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Jan 11, 2013

Brown appoints ACSS leader to protect consumers

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."

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Jan 10, 2013

Budget first look - Brown will honor 3% raises for supes

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.

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Jan 8, 2013

Have you moved recently?

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

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Jan 4, 2013

Lobby Day registration open

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 4, 2013

Want to know your rights? We'll come to you.

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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Jan 3, 2013

ACSS Quarterly - Arriving Soon!

Keep an eye on your mailbox for the newest edition of ACSS Quarterly, featuring articles on Lobby Day 2013!

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

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Dec 14, 2012

Your support, Your political success

We've all heard about the billions that anti-labor and anti-public employee Super PACs funneled into the 2012 General Election, but did you know that ACSS has a PAC dedicated to fighting for your career and benefits?

Our PAC is 100% led by state excluded employees just like you. No billionaire donors. No special interests. Just state supervisors, managers, and confidential employees that want to fight back against the attacks on our livelihood that have become all too commonplace.

Without the ACSS PAC, we wouldn't have been able to fight back against Prop. 32 or put more than 50 pro-supervisor candidates in office in 2012.

Want to find out more about the fight for better careers and benefits?

Take a look at our PAC brochure.

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Dec 14, 2012

Still not an ACSS member? Join online now.

ACSS has launched a new online application system for supervisors, managers, and confidential employees.

It only takes a minute to join the state's largest and most experienced organization fighting for your career and benefits, and we offer more benefits - for less - than any other organization in the state.

Monthly dues max out at just $36 and entitle you to:

* Career representation from the state's most experienced labor professionals

* Hundreds of discounts on electronics, phones, Apple products, and more

* Discount insurance policies

* $10,000 death benefit

* And so much more!


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Nov 30, 2012

FAQ on new state hospital neckwear policy

On October 31, 2012, the Department of State Hospitals' (DSH) new Neckwear Policy became effective. Your ACSS met with DSH to address the concerns and questions raised by impacted excluded employees.

DSH explained that the new policy is consistent with Cal OSHA's review and recommendation that resulted from concerns of choking hazards being brought to CalOSHA by employees at Napa State Hospital. As part of their review CalOSHA identified other items that presented a choking hazard. Under the new policy DSH employees "working within any state hospital shall not wear any item that encircles the neck and could be used as a choking or strangulation device."

Examples of prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

  • Neckties,
  • Scarves,
  • Necklaces, and
  • Non-state issued lanyards.

See our full FAQ and DSH's responses after the jump.

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Nov 30, 2012

Holiday parties!

Have you checked the ACSS calendar lately?

There are lots of upcoming meetings throughout the state, including Holiday/End of Year parties.

Make sure you check the calendar, find your regional meeting, and RSVP before the deadline!

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