The CCPOA, Calofornia Correctional Peace Officers Association is one of the toughest unions out there representing correctional officers. A model we can all be proud of! This is the latest from their site:
Today CCPOA is launching our First Watch Frontline News video reports so that we can get first hand information on important events out to you faster. We hope to post a new report a least once a month, or more often as important events happen that effect you...WATCH on CCPOA.TV
These videos show why correctional officers, "Walk the toughest beat!"
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NEWS SITE FOR CURRENT AND RETIRED CORRECTIONS OFFICERS! This blog will keep up on current events affecting Detention Deputies and Corrections Officers. SINCE 2006!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Hennepin County Jail Swine Flu
Hennepin County makes move to reduce jail population for H1N1, then back-tracks.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Lisa Kiava said the court order resulted from a "general miscommunication" between Sheriff Rich Stanek's office and the courts. She was unable to say how or by whom it was miscommunicated to Wernick.
Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal said when she heard about the order, she contacted Wernick and told him it wasn't necessary now. The city handles many of the lower-level crimes. Segal said she understood Stanek's office requested the order "in good faith," but she opposes it -- for now. (Star Tribune)
Sheriff's spokeswoman Lisa Kiava said the court order resulted from a "general miscommunication" between Sheriff Rich Stanek's office and the courts. She was unable to say how or by whom it was miscommunicated to Wernick.
Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal said when she heard about the order, she contacted Wernick and told him it wasn't necessary now. The city handles many of the lower-level crimes. Segal said she understood Stanek's office requested the order "in good faith," but she opposes it -- for now. (Star Tribune)
I'm glad Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal is so knowledgable of Swine Flu and the jail's plan. Is she aware that there's a Special Order that we must stay home for seven days if we get flu like syptoms? How well will that work in a full jail?
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Teamsters Local 320 Meeting
Teamsters Local 320 Meeting
September 25th, 2009
1200- 1300 and 1500-1600 hours
Teamsters Building
3001 University Ave. S.E.
Suite 5000
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Agenda:
Upcoming Contract
The 28 Day Schedule
Excessive Discipline
NO FAIR SHARE!
If you are unsure of your status call 612/378-8700 and inquire
September 25th, 2009
1200- 1300 and 1500-1600 hours
Teamsters Building
3001 University Ave. S.E.
Suite 5000
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Agenda:
Upcoming Contract
The 28 Day Schedule
Excessive Discipline
NO FAIR SHARE!
If you are unsure of your status call 612/378-8700 and inquire
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Arbitrator Picked
The arbitrator has been picked for the excessive discipline from a DWI. Just waitng for the date to be set now.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Happy Labor Day
The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City.[1] In the aftermath of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of the US military and US Marshals during the 1894 Pullman Strike, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with Labor as a top political priority. Fearing further conflict, legislation making Labor Day a national holiday was rushed through Congress unanimously and signed into law a mere six days after the end of the strike.[2] Cleveland was also concerned that aligning a US labor holiday with existing international May Day celebrations would stir up negative emotions linked to the Haymarket Affair.[3] All 50 U.S. states have made Labor Day a state holiday.
Happy Labor Day Teamsters, we have a proud history!
Join the Union
There are still a few Fair Share detention deputies out there. I will be putting the following letter and applications in their mail boxes this week:
Join the Union!
You’re getting this letter because you are listed as “Fair Share” not a member of Teamsters Local 320.
Why join the union?
1. The Contract. You get to vote on the contract. This upcoming contract will be very important because we will finally be able to craft some language that reflects the 28 day schedule.
2. Teamsters Legal Defense Fund. ALL full members are covered by the Teamsters Legal Defense Fund. This means if an inmate and/or the employer accuses you of a criminal or civil matter your legal expenses, lawyer fees and all are covered. Fair Share are on their own. Would you drive a car without insurance?
3. Solidarity. Fair Share tells the employer you don’t care and weakens our bargaining position. Strength is in numbers.
4. Elect Stewards. Every 2 years all stewards are up for election. Members elect their stewards.
What has the Union done for me?
1. Paid Holidays. Teamsters Local 320 got us paid holidays. Pre-Teamsters Holidays were worked at straight time.
2. 55 Retirement. Teamsters Local 320 got us the 55 Correctional Retirement. Prior to that we would have worked until 67.
