Welcome to this week’s CASE Files, part of our commitment to keep you up-to-date on our work to increase your salary, improve and protect your benefits, and to aggressively represent your interests in every forum where your employment and professional interests are at stake.
CASE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ UPDATE
CASE Saves National Guard Member’s State Benefits. Departments are sometimes unfamiliar with the special personnel rules and processes that apply to Unit 2 professionals who also serve in the US military. This week, CASE was able to resolve a long-pending grievance filed on behalf of a member whose department mismanaged their leave credits, Merit Salary Adjustment, service credits, and retirement contributions. CASE’s successful resolution of the grievance restored the pay, benefits, and service credits owed to the servicemember. The grievance serves as a great reminder to contact CASE if you believe your department has violated your rights under the Unit 2 MOU.
MOU Expiration Reminder. The current MOU expires tomorrow, but per Government Code 3517.8, CASE and the State are required to continue to give effect to the provisions of the expired MOU. This means the MOU’s rights, protections, and obligations continue to apply until either a successor agreement is reached or impasse, a legal term of art defined and decided by the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), is declared. Each week, the Bargaining Report provides updates on the bargaining process to members only, so if you want to stay in-the-know, join today.
BETTER KNOW YOUR MOU
Buying Time. While state-imposed, compulsory PLP days are over, some Unit 2 employees found value in a larger leave balance or the option of more time off. If you’d like more leave time, you can take advantage of Article 9.25 of the MOU which offers a Voluntary Leave Program (VPLP) to interested employees. Under the program, you can exchange a reduction in pay for 8, 16, or 24 additional hours of leave each month. Using VPLP doesn’t impact your benefits, nor does it cause a reduction in the accumulation of service credit for seniority or retirement calculations. A 240 hour accumulated VPLP credits cap and other requirements apply, so make sure to review Article 9.25 or contact CASE staff with any questions.
REMINDER: CASE NEEDS YOUR INPUT
Your Voice Matters. The Bargaining Team needs your contribution:
- Help us answer the question: What does California lose if it loses you? It’s vital that the people of California – and leaders in Sacramento – understand what you do for them. Our fight isn’t just about improving your salary and benefits so you can better provide for your families and future. Our fight is about preserving California’s values – protecting natural resources, enhancing opportunity, and more. Share your story today.
- LAST CALL – SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW. Take our Member Action Survey: Now that CASE and CalHR have made their respective economic proposals, the time for collective action is imminent. We need your input on the actions in which you’re most likely to participate because there’s no point in planning a party if no one will attend.
GET SOCIAL
Dusting Off the Mic. In the coming weeks and months, you’ll see new activity over on our social media channels. If you’re not following us yet, give us a click over on Twitter, Facebook, and our newest platform, Instagram.
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For now, CASE Files will continue to be delivered weekly to all Unit 2 employees, but our Bargaining Updates are delivered only to members. Stay informed on the important decisions that will impact your salary and benefits by joining CASE today. Join today.