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Cal HR provided information to ACSS regarding pay increases for excluded employees associated with Bargaining Units 7 (Protective Services and Public Safety), 9 (Professional Engineers) and 10 (Professional Scientific):
CalHR will release official Pay Letters in the near future that contains more details of these pay increases and improvements. ACSS will continue to follow up and advocate for additional special salary adjustments for excluded employees associated with these bargaining units, in addition to advocating on behalf of excluded employees in all other bargaining units across the state.
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is hosting a CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE) in Los Angeles to inform members in a four-county area about programs and benefits available to them. The first event will take place at the LA Hotel Downtown on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The next CBEE will be held in Southern California in August at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel on August 26 and 27 for CalPERS members in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.
Whether new to CalPERS, in mid-career, or close to retirement, the CalPERS CBEE offers all CalPERS members a wealth of information about their retirement benefits, health benefits and deferred compensation. Representatives from CalPERS will be on hand to answer questions.
For more information and to register, visit the CalPERS Benefits Education Events web page.
Effective June 1, 2016, CalHR released a special salary adjustment for supervisors and managers of bargaining unit 6 (corrections) and for excluded employees in classes in E97, E98, and E99. ACSS provided information in our May 27th blog article on this subject. On June 13, 2016, CalHR released the official Pay Letter 1610 that outlines the specific details.
Download PL1610
ACSS had a great election day with all but one ACSS-endorsed candidate advancing to the November election under California’s unique “top-two” primary system.
ACSS-endorsed legislative candidates prevailed in 72 of 73 races, including in 5 out of 6 contested campaigns for open legislative seats.
Complete election results for ACSS-endorsed candidates are below. Open seat candidates are in bold.
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Don’t forget to get out and vote in the California Primary Election on Tuesday June 7th! Help support ACSS’ Endorsed Candidates with your vote in the June Primary. Supporting these candidates and donating to the ACSS Political Action Committee are simple things you can do to ensure that the right legislators are in office to support the issues that matter to you most, like:
On June 7th, please vote and help ACSS Endorsed Candidates cross the finish line in these critical seats. Every vote counts!
Find your polling place.
Click here for more information on the California Primary Election.
The May Revise of the Governor’s Budget included some information which provides funding for several benefit and salary improvements to excluded employees related to Bargaining Units 6 and 10.
Bargaining Unit 6 - Corrections:
The following additional benefit for BU 6 has been proposed and is under review by CalHR:
Bargaining Unit 10 – Professional Scientific:
The following benefits for BU 10 have been proposed and are under review by CalHR:
At this time, we do not have any additional information for salary increases or benefit improvements for excluded employees related to other bargaining units. As always, ACSS strives to improve working conditions and pay for excluded employees. We will keep you informed with any new updates to salary and benefits in the future.
ACSS will be closed on Monday May 30th, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday May 31, 2016.
What does Out-Of-Class mean?
How do I receive Out-Of-Class pay?
What is the grievance and appeal process for Out-Of-Class claims?
ACSS "Know Your Rights" meetings are coming up in May and June, 2016. This series of Know Your Rights meetings will focus on answering questions you may have about Out-Of-Class claims. RSVP to attend your local Chapter's meeting to learn more about your rights as an excluded employee. Don't miss out on this popular event!
Click here to check out our information sheets from "Know Your Rights" meetings we have held in the past.
Heads up! There are several ACSS Chapter meetings coming up in May and June, 2016. Join your local ACSS Chapter for a FREE dinner and meeting. All managers, supervisors, and excluded employees are encouraged to attend.
Don't forget to RSVP. Please contact your Chapter President if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
The ACSS Q2 Newsletter shines a spotlight on the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Learn how ACSS helps Caltrans supervisors face unique challenges.
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