Congratulations to all the members, you have overwhelmingly passed the 2017/2018 ratification agreement with  approximately  90% yes vote.

I would like to thank the voting Committee for a stellar job, the vote went off without a hitch, special thanks to the voting supervisor (Fred Adler) who did a superb job making sure everything when smooth.

The road show this year had more member participation then  previous years and was a great success, special thanks to Luis Martinez  from Labor Relations for helping put it together and also Naila Ramos and Rosa Novo for a great health care presentations.

2017/2018 Contract Ratification “VOTE”

The ratification vote will be on Tuesday, December 5, polls open at 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the following locations:

1. MSC 1
12525 NW 28 Ave
Miami, FL 33167
2. MSC 2
– 2925 NW 41 Street
Miami, Fl 33142
3. MSC 3
-15301 SW 117 Ave
Miami, Fl 33157
4. MSC 4
– 24600 SW 159 Ave
Miami, Fl 33031
5. Infrastructure & System Support (Warehouse)
2740 NW 104 Court
Miami, Fl 33172

All DCSMEC personnel will be allowed time during the poll hours to vote at their respective locations, ITS personnel can vote at the nearest location to where they are assigned to work that day.

2017/2018 DCSMEC tentative agreement “roadshow” (up date)

We will meet with all DCSMEC personnel stationed at (41 St. Street) MSC-2 on Monday December 4, at 7:30 am and with Redlands (MSC-4) same day at 1:30 pm. For questions and answers about the tentative agreement.

All ITS personnel will attend the nearest site to their work assignments, please notify your supervisor prior to leaving your work station via email, text or phone, DCSMEC members can’t be arbitrarily denied time to attend contract ratification meeting or voting.

Vote for ratification will be on Tuesday, December 5, polls open at 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the following locations:

1. MSC 1
Miami lakes technical education center (auditorium)
5780 NW 158 Street
Miami , FL 33167
2. MSC 2
– 2925 NW 41 Street
Miami, Fl 33142
3. MSC 3
-15301 SW 117 Ave
Miami, Fl 33157
4. MSC 4
– 24600 SW 159 Ave
Miami, Fl 33031
5. Infrastructure & System Support (Warehouse)
2740 NW 104 Court
Miami, Fl 33172

All DCSMEC personnel will be allowed time during the poll hours to vote at their respective locations, ITS personnel can vote at the nearest location to where they are assigned to work that day.

2017/2018 DCSMEC tentative agreement “roadshow”

We will meet with all DCSMEC personnel stationed at (Toy”s) in Miami Lakes Technical Education Center on Thursday November 30, 7:30 am and with Coral Reef (MSC-3) same day at 1:30 pm. For questions and answers about the tentative agreement.

We will meet with all DCSMEC personnel stationed at (41 St. Street) MSC-2 on Monday December 4, at 7:30 am and with Redlands (MSC-4) same day at 1:30 pm. For questions and answers about the tentative agreement.

All ITS personnel will attend the nearest site to their  work assignments, please notify your supervisor prior to leaving your work station via email, text or phone, DCSMEC members can’t be arbitrarily denied time to attend contract ratification meeting or voting.

Vote for ratification will be on Tuesday December 5, polls open at 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the following locations:

LOCATIONS FOR DCSMEC RATIFICATION VOTE

1. MSC 1
12525 NW 28 AVE
Miami, Fl 33167
2. MSC 2
– 2925 NW 41 Street
Miami, Fl 33142
3. MSC 3
-15301 SW 117 Ave
Miami, Fl 33157
4. MSC 4
– 24600 SW 159 Ave
Miami, Fl 33031
5. Infrastructure & System Support (Warehouse)
2740 NW 104 Court
Miami, Fl 33172

All DCSMEC personnel will be allowed time during the poll hours to vote at their respective locations, ITS personnel can vote at the nearest location to where they are assigned to work that day.

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED 2017/2018

Highlights of the tentative agreement:

1. A 2 % (across the board) wage increase, effective 7/1/2017. (Yes, this means RETRO)

2. CEU training provided by the district annually

3.(Safety) employees who work beyond 1:00 am may request late arrival up to three hours.

4. Maximum Vac accrues to 61.5, concession for shorts

• Health Insurance
➢

Options and Health Plan design, the same as last year.

➢ Cigna OAP 10, Cigna OAP 20 and Cigna Local Plus

➢ year 2018, there will be no changes to the employees cost share, and dependent premium and plan designed to CIGNA Local Plus Plan, Cigna OAP 20 & Cigna OAP 10 for employees hired prior to January 1, 2018.

——————–  ENHANCEMENTS ———————-

1. Reduced Urgent Care Center Co-pay by $15.00

2. Reduced Seven Classes of Generic Drug Co-pay to $0.00

3. Reduced Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy Co-pay by $15.00

M-DCPS and DCSMEC have reached a Tentative Agreement for 2017/2018

Thanks to the unyielding effort of our negotiating team and active support from our members, we were able to obtain pay increases for all employees. Income that is retroactive to July 1, 2017 and is not offset by concessions or increases in out-of-pocket expenses.

“The DCSMEC membership deserve much more than available this year,” said Business Representative/Chief Negotiator Rolando Sardiñas. This is a favorable step forward taking into account the lack of funding provided by the Florida Legislature.

The DCSMEC family has maintained top level facilities, opening of schools, and recovered from Hurricane Irma (which affected the entire school district). The level of professionalism, devotion to job, and increased productivity displayed by DCSMEC members is commendable and deserving of recognition.

Details of the tentative agreement will be forthcoming very soon.