NEWS

EDD may sell S.F. parking lots

Last month the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced their intent to sell two San Francisco parking lots to help fund the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program.

Want ACSS to host a lunch at your worksite?

ACSS Membership Coordinator Diane Wolff chats with a potential member at 2014's Cal Tech Picnic.

Cal Tech's annual picnic brought in roughly 800 state employees for a day of BBQ, raffles, and special thanks from elected officials.

Dozens of state supervisors, managers, and confidential employees stopped by ACSS' booth to learn more about their rights and the benefits of belonging to ACSS.

Most were pleasantly suprised to learn that our dues top out at just $36/month and that rather than relying on stewards, we provide professional legal representation for all members.

If you're interested in ACSS hosting a similar event at your worksite, call us toll free at (800) 624-2137 or send an email to acss@calcsea.org

PIA will allow leave buyback

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has announced that it will participate in the leave buy back program for excluded employees.

Eligible CALPIA supervisors, managers, confidential, or otherwise excluded from bargaining employees can take a one-time cash out of certain leaves up to 20 hours.

A potential member's questions answered

A new supervisor recently contacted ACSS Membership Coordinator Diane Wolff with some important questions about joining our organization.

Rancho Cordova - Join your ACSS for a picnic

ACSS will be at the annual Department of Technology picnic in Sacramento on May 7, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ACSS booth will be at the Prospect Green Park between PG1 Building (facing Gold Center Drive) and PG3 Building (facing White Rock Road.)

All state employees - regardless of department - are welcome to attend the picnic. Current and potential ACSS members are encouraged to stop by our booth to pick up a free gift or two and ask any questions they may have about their careers as state supervisors, managers, or confidential employees.

For more information, see the official event agenda/map.

CDCR sending Wave 5 seniority notices

As the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) prepares for Wave 5 of its layoff process, employees will begin receiving Seniority Score Verification letters.

CalPERS Benefits Education Events

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is hosting Benefits Education Events to help members plan for a more financially secure future.

The fairs begin in Sacramento on May 9 and 10, continue in Visalia on May 30 and 31, and conclude in Ontario on June 6 and 7.

Will new ARB Internet policy impact you?

The Air Resources Board (ARB) is proposing a revised Internet Use Policy that will, among other things, prohibit using personal USB flash drives on any ARB equipment.

What happens if I get transferred against my will?

I just found out I've been transferred to another office. This happened after my new boss and I had a disagreement over my work performance. She says the transfer has nothing to do with the disagreement, but I've never had any other issues and suspect she just might be trying to get rid of me. This transfer would be difficult on me and my family. Do I have any options?

Gov. Brown calls for review of Rainy Day Fund

As part of his continuing commitment to pay down California's massive "Wall of Debt," Governor Brown convened a special session of the Legislature to address the state's Rainy Day Fund.

The governor is asking legislators to revise a ballot measure that would divert additional funding to the Rainy Day account and would increase restrictions on how the funding can be used. The measure would require the funds to predominantly be used for natural emergencies, such as wildfires. Brown is urging California's elected officials to consider the use of funds to used to respond to fiscal emergencies as well.