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LMC Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2019

ATTENDANCE: Mike Hansen, Michael Prinz, Emerald Muz, Elyse Lowe, Jeff Robles, Afsaneh Ahmadi, Ryan Hay, Greg Hopkins, Leslie Sennett, Jonnabelle Dominguez, Franklin Coopersmith, Nick Wright, Cathleen Higgins MEETING TIME: 10:00 am LMC MINUTES: There were no minutes from the last meeting read. 101 ASH: Currently everything involving the 101 Ash project is on time and on budget. Currently looking at […]

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City Employee Satisfaction Survey Reminder

Earlier this week, you should have received a communication from the City inviting your participation in the City’s Employee Satisfaction Survey. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, April 2, 2019. We strongly encourage you to participate in the survey. This is an opportunity to give direct voice to City employees and to be heard. Don’t miss this chance to tell […]

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MEA is Now Accepting Applications for New Stewards

MEA is looking for hard working people who care about their fellow workers, are committed to standing up against injustices in the workplace and who are dedicated to keeping MEA strong and united. To be a MEA Steward you must be impartial, fair, objective and professional. Additional requirements include the ability to quickly grasp facts and to use this information […]

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MEA Member Site Visit for City Attorney Employees

Wednesday, February 20th 12:00p to 1:00p 15th Floor Conference Room CCP MEA members in the City Attorney Department are invited to attend a Q & A discussion with MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet. Mike will provide information and updates on a variety of topics and respond to questions on any issue the group wishes to discuss. Lunch will be provided […]

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Congratulations to MEA Attorney Ann Smith

Congratulations to MEA Attorney Ann Smith for being honored by the news website Voice of San Diego as one of 2018’s “Voices of the Year” in San Diego.  Ann was recognized for her victory in the California Supreme Court earlier this year on MEA’s litigation challenging the City’s 2012 Proposition B ballot initiative.  Congratulations to Ann for her well-deserved recognition! Click here to read […]

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2018 MEA Officer Election Results

Congratulations to MEA’s newly elected 2018-2020 Officers: President: Greg Woods First Vice President: Steve Ramirez Second Vice President: Francine Howell Treasurer: Sam Cerrato Secretary: Joseph Miesner The Officers were sworn in at MEA’s December Board meeting with City Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry delivering the oath of office.  The Officers will serve a two-year term.  Thank you to all […]

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MEA Budget Presentation at City Council

Last week, MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet made a presentation to the City Council regarding the City’s 5-year budget outlook.  The video of the 15-minute presentation can be viewed by clicking on this link, playing the video on the upper left hand side of the screen and skipping ahead in the video to minute 55. In advance of our next contract […]

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Further Update Regarding Comp Time — Success!

Following up on our e-blast sent Friday regarding comp time, we are pleased to report that we now have confirmation from City officials that they will be rescinding their unilateral directive issued last Monday that all comp time accruals cease on January 1, 2019. As a result of our challenge to that announcement and follow-up discussions with the responsible City […]

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Update Regarding Comp Time

Over the past few days, you may have received a memo from your management or heard from fellow employees that Department Directors have been instructed to stop approvals of comp time accruals for all City employees as of January 1, 2019. MEA had no advance notice or warning of the City’s intent to announce and implement such a unilateral change […]

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