Workers' Memorial Day Tribute Dinner
The Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties held their second annual Workers' Memorial Day Tribute Dinner, marking the 30th Anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act on April 27 at the San Bernardino Hilton Hotel.
Pictured above with Supervisor Robert Buster (third from left) are Local 777 Officers (from left) Lorna Ward, Peg Holcomb, Jack Mosqueda, Tom Carnes and Sandy Brown.
Several hundred people attended this event to recognize and honor the many workers who have been killed or injured on the job. Five labor leaders were also recognized for their contribution to the labor movement, including UPEC/LIUNA Local 777 Business Manager, Fred Lowe.
Housing Authority Becomes Part Of Riverside County
On May 3, the Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of Riverside County
Once UPEC learned they would be representing these workers, a meeting
was
scheduled with a UPEC Representative so that they would have a better
understanding of their rights.
Two
More Grievance Victories!
UPEC Representative Dee De Jong reports that two grievances in the Department of Child Support Services have been resolved.
The first affected David Wilson, who the Department has agreed to reimburse after first making him use his personal time taken on March 12,2001. The Supervisor has been advised that personal time does not have to be taken when testing or interviewing for the County of Riverside.
The other grievance affected Lob Dora who was inappropriately asked to bring in a doctor’s note. The Supervisor is now aware that a doctor’s note is only required when an employee is on medical certification or has been out for at least two weeks.
Bring Your Daughters to Work Day Celebrated!
Bring Your Daughters to Work Day, April 26, Left to right (front row) Mario Cervantes, Jacqueline Brandl; (2nd row) Erica Perez, Connie Cordero, Velma Washington (UPEC members), Courtney Brandl; (3rd row) Dee De Jong, UPEC rep, Kimberly Brandl (UPEC member); (4th row) Treasurer Paul McDonnell, Saletha Washington, Trenton Washington.
In honor of National Bring Your Daughters to Work Day,
Treasurer-Tax Collector Paul McDonnell invited employees in the Department
to bring their children to work with them, and asked UPEC to be a co-sponsor.
The response was tremendous. On Thursday, April 26, 2001 nearly 60 children
took over the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office.
Each child spent part of the day helping employees with their work and
were amazed at the variety of duties their parents are responsible for.
They learned how tax payments are processed and had the opportunity to
trade stock.
The day included lunch with pizza and ice cream paid for in part by UPEC,
followed by a really big treat. All the children went to meet Deputy Sheriff
Bill Davis and his canine partner, Carlo. The kids were full of questions
for Deputy Davis and the dog “lapped up” all the attention he
received! But, the best part of the day was when Deputy Davis arrested
Paul McDonnell. Paul was handcuffed and placed in the back of the police
car amid cheers from the kids. Of course, he was released without charges
as it was all done in good fun!
Pictured above are former Housing Authority—now County employees (front, left to right): Dianna Preston, Jo Ann Medina. (Back, left to right) Susan Siegle, Charlotte Johnson, and Marlies Looring-Shaw.
Housing Authority employees to appropriate or existing classifications within the County.
Job Openings!
Looking
for a change from your present job-—maybe even a promotion? UPEC
and the County have negotiated the Floater Program which allows you
to try different jobs (current openings are for OAIII and Sr. Accountant)
within the County for six months, while maintaining your salary and
benefits.
If things work out you could be transferred or promoted. If they don’t,
you have the right to go back to your old job after six months.
For more information and how to apply please call Veronica Veal or Cyndy
Maddox at 955-9178.