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Jan 28, 2014

CalPERS earns 16.2% in 2013

Exceeding its projected growth, CalPERS has earned a return of 16.2% in 2013, a new report shows.

The 2013 Performance Summary details the gains, which CalPERS notes occured mainly due to better than expected performance in "stock, private equity and real estate portfolios."

Starting to think about your retirement?

Check out CalPERS' upcoming Retirement Planning Fairs for helpful info and resources.

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Jan 14, 2014

Brown earmarks money to fix broken salaries

In 2013 ACSS worked with CalHR and the Legislature to push for equitable salaries and benefits for excluded employees. ACSS is calling on the Administration to provide excluded employees with the same level of salary increases that were negotiated for the rank and file employees they supervise for 2014 and 2015 in addition to special salary adjustments to correct identified salary compaction and establish a minimum 10% salary differential.

Though it is unclear at this time when a final decision will be made by the Administration on excluded employee compensation - due to the reliance on revenue "triggers" - Gov. Brown has apparently earmarked money in his proposed budget to fix salary compaction.

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Jan 14, 2014

Sacramento Holiday Party photos

The annual Sacramento-area holiday party for state supervisors, managers, confidential employees, and their guests was a blast.

We've prepared a slideshow of the event for your enjoyment. If you'd like to save any of the pictures, simply click the camera icon in the top left of the slideshow when it's on the photo you'd like and you'll be able to download the picture.

Photography at the holiday party was provided by Diana Miller Photography.

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Jan 8, 2014

Want to learn how to fight for better pay?

Want to fight for better pay and benefits, but aren't sure how?

ACSS is holding a series of statewide Lobby Day prep meetings this February to help you learn how to get involved and fight for your career.

We'll provide a free meal and a chance to network with other supervisors, managers, and confidential employees from your area, all you have to do is RSVP and show up.

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Jan 8, 2014

Reed's pension attack cleared for signature gathering

California Attorney General Kamala Harris has officially cleared San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed's pension attack ballot initiative for signature gathering.

To qualify for a public vote, Reed's proposed Consitution-altering intiative needs 807,615 signatures by the June 5th deadline.

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Jan 6, 2014

CDCR accidentally exposes employee info

A recent error by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has resulted in "numerous" employees' personal information being exposed.

Per a memo from CDCR Deputy Director of Human Resources Andrea Rohmann, the security breach resulted when "amended W-2s were mailed in windowed envelopes exposing the employees [sic] social security numbers."

If you were impacted by this security issue, please contact CDCR Staff Services Manager II at (916) 324-8039 or at emily.bither@cdcr.ca.gov

If CDCR is unable to resolve your issue, please contact ACSS Senior Labor Relations Representative Nellie D. Lynn at nlynn@calcsea.org

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Jan 3, 2014

Register now for Lobby Day

This March supervisors, managers, and confidential employees from all over California will gather in Sacramento and march on the Capitol to fight against attacks on our livelihood.

Lobby Day is our chance to sit down with legislators and tell our stories. To tell those in power how their decisions affect us, and to tell them how they can better meet our needs and protect our careers. Lobby Day is our chance to work together to show California how important state supervisors, managers, and confidential employees truly are.

The more of us that show up, the more impactful our message will be. Don't be left behind. Register to attend Lobby Day now!

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Jan 3, 2014

New electric vehicle parking program

As of February 1, 2014, a new incentive program will go into effect for electric vehicles and hybrids.

Per CalHR, the program provides:

  • Reduced monthly parking rates at specified DGS-managed parking facilities;
  • First priority for available monthly parking passes when a wait list exists for the facility; and
  • First-come, first-served access to electric vehicle chargers at reasonable hourly rates.

The reduced montly rate applies at all DGS-managed lots, regardless of whether charging stations are currently available or not.

Have questions about how this new program may affect your responsibilities as a state supervisor or manager? Contact ACSS Senior Labor Relations Representative Nellie D. Lynn now at nlynn@calcsea.org

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Jan 2, 2014

ACSS Quarterly - Arriving Soon!

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the newest edition of ACSS Quarterly, featuring an article from ACSS VP of Governmental Affairs Frank Ruffino and important information on Lobby Day 2014.

In the meantime, feel free to browse through last quarter's issue on our news page.

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Dec 13, 2013

Wishing the best for you and yours

As we close out 2013 and prepare for a new year, we want to thank you for being part of California's largest and oldest organization dedicated to fighting for better careers and benefits for state supervisors, managers, and confidential employees.

We look forward to working with you to continue the fight against pension attacks and salary compaction in 2014.

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