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Vacant Union Officer Positions & Holiday Party Pictures

Vacant Trustee and Treasurer Positions

The election of Trustee John Berak to the Vice-President position on the Executive Board created a vacancy in the Trustee position. Also, Treasurer Rafael Quintero’s retirement created a vacancy in the Treasurer position. Per the Union Constitution, the Union Executive Board nominates and elects members to fill vacancies for these positions during unexpired terms.

At the January 7th E-Board meeting, Sister Barbara Armand was nominated and elected to fill the vacant Treasurer position. Also, the members below were nominated to fill the vacant Trustee position:

  • Ameer Khan
  • Travis Morancie
  • David Blum

The Executive Board elected Travis Morancie to fill the vacant Trustee position. Congrats to Barbara and Travis and thanks to all who were considered.

Holiday Party 2019 – Pictures
The Holiday Party 2019 Pictures  have been posted.  We had a great time and thanks to all who helped to make another great AFSCME event!
Elections, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Important, Members

Nomination Results!

The following members were nominated and elected or re-elected (ran unopposed) at the November 12, 2019 Special Meeting for Nominations:

  • Vice-President – 2 year term – John Berak
  • Secretary – 2 year term – Siana Thompson (*Brother Travis Morancie was nominated but withdrew)
  • Executive Board Professional – 2 year term – Glen Superville
  • Executive Board General – 2 year term – Tim Foard
  • Trustee – 3 year term – Bogdan Corsovic
The installation of these officers will be held at the AFSCME Holiday Party on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Email rsvp@local2432.com to reserve your seat for the party. Congratulations to all of the re-elected/new officers and thank you for your service.
Elections, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Important, Members

Union Officer Nomination and Elections Tomorrow / Holiday Party RSVP

Reminder – Nominations for Union Officer positions will take place at a Special Meeting tomorrow, November 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Union Hall. Nominations will close promptly at 8:00 PM.  Elections will be held on December 3, 2019 (see flyer). Any member with more than one (1) year of active membership is eligible to be nominated.  Member election notices are being sent in the mail.

The Member Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 7:00 – 11:00 PM at Tropical Acres.  Seating is limited, so RSVP is first come first serve.  Limit one (1) guest per member.  Email your full name and guest info to rsvp@local2432.com by Friday, December 6th to be added to the guest list which will be checked at the door.  Non-member employees are prohibited. No exceptions!

 

Elections, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Members, Negotiations

Contract Ratification Vote – Results!

The vote to ratify all three AFSCME contracts passed overwhelmingly and is headed to the City Commission for a vote on next Wednesday, June 19th. Thanks to all who’ve worked hard during this process and to everyone who came out for the vote today.

We need our members to turnout for next Wednesday’s Commission meeting at 2:00 PM in your AFSCME green. Thanks again to our members for your continued support and see you next week at the Commission meeting!
Elections, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Members, Negotiations

TWO VOTES THIS WEEK: Pension and Contract

Pension Restoration Vote – Pension Plan Election
The next step for Pension Restoration begins today with early voting for the negotiated pension changes. Early voting will be held from Monday, June 10, 2019 through Friday, June 14, 2019, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Employees’ Retirement Fund Office on the 2nd floor of the City Hall Annex building (door next to ATM).


Election day will be June 17, 2019, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, in the 1st floor lobby of City Hall (east side). Full time employees who contribute to the pension plan are eligible to vote.



AFSCME Contract Ratification Vote
The contract ratification vote which includes Pension Restoration will be held on Thursday, June 13th from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Union Hall – 2734 Hollywood Boulevard. All full time and part employees in AFSCME covered positions are eligible to vote.


Elections, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Important, Members, Negotiations

Contract Ratification Vote!

A ratification vote for new General, Professional, and Supervisory contracts will be held on next Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Union Hall – 2734 Hollywood Boulevard (parking in the rear). This is a secret ballot vote and the ballots will be counted immediately after the closing of the vote.  Below is the bargained contract information; please review prior to casting your vote:

A brief summary of the contract changes, pension article, and pension  chart can be found here:

Below are full contract drafts:

Below are the pay grade ranges and classification charts:

From the Chief Steward, From the President, Members, Negotiations

Negotiation Update: Proposed Two Year Deal

Below is the proposed deal for a two year contract for AFSCME General, Professional, and Supervisory bargaining units:

TWO YEAR CONTRACT (10/1/2018 – 9/30/2020)

MAJOR CHANGES YEAR 1
  •   3% wage increase effective October 2018 (lump sum if topped out)
  • Additional wage increase for PERC employee for loss of benefits due to move to AFSCME (General and Professional 1.5%, Supervisory between 1.5 – 2% depending on the position)
  • Paygrade ranges (bottom and top) increase by 3%
  • Lump sum $1,500 for full-time employees who are not eligible for Pension Restoration
  • Pension Restoration for employees who were employed and impacted by Financial Urgency
  • General Fund employees hired before October 1, 2011
  • Enterprise Fund employees hired before March 5, 2014
  • Option of Planned Retirement or DROP Plan
  •   Part-time employees receive all holidays
    • Employees who average 30+ hours receive 6 hours per holiday
    • Employees who average 15 – 29 hours receive 4 hours per holiday
MAJOR CHANGES YEAR 2
  •   2% wage increase effective October 1, 2019 (lump sum if topped out)
  • Paygrade ranges (bottom and top) increase by 2%
  • Healthcare
    • OAP Plan 80/20 cost split with plan changes (employee pays 20%)  LINK TO WORKSHEET
    • OAPIN Plan, no proposed changes
    • Free Lifescan Screening
    • Wellness program incentives (prizes including gift cards)
We will send more details once the language is ready for a vote. We are working to get this deal wrapped up ASAP. More info to come, so stay tuned.
Entertainment, Events, From the Chief Steward, From the President, Members

Member Picnic 2019

Picnic Flyer 2019

Where:       TYPark Pavilion 12
                        3300 N Park Rd,
                        Hollywood, FL 33021

When:        Saturday, March 23, Noon – 4:00PM

Join us for a family day of food fun and music!

FOR MEMBERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY
ONLY – NO AFSCME NON-MEMBERS

There is a $1.50 park entrance fee but kids
under 5 are free

RSVP Your full name and number of guests
to rsvp@local2432.com by Wednesday,
March 20th – HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Elections, From the Chief Steward, Important, Members

Your Pension, Your Vote!

WHAT: EARLY VOTING FOR PENSION BOARD TRUSTEE

WHEN: THIS Monday, JAN 28th  – Friday, FEB 1st

TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WHERE:  CITY HALL, PENSION OFFICE 2nd Floor Annex Building

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE: FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
***UPDATE*** – It has come to our attention that full time eligible employees have been turned away when attempting to vote. We are working to get the situation addressed. Please reply to afscmelocal2432@local2432.com if you were turned away by the pension office. Also, remember to bring your City ID badge.

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The Pension Board trustee position representing City employees is up and Christopher Cassidy, AFSCME Local 2432 President, is being challenged by Lorie Mertens-Black who is an Executive in the City Manager’s Office.  IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE UNION MAINTAINS THIS SEAT ON THE PENSION BOARD.  CHRIS NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

 

The City Manager’s Office and City Commission already control 4 seats on the 7 member Board, and we can’t afford to lose a Union voice.  Christopher Cassidy is committed to following the ordinance as written, not as re-interpreted by different City Hall administrations.  With contract negotiations on-going, this is a critical time for our Union to keep OUR voice on the Pension Board.

 

Since we elected Chris to represent us on the Pension Board 3 years ago, OUR pension fund has grown by $65 Million, from $285 Million to $350 Million. 
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