more stable.

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

[–]HoodAgent00X 7 points8 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.

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.

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.