MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WEEK OF 04/23

On April 21, 2012, in BARGAINING, EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, by Engineers & Architects Association

In case you have not checked the EAA Calendar on this page,  there are Membership meetings scheduled the week of 04/23 for presentation of the Tentative Agreement for our successor MOU’s [ballots were mailed on Thursday, April 18th].  All meetings will start at 11:30 AM and should end at approximately 12:30 PM. Monday 04/23   [...]

EAA Labor Representative Opening

On March 12, 2012, in REPRESENTATION, by Engineers & Architects Association

Due to the return of one staff member to City service after temporary release time, EAA is seeking resumes for the position of Labor Representative. All resumes should be directed to EAA Administrative Officer Benjamin Pezzillo. A job description for the position as well as a form to submit resumes online are available at the [...]

EAA Meets with Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates

On February 28, 2012, in EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

EAA staff met with two Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates yesterday to provide an overview of the important work our members do for the City and discuss a variety of issues related to the City of Los Angeles budget. Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates requested to meet with EAA and your union staff took the opportunity to [...]

EAA Update

On February 23, 2012, in BARGAINING, EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, UNION ELECTIONS, by EAA-PRC

MOU Negotiations EAA continues to work back-channel communications with City Management based upon feedback we heard from yesterday's Executive Employee Relations Committee (EERC) meeting. When we have definitive information we will, of course, share it with our members immediately. Officer Election Ballots & Proposed Amendments In the event that a voluntary dues paying member has [...]

Know Your Rights: Understanding Workplace Harassment

On January 31, 2012, in REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

Workplace harassment is a form of discrimination that violates federal, state or municipal law. It is the policy of the City of Los Angeles to make every effort to prevent all discriminatory practices. In fact, supervisors are required to ensure and maintain a working environment free of sexual harassment, intimidation, and coercion. EAA has prepared [...]

Appointment of New MOU-19 Governor

On January 12, 2012, in EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

Due to the recent resignation of appointed MOU-19 Governor Jeff Paxton, EAA's Board of Governors, pursuant to the provisions of By-Law I.8a, called upon the Unit Council members of Bargaining Unit 19 to nominate a replacement to fill the vacancy and maintain full representation of unit members. The Unit Council nominated Brother Al Crawford, being [...]

City Closures Do Not Affect EAA

On December 20, 2011, in EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

EAA members CANNOT be forced to use vacation (VC), compensatory time off (CTO) or sick time (SK) during the Holiday Closure period(s) that City Management negotiated with the Coalition of City Unions. Any EAA members instructed to take time off next week (or at any time for a Holiday Closure) need to immediately contact EAA [...]

Labor Representation at EAA

On December 12, 2011, in REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

EAA is pleased to announce the addition of two new Labor Representatives. Dan Mariscal joins EAA staff this week as a Labor Representative. Dan has represented City employees as a Steward in his former union for 21 years and has significant experience with arbitrations and negotiating against the City of Los Angeles. EAA also welcomes [...]

Urgent: Message to MOU-21 Members at LAPD

On December 8, 2011, in REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

A recent staff review of MOU language has discovered that language protecting MOU-21 members at LAPD from the use of Comment Cards as disciplinary action was deleted from the contract approved by City Council and then-Interim Executive Director Michael Davies last year. The language stating that Comment Cards are not considered disciplinary in nature (under [...]

Labor Representation at EAA

On November 1, 2011, in EAA NEWS, REPRESENTATION, by EAA-PRC

EAA is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Violante as a Labor Representative. In addition to being a former police officer and a past president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, Bill served as a Deputy Mayor in a past mayoral administration. Bill has previously served as a consultant with EAA on nationwide [...]

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