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MEA GM Mike Zucchet to Debate Carl DeMaio Tuesday Night

MEA GM Mike Zucchet has been invited to participate in a forum concerning San Diego’s finances with panel members Carl DeMaio, Michael Aguirre and Professor Alan Gin. The event will take place Tuesday, February 8th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Joyce Beers Community Center in Hillcrest (1230 Cleveland Avenue, 92103). The forum is open to the public and we encourage you […]

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GM Mike Zucchet Speaks at NR&C Regarding the End to ESD’s ISO Certification

On February 2nd, MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet testified before the Natural Resources and Culture Committee regarding the end to the ISO 14001 certification at the Miramar Landfill. To watch his presentation, please click on the following link (Mike’s statements begin at 1 hour, 16 minutes and 50 seconds. Natural Resources and Culture (NR&C) Please feel free to contact MEA […]

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Purchase of Service Credit Update

The attached letter from City Attorney Jan Goldsmith arrived at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday responding to the letter which MEA attorney Ann Smith and Local 127’s attorney Ellen Greenstone sent to the Mayor and City Council on January 21, 2011 (also attached).  We have many points of disagreement with Mr. Goldsmith on the issues being addressed in his letter—and they […]

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MEA’s Response to the City’s Request for Mediation

Please download and read the City’s request for mediation and MEA’s letter in response. If you have any questions or encounter difficulties opening either document, please call MEA at 619-264-6632. City’s Letter Requesting Mediation MEA’s Response to the City’s Request for Mediation

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City Workers Applauded for Storm Response

Please click on the following link to read a Union-Tribune article which commends City workers for their tireless efforts during the recent rash of stormy weather which brought flooding, mudslides and fallen debris. Storm Response

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PSC Update from Ann Smith

Dear ALL: As many of you already know, MEA sponsored an informational meeting at the Balboa Park Club on November 18, 2010, related to the purchase of service credit controversy.  This was followed by a City Council session on November 29, 2010.  At that time, representatives of SDCERS presented the Council with an update on its efforts to comply with […]

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GM Mike Zucchet Debates Carl DeMaio and Jan Goldsmith

MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet recently participated in a forum sponsored by the San Diego Federalist Society and the San Diego County Bar Association.  The discussion centered on the legal challenges and potential solutions to the City’s pension system, and also included speakers Carl DeMaio and Jan Goldsmith.

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MEA Letter to Roger Bailey

MEA General Manager Mike Zucchet has sent the attached letter to Public Utilities Department’s Director Roger Bailey regarding the Bid to Goal Program. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact MEA at 619-264-6632. MEA Letter to Roger Bailey

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PSC Hearing at City Council

Thank you to those who attended MEA’s November 18th informational meeting concerning the recent purchase of service credit (PSC) decision by the Court of Appeals.  At the meeting, Ann Smith highly recommended that all active and retired employees with an affected PSC contract communicate with the City Council regarding the issue.  Next Monday, November 29, the City Council will hold a […]

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