3. Blood Borne Pathogens Bill. Teamsters Local 320 passed the Blood Borne Pathogens Bill. This means if you are exposed to an inmates blood and body fluids they can be forced to give a blood sample to test for disease.
The Union also represents you in Internal Affairs and defends you if you are disciplined. We file grievances on your behalf and advocate for you. Strength is in numbers and unity.
JOIN THE UNION!
Join the Union!
You’re getting this letter because you are listed as “Fair Share” not a member of Teamsters Local 320.
Why join the union?
1. The Contract. You get to vote on the contract. This upcoming contract will be very important because we will finally be able to craft some language that reflects the 28 day schedule.
2. Teamsters Legal Defense Fund. ALL full members are covered by the Teamsters Legal Defense Fund. This means if an inmate and/or the employer accuses you of a criminal or civil matter your legal expenses, lawyer fees and all are covered. Fair Share are on their own. Would you drive a car without insurance?
3. Solidarity. Fair Share tells the employer you don’t care and weakens our bargaining position. Strength is in numbers.
4. Elect Stewards. Every 2 years all stewards are up for election. Members elect their stewards.
What has the Union done for me?
1. Paid Holidays. Teamsters Local 320 got us paid holidays. Pre-Teamsters Holidays were worked at straight time.
2. 55 Retirement. Teamsters Local 320 got us the 55 Correctional Retirement. Prior to that we would have worked until 67.
3. Blood Borne Pathogens Bill. Teamsters Local 320 passed the Blood Borne Pathogens Bill. This means if you are exposed to an inmates blood and body fluids they can be forced to give a blood sample to test for disease.
The Union also represents you in Internal Affairs and defends you if you are disciplined. We file grievances on your behalf and advocate for you. Strength is in numbers and unity.
JOIN THE UNION!
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
What's Up
The arbitrators are in the process of being picked for the excessive discipline from a DWI. The County is dragging it's feet but it's getting there.
Sheets will be going out to all members to write down what you want us to negotiate in the upcoming contract.
Self nomination sheets will be posted this week for 2 more stewards.
Regarding our former steward that that Sheriff Stanek is attempting to fire, Teamsters has paid for a lawyer to represent his Garrity Rights violated by Sheriff Stanek. Our member has chosen the Veteran's preference route and I'm confident he'll be back at work. He has the full backing of Teamsters local 320, as do all of us. Many more details will be on our egroup documenting the BS from this administration.
Sheets will be going out to all members to write down what you want us to negotiate in the upcoming contract.
Self nomination sheets will be posted this week for 2 more stewards.
Regarding our former steward that that Sheriff Stanek is attempting to fire, Teamsters has paid for a lawyer to represent his Garrity Rights violated by Sheriff Stanek. Our member has chosen the Veteran's preference route and I'm confident he'll be back at work. He has the full backing of Teamsters local 320, as do all of us. Many more details will be on our egroup documenting the BS from this administration.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
A letter from our Business Agent
Dear Members,
In all of my years as a Teamsters Business Agent I have never seen a more anti-union Sheriff and administration then Sheriff Stanek and the Sheriff’s Administration currently at Hennepin County. Never before have I seen a Sheriff get involved to have one of our members and stewards charged with a case they not only had no personal knowledge of, but that was outside of their jurisdiction. Sheriff Stanek has no regard for our labor contract, labor law, Garrity rights, veterans’ rights or even past settlement agreements. Sheriff Stanek has misused County and public resources by sending out personal and protected information to agencies outside of the scope of his office and jurisdiction in an effort to slander one of our members, and misusing county employees and taxpayer resources to accomplish this anti-union goal. These anti-union qualities exhibited by Sheriff Stanek are unworthy of the high office of the Hennepin County Sheriff that the public has entrusted him with.
