Notice of MEA Officer Election
It is time once again for Officer elections at MEA. Article V of MEA’s Bylaws detail the regulations that govern our union’s elections. Those regulations call for the announcement of procedures to be used to nominate candidates. If you qualify and would like to run for office, please contact MEA at 619.264.6632 and we will send you a nominating petition. […]
Read more >>Member Statement on CA Proposition Ballot 37
MEA retiree Josie Hill has written the following statement regarding upcoming California Ballot Proposition 37. She worked as a chemist for the City of San Diego for more than 2 decades and retired in 2005. Josie is both knowledgeable and passionate about the issue and MEA was happy to pass on her statement regarding the ballot proposition. Labeling our foods’ […]
Read more >>Special Salary Adjustments, New Classes and Title Changes. Deadline is Monday, August 20, 2012
The City Charter provides that unions or departments may bring forward requests for special salary adjustments, new classes and title changes to the Civil Service Commission. In accordance with MEA’s current MOU which will expire on June 30, 2013, MEA may bring such requests to the Commission during the current fiscal year in anticipation of having any changes recommended by […]
Read more >>MEA’s Complimentary General Membership Meeting is Thursday, July 19th!
All MEA members and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, July 19th for our General Membership Meeting at the Balboa Park Club (2144 Pan American Road West, 92101). We have a great evening planned with a drawing to win great prizes, activities and crafts for the children, a delicious dinner catered by Abbey’s Barbeque and guest speakers […]
Read more >>Golden SHARE Available through Program’s Website
Golden SHARE is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of food at a substantially reduced cost. Although MEA does not host a specific pick up site, the program is still available to you at various locations throughout San Diego County. Please visit Golden SHARE’s website at www.goldensharefoods.com or call 619-590-1692 for menu information, pick up locations and the dates and times. […]
Read more >>New Election Opportunity for Retiree Health Options Due to Contribution Rate Changes
As you are aware, the new Retiree Health benefit for health-eligible employees included three options (A, B and C). Employees made their “irrevocable” option selection earlier this year. However, despite the tax advice from the City’s outside counsel which had influenced the negotiations over the Option A and B employee contribution rates, the City has subsequently determined that the CalPERS […]
Read more >>GM Mike Zucchet Debates Proposition B on Behalf of MEA Employees on TV and Radio
As you know, MEA is working hard to defeat Proposition B (the “Comprehensive Pension Reform” initiative) on the legal front. (Click here for the latest update on MEA’s Public Employment Relations Board unfair labor practice charge.) At the same time, we continue to actively engage the proponents in the public arena in advance of the election. On Monday, MEA General Manager debated […]
Read more >>Breaking News from Ann Smith Regarding Pension Ballot Initiative — Setback for City at Court of Appeal
Dear All: As you know, in January, MEA filed an unfair practice charge (UPC) against the City with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) challenging the City’s failure to meet and confer with MEA over the Comprehensive Pension Reform (CPR) ballot initiative (Proposition B). Based on Mayor Sanders’ entire course of conduct with regard Proposition B, the thrust of MEA’s […]
Read more >>Results of the Branch Library Schedule Vote
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy work day to review and vote on the branch library schedule. The proposal was overwhelmingly supported by 86% of those who voted. The new schedule will take effect on May 26th. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the reinstatement of library hours, please email MEA […]
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