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Are you interested in having ACSS' professional labor relations team come to your worksite?
We'll provide lunch and answer any questions you and your fellow supervisors and managers may have regarding your career and rights.
Just fill out this brief survey and we'll get back to you ASAP to setup a meeting.
The Sacramento Bee is reporting on a survey ACSS conducted in 2012, in which 900+ respondents weighed in on pay inequity.
Your responses were astounding - nearly 80% of you responded that you are at the top of your pay scales, and 43% of you said that you earn less than or the same as an employee you supervise. Around 40% of you said you had considered demotion because of pay inequity.
For too long the State has failed to address pay inequity among its most skilled and dedicated employees, and in 2013 we're dedicated to finding a long term solution.
Do make less than or the same as an employee you supervise? Lobby Day is your chance to share your story with the state's lawmakers.
Find out more and register now!
Did you know that we'll cover the cost of Lobby Day travel and lodging for ACSS members?
We're making it easier than ever for hundreds of supervisors and managers to attend our annual event, in which we sit down face to face with legislators and tell them how their decisions impact us, the state's most skilled and dedicated employees.
Not only will we train you before you meet with legislators, we'll also cover your travel costs and give you a free hotel room at The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento.
Register now, and make sure to indicate if you need a hotel room for March 12th.
Assuming Gov. Brown maintains his promise to excluded employees, a top-step increase of 3% will go into effect on July 1, 2013 and show on the August 2013 pay warrant.
However, the 3% increase only applies to excluded employees who have been at the top of their pay scale for 12 months.
Employees who have not been at the top of their pay scale for 12 months as of July 1, 2013, will receive the 3% increase on their appropriate MSA date.
Therefore, if you receive your last step raise on July 1, 2013, you will then receive the 3% top-step increase 12 months later, on July 1, 2014.
Have questions about your career? Send them to nlynn@calcsea.org
When you're filling out your registration for Lobby Day 2013, don't forget to let us know if you need a free ACSS shirt.
All attendees to Lobby Day wear a green ACSS button down shirt or polo.
Getting your free shirt is easy - simply indicate in your registration what style and size shirt you need, and we'll have it waiting for you to pick up at our Lobby Day training on March 12th.
Don't forget to indicate what style and size of shirt you need!
ACSS Vice President of Governmental Affairs Frank Ruffino was recently appointed by Gov. Brown to the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Ruffino, the Community Partnership Manager at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, has been an activist and leader with ACSS since promoting in 1988.
"Right after I promoted, I went to an ACSS board meeting," said Ruffino.
"I saw the value ACSS provides to every state supervisor and manager, and I've been involved ever since."
Ruffino will join six other peers on the statewide board, the mission of which is to protect consumers from fraudulent chiropractic practitioners.
"In the simplest terms, I'm a consumer advocate," said Ruffino.
"I will make sure the public interest is put above the private interest."
For now, at least, it appears that Gov. Brown will honor the previously negotiated 3% top-step raises for supervisors and managers starting July 1, 2013.
The Governor's proposed budget includes a section which states:
Significant Adjustment: Current Labor Contracts and Excluded Employees - An increase of $502.1 million ($247 million General Fund) in 2013-14 for previously negotiated top step adjustments and health care benefit contribution increases for active employees. For most employees, the adjustment offsets the ongoing higher contribution for retirement costs previously implemented.
As always, your ACSS is committed to working with the administration to ensure that you are fairly compensated and your career remains protected.
We will continue to monitor the budget situation as it develops and report on our findings here.
Gov. Brown's full proposed budget is available as a PDF.
If you've moved recently, you should fill out our contact update form.
In order to make sure you receive the latest news that affects your career or upcoming free dinners and events in your area, we need your correct information on file.
Fill out the form today and either scan and email to acss@calcsea.org or mail to:
ACSS HQ re: Contact Update 1108 O St. Suite 317 Sacramento, CA 95814
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!
Have issues with difficult employees at your workplace?
Worried about pension cuts, layoffs, or hiring freezes? ACSS can come to you and give you the lowdown on supervisors' and managers' rights.
Throughout the next few months, our labor relations representatives will be visiting worksites to provide information and answer any questions you or your coworkers may have. We'll even provide lunch.
Want ACSS to visit your worksite? Complete our brief survey and we'll get in touch with you ASAP.
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