Business Agent Tom Perkins, Teamsters Local 320
In all of my years as a Teamsters Business Agent I have never seen a more anti-union Sheriff and administration then Sheriff Stanek and the Sheriff’s Administration currently at Hennepin County. Never before have I seen a Sheriff get involved to have one of our members and stewards charged with a case they not only had no personal knowledge of, but that was outside of their jurisdiction. Sheriff Stanek has no regard for our labor contract, labor law, Garrity rights, veterans’ rights or even past settlement agreements. Sheriff Stanek has misused County and public resources by sending out personal and protected information to agencies outside of the scope of his office and jurisdiction in an effort to slander one of our members, and misusing county employees and taxpayer resources to accomplish this anti-union goal. These anti-union qualities exhibited by Sheriff Stanek are unworthy of the high office of the Hennepin County Sheriff that the public has entrusted him with.
Business Agent Tom Perkins, Teamsters Local 320
Monday, August 24, 2009
Steward Nominations
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Sheriff's Office Again Shows Disregard For Employees
Once again the Sheriff's Office has changed the days off of detention deputies 5 days after the 28 day schedule was posted. This disregard for the personal lives of it's employees brings us stress, problems at home and lost money for hotel reservations and airline tickets purchased.
While I realize the Sheriff's Office likes the flexibility (for them) of the schedule and thinks it is saving them money I wish they would honor what they said they would do and lock out the schedule 10 days before as they promised, instead of posting the schedule and then pulling a fast one on us.
I encourage anyone adversely affected by this change to work the chain of command to fix their days off and if that doesn't work to file a grievance to recover money spent for plans that was subsequently lost.
While I realize the Sheriff's Office likes the flexibility (for them) of the schedule and thinks it is saving them money I wish they would honor what they said they would do and lock out the schedule 10 days before as they promised, instead of posting the schedule and then pulling a fast one on us.
I encourage anyone adversely affected by this change to work the chain of command to fix their days off and if that doesn't work to file a grievance to recover money spent for plans that was subsequently lost.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Integrity?
Integrity?
Watch Don Shelby's comments after being duped into doing a training film for the Sheriff:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=34648@wcco.dayport.com
Watch the reactions by the Mayor of Minneapolis and the Chief of Police to the Sheriff's version of what happened at the 35W bridge collapse:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=34649@wcco.dayport.com
Watch Don Shelby's comments after being duped into doing a training film for the Sheriff:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=34648@wcco.dayport.com
Watch the reactions by the Mayor of Minneapolis and the Chief of Police to the Sheriff's version of what happened at the 35W bridge collapse:
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=34649@wcco.dayport.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
History Lesson
Headline News
Street Festival, Program and Walking Tour to Commemorate Historic 1934 Strike
July 9 -
Seventy-five years ago this summer, in grim economic times, all hell broke loose on the streets of Minneapolis. A Teamster strike shut down all truck traffic in the city.
Street Festival, Program and Walking Tour to Commemorate Historic 1934 Strike
July 9 -
Seventy-five years ago this summer, in grim economic times, all hell broke loose on the streets of Minneapolis. A Teamster strike shut down all truck traffic in the city.
Teamsters Local 320 Summer Picnic
The 4th Annual Teamsters Local 320 Summer picnic is Sunday August 16, 2009
Where? Como Zoo
Lunch Served From 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
RSVP by sending in the flier you received in the mail or call 612/378-8700 for your food vouchers.
See you there!
CLICK HERE for more information.
Where? Como Zoo
Lunch Served From 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
RSVP by sending in the flier you received in the mail or call 612/378-8700 for your food vouchers.
See you there!
CLICK HERE for more information.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Grievance Update
Today Teamsters Business Agent Tom Perkins and myself met with Hennepin County Labor Relations and Hennepin County Sheriff's Inspector Martin to discuss three grievances.
The first was a grievance over excessive discipline for one of our members.
The second was the class action grievance over the 1.5% inconvenient work schedule pay we gave up in January 2002 for the Holiday clause now nullified by Sheriff Stanek's 28 day schedule that we are again entitled too.
They have 10 days to respond to the first two grievances with their decision.
The third grievance was the class action grievance dealing with the overtime we are due under Federal Labor Law for changing in and out of our uniforms and over unpaid overtime for late relief from duty stations since the implementation of the 28 day schedule.
The third grievance is now divided. Hennepin County Labor Relations contends that the changing in and out of uniforms is a matter for the courts as our contract does not deal with this. We will keep you posted on Teamsters action on this.
