Home|Blog

MEA keeps you informed of all the news and events that make a difference in your life. This section is always changing, so check it often.

MEA’s 2016 Holiday Party is Sold Out

***MEA’s HOLIDAY PARTY IS SOLD OUT!*** MEA’s Holiday Party is just around the corner! Come celebrate the holiday season with your colleagues and Union family on December 10th at the Four Points by Sheraton (8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123). There is no charge for guest parking. For those who want to stay the night, the Sheraton is offering MEA […]

Read more >>

MEA Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with Cash Prizes for Some Lucky Members!

Thank you to our members and family who joined us at the General Membership Meeting last Thursday.  We had a record turnout with more than 450 guests!  To view photos from the event, please feel free to go to MEA’s photo gallery by clicking here. As many as you know, this year marks MEA’s 90th anniversary as a local, independent labor […]

Read more >>

MEA’s General Membership Meeting is Thursday, October 6

All MEA members and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, October 6th for our annual General Membership Meeting at the Balboa Park Club where we will also celebrate MEA’s 90th anniversary. We have a great evening planned with a drawing to win fantastic prizes (with some additional 90th anniversary prizes), a delicious dinner and some great speakers […]

Read more >>

Library Schedule Vote Results

The results are in! The alternating Friday/Saturday schedule prevailed. The results were 100 to 87. The results were discussed at the September 2, 2016 Labor Management Committee and it was agreed that the new schedule would go into effect the first part of January. Stay tuned for details, but please contact your MEA LMC representatives if you have any questions […]

Read more >>

Library Schedule Vote

Dear Library Department MEA Members: Pursuant to the agreement that was reached in December 2015 regarding work schedules, the six month trial period of the 3 Day/1 Day Weekend Schedule has been completed. It is now time for employees to determine whether to stay with the current schedule or change to an alternating Friday/Saturday schedule. Your Library representatives on the […]

Read more >>

Notice of MEA Officer Election

It is time once again for Officer elections at MEA. Officer positions are President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Article V of MEA’s Bylaws details the rules that govern our Union’s elections. Those rules call for the announcement of procedures to be used to nominate Officer candidates. In order to qualify as a candidate for MEA […]

Read more >>

DSD LMC Update

The DSD LMC met on July 19, 2016 and discussed the following agenda items: Lease negotiations for a new location for DSD and Planning are ongoing. Director Bob Vacchi stated it continues to be his top priority. Director Bob Vacchi stated staffing levels are steady and the department continues to fill vacancies across the board as needed. He reported approximately […]

Read more >>

FY17 – Sharp Select Plan Effective 8/1/16

August 1, 2016 kicks off the new FY17 benefit year. As of today, all Sharp Select plan participants with an August 1 effective date have been loaded into the Sharp Health Plan system and can access services. Sharp Health Plan will be issuing new cards to all current and new enrollees on Sharp Select. ID cards for new enrollees began […]

Read more >>

FY17 – VSP Vision Plan Effective 8/1/16

August 1, 2016 kicks off the new FY17 benefit year. As of today, all vision plan participants with an August 1 effective date have been loaded into the VSP system and can access services. It is important to note that VSP does not mail out ID cards to participants, nor do you need an ID card to access services. To find a […]

Read more >>