DSD LMC Update

The DSD LMC met on 8/21/12 after a long break due to MEA Representative Marin Mejia’s maternity leave. The following issues were discussed:

1. PRS Counter Services Restructuring:

MEA has contacted all the PRS’s via email to ask for feedback regarding Management’s proposal to restructure the PRS counter services once again. A meeting has been scheduled for 9/21/12 at 1:00 pm in the 4^th floor training room. All PRS’s are encouraged to attend. At this meeting, three or four individuals will be selected to represent the group in the meet and confer process with management and Labor Relations. Release time has been approved for all PRS’s to attend this meeting. Questions, comments and concerns should be brought to this meeting or individuals may contact MEA Representative Marin Mejia at 619.264.6632, extension 101 or mmejia@sdmea.org

2. Hiring Freeze:

The Department has been advised that interview processes may go forward but no offers can be made until hiring freeze is lifted. At this time, there is no estimated date for lifting the freeze.