The second part over unpaid overtime for late relief from duty stations was easier. Past practice has been that we started and ended our shift in the sign in room. Labor Relations said that you should be relieved from your duty stations with enough time to return your keys by the end of your shift. They agreed that you are entitled to overtime for travel time from your duty station if relieved late or exactly at the end of your shift.
IMPORTANT: GIVE ME ALL RECORDS OF LATE RELIEF/TRAVEL OVERTIME DENIED AT THE END OF YOUR SHIFT. IF IT WAS DELETED FROM WORKFORCE YOUR WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO ME WILL SUFFICE SO I CAN PRESENT IT TO THE COUNTY FOR YOUR OVERTIME PAY.
PLEASE PUT ALL LATE RELIEF/TRAVEL OVERTIME IN WORKFORCE!
The first was a grievance over excessive discipline for one of our members.
The second was the class action grievance over the 1.5% inconvenient work schedule pay we gave up in January 2002 for the Holiday clause now nullified by Sheriff Stanek's 28 day schedule that we are again entitled too.
They have 10 days to respond to the first two grievances with their decision.
The third grievance was the class action grievance dealing with the overtime we are due under Federal Labor Law for changing in and out of our uniforms and over unpaid overtime for late relief from duty stations since the implementation of the 28 day schedule.
The third grievance is now divided. Hennepin County Labor Relations contends that the changing in and out of uniforms is a matter for the courts as our contract does not deal with this. We will keep you posted on Teamsters action on this.
The second part over unpaid overtime for late relief from duty stations was easier. Past practice has been that we started and ended our shift in the sign in room. Labor Relations said that you should be relieved from your duty stations with enough time to return your keys by the end of your shift. They agreed that you are entitled to overtime for travel time from your duty station if relieved late or exactly at the end of your shift.
IMPORTANT: GIVE ME ALL RECORDS OF LATE RELIEF/TRAVEL OVERTIME DENIED AT THE END OF YOUR SHIFT. IF IT WAS DELETED FROM WORKFORCE YOUR WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO ME WILL SUFFICE SO I CAN PRESENT IT TO THE COUNTY FOR YOUR OVERTIME PAY.
PLEASE PUT ALL LATE RELIEF/TRAVEL OVERTIME IN WORKFORCE!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
New Class Action Grievance
Today a class action grievance was filed by myself and our business agent to restore the 1.5% inconvenient work schedule pay we gave up in January 2002 for the Holiday clause now nullified by Sheriff Stanek's 28 day schedule. Our business agent was told by Sheriff Stanek this would be restored when the 28 day schedule took effect, it was not.
Also, the step two class action grievance over the Sheriff's Office denial of overtime has been rescheduled until next week. Not only has the administration not kept their word that we were to be in the locker room at the start of our shift and at our duty station 15 minutes later, something repeated even at our very last shift briefings, they are often not approving overtime for late relief either.
A little bitchin', four years ago the county asked us to accept two years of no cost of living raises saying it was a once in a lifetime situation. We did this. This year we are again looking at another set of zero's. Last summer all vacations and even days off were cancelled for the RNC. We didn't complain but rose to the occasion.
Now this year the Sheriff's Office switched us to the 28 day schedule effectively ruining many of our members summer. They were asked repeatedly not to go to this schedule, one not used at any other jail in the country, especially in such a bad year for contract negotiations, but they did it anyways over repeated complaints from the union.
I can only say this. This will be one hell of a contract for them to negotiate.
Also, the step two class action grievance over the Sheriff's Office denial of overtime has been rescheduled until next week. Not only has the administration not kept their word that we were to be in the locker room at the start of our shift and at our duty station 15 minutes later, something repeated even at our very last shift briefings, they are often not approving overtime for late relief either.
A little bitchin', four years ago the county asked us to accept two years of no cost of living raises saying it was a once in a lifetime situation. We did this. This year we are again looking at another set of zero's. Last summer all vacations and even days off were cancelled for the RNC. We didn't complain but rose to the occasion.
Now this year the Sheriff's Office switched us to the 28 day schedule effectively ruining many of our members summer. They were asked repeatedly not to go to this schedule, one not used at any other jail in the country, especially in such a bad year for contract negotiations, but they did it anyways over repeated complaints from the union.
I can only say this. This will be one hell of a contract for them to negotiate.
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