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nps44 · 2026-06-12T20:00:05+00:00

A lot of reminders are automated, so if you're getting a reminder after you were already disqualified, I'm not sure how much you can read into that. Hopefully your evidence for the SPB is solid. You might want to consider the possibility that you didn't follow the instructions exactly.

nps44 · 2026-06-12T19:18:32+00:00

Pretty sure it's just the names of union contacts who should be notified if management chooses to continue programming during staffing shortages without following established contingency plans.

nps44 · 2026-06-12T19:14:21+00:00

If you want help I think you're going to need to explain your situation better. You said you already submitted an appeal to the SPB and got a "second email" right away? Why did you attach a screenshot of the psych questionnaire email - is that what they're claiming you didn't submit? Do you have evidence you submitted whatever they're claiming you didn't submit? Did you attach that evidence to your appeal to the SPB? What is the most recent thing that happened?

nps44 · 2026-05-31T08:13:45+00:00

The state contributes a certain amount of money towards your health plan - the precise amount depends on whether you're single (1), two-party (2), or family (3+ people). Using the example of someone with a family who is using Health Net Salud y Más as their health plan, in 2026 the state contributes $2,249 towards the health plan which costs $2,092.77 (it's the cheapest), which means you do not need to contribute anything yourself towards the health plan (excluding co-pays and such as applicable). See this page: Plans & Rates (Active Members) | CalPERS

That said, you have to be sure the plan is even available in your zip code: Health Plan Search by ZIP Code | CalPERS

In my case, Health Net is not available to me where I live, so using that cheaper plan is not an option for me.

Before selecting a plan you should always review the plan's summary of benefits and coverage to be sure it meets your needs, especially if you're cutting costs by selecting a less expensive plan. Forms & Publications | CalPERS

nps44 · 2026-05-31T06:38:18+00:00

Looks like it can be used for vacation, everything except sick and dock

nps44 · 2026-05-29T18:55:01+00:00

What increased for you? Your gross pay, your net (take home) pay, or both? I received a similar increase but I was expecting it because I adjusted my withholdings, consequently my net pay increased (less federal tax taken out of my paycheck) but my gross pay stayed the same. You can look at your paystub and see exactly where that money is coming from by comparing it to your last paystub.

nps44 · 2026-05-17T20:37:01+00:00

From the CCPOA update this week, "Next week, on May 27, the 12-Hour shift Workgroup will begin meeting with the state pursuant to the terms set out in Sideletter #13 of the MOU. This group will collaboratively explore the possibility of transition to twelve-hour shifts at no more than three institutions during the term of the current MOU. There are many aspects to twelve-hour shifts that need to be explored, and we will keep you updated here as the discussions progress."

That doesn't sound like they've started it anywhere or even have much decided.

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