A Bit Confusing

Please make sure to check to see if the ratification notice is for your terminal before you leave to go vote. Local 100 has several ratifications being scheduled during this month and it can be confusing at times so make sure that you make sure you go to the right one.

Only those Members who actually work at a given site are allowed to vote on that site's CBA.

See you there.

Local 100 Mailing Address

For those who don't have it the mailing address for Local 100 is:

SPFPA Local 100
PO Box 904
San Pedro, CA 90733

TraPac Ratification For Local 100

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

SPFPA Local 100 will be holding a contract ratification meeting for those Members who work at TraPac during the following schedule:

5:30 am - 8:00 am
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wilimington Waterfront Park
1170 W. 9th St
Wilmington, CA 90744

All Members of the bargaining unit are invited to attend this meeting to discuss the details of the proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) prior to calling a vote.  Copies of the proposed agreement will be made available at the meeting.

The ratification vote by secret ballot will commence after the discussion of the agreement and will continue until 6:00 pm.  The voting will then be closed, the ballots will be counted and the results will be announced.

In accordance with the Bylaws and Constitution of the International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America, a Member can only vote if they are a member in good standing (in accordance with the Constitution and By Laws 2010 Constitution and ByLaws).  In order to vote you must be present at the ratification meeting.  There will no proxy votes.  A Member from your site will be present to witness the counting of ballots to ensure that a complete and fair election process has taken place.

Any questions or concerns prior to the meeting can be directed to:

STEVE MITCHELL (310) 717-3821

In Solidarity,

Azaveous Oliver

Chief Steward

SPFPA Local 100

American Corporate Security Negotiations

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am pleased and happy to announce except for some small details, your Local has concluded negotiations with American Corporate Security for STS, WBCT and YTI Terminals.

Unfortunately due to some hostile activities on behalf of our main competitor we will not be releasing the details until we get a bit closer to the date for ratification, which will be posted on this blog.

If you have any questions concerning the constitutionality of these events please feel free to contact your Local President Steven Mitchell at (310) 717-3821 or vial email at music.of.all.kind@hotmail.com.


Fraternally,

Michael P. Hough
Director

Your Rights in California

This is a quote from the California Department of Industrial Relations website concerning your rights as an employee.  You can find this at:  http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_RightToInspectPersonnelFiles.htm

Your Right to Access your Employment Records

“California law requires that employers allow employees and former employees access to their personnel files and records that relate to the employee’s performance or to any grievance concerning the employee. Labor Code Section 1198.5 Inspections must be allowed at reasonable times and intervals. To facilitate the inspection, employers must do one of the following: (1) keep a copy of each employee’s personnel records at the place where the employee reports to work, (2) make the personnel records available at the place where the employee reports to work within a reasonable amount of time following the employee’s request, or (3) permit the employee to inspect the records at the location where they are stored with no loss of compensation to the employee.

The right to inspect personnel files and records does not apply to records relating to the investigation of a possible criminal offense, letters of reference, or ratings, reports, or records that (a) were obtained prior to the employee’s employment, (b) were prepared by identifiable examination committee members, or (c) were obtained in connection with a promotional exam.

Employees of state agencies, with few exceptions, and public safety officers are exempt from the provisions of Labor Code Section 1198.5. However, other public employees are covered under Labor Code Section 1198.5, including, those of a city, county, special district, community redevelopment agency, or other political subdivision of the state. 

Employers are required to give an employee or job applicant, upon request, a copy of any instrument that the employee or applicant has signed relating to the obtaining or holding of employment. Labor Code Section 432

Employers are required to permit current and former employees to inspect or copy payroll records pertaining to that current or former employee. Labor Code Section 226(b) Effective January 1, 2003, an employer who receives a written or oral request from a current or former employee to inspect or copy his or her payroll records shall comply with the request as soon as practicable, but no later than 21 calendar days from the date of the request. A failure by an employer to permit a current or former employee to inspect or copy his or her payroll records within the aforementioned 21 calendar day period entitles the current or former employee to recover a penalty from the employer in a civil action before a court of competent jurisdiction. Labor Code Section 226, subdivisions (c) and (f)”

What does this mean?  The way I read this is you have the right to either view your personnel file or receive a copy of it within 21 days of the written request.  What can you do if your boss blows you off?  Check back later for an answer.