Hurricane Ian has been life-altering for many, with homes and businesses being significantly damaged or destroyed. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this catastrophic Hurricane.

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, DCSMEC held nominations for new officers. We would like to congratulate all officers who ran unopposed:

Business representative/Chief negotiator: Rolando Sardinas
Business agent/Financial secretary treasurer: Arthur Bowra

Recording secretary: Oliver Reyes

Sergeant at Arms: Angel Lamberto

Yard representatives:

MSC-3: Jerry Worley 

MSC-4: Gabriel Ho

Contested positions are as follows:

President: (One position)

Currently sitting: Howard Horne

Contesting: Carlos Vega

Vice President: (One position)

Currently sitting: Curtis Green

Contesting: David Sears

Executive Board: (Four positions)

Currently sitting: Santiago Gomez

Currently sitting: Raymone Jones 

Contesting: Victor Aguiar

Contesting: John Everett 

Contesting: Eric Goldhammer 

Contesting: Erick Morgan

Contesting: Johnnie Nesmith

Negotiation Committee: (Two positions)

Contesting: Eldys Diaz

Contesting: Pedro Martinez

Contesting: Lawrence Morat

Yard representative: (One position per yard)

MSC-1: Currently sitting: Howard Horne

MSC-1: Contesting: Carlos Vega

MSC-2: Currently sitting: Hercules Allen

MSC-2: Contesting: Rueben Mims

The district informed all Unions that due to state regulations there will be no electronic elections this year. Elections for officers will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at all four MSC yards, and the ITS warehouse. Polls will open at 7 AM and close at 3:30 PM. An election committee was selected at the general meeting, as per the DCSMEC by-laws, consisting of Brad Berman (chairman), Juan Bermudez, Alton Bryant, Angel Lamberto and Jermaine Mickens.

DCSMEC would like to thank all the members who participated and wish the best of luck to all the candidates. Please make sure you VOTE on October 13, 2022.

Attention all members, just a reminder that we have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the DCSMEC hall located at 8250 NW 27th  Street (Suit 308) Doral, FL 33122. The meeting starts promptly at 4:30pm and normally concludes no later than 7:30pm.

Nominations for Officers will take place at the meeting under a special order of business. Nominees who are not present at the meeting to accept their nomination must provide a letter of acceptance to the DCSMEC office. The letter can be hand-delivered or mailed, but it must be received within 5 (five) days after nominations, or the nominee will not be included on the ballot. 

An Election Committee will be selected by a majority vote of the membership attending the regular meeting prior to elections, under a special order of business. The Committee will count votes and assure that only qualified DCSMEC members vote.

We encourage all members to attend, participate and get informed. Please refrain from parking on assigned/numbered spaces. Park only in unmarked spaces. Please be advised that building management will tow all improperly parked vehicles. All meetings are strictly for members only.

Attention all Zone Mechanics: DCSMEC is happy to announce that the 2022 bid has been scheduled for December 1st, 2022, at 7:30 am at Miami Jackson Senior auditorium. Take this time to consider if you want to bid and what your preference are. Remember that seniority has its privileges.

Attention all recently hired RMSM-1: here is your training calendar for the months of September and October 2022:

September 5-9th. A/C training

September 12-23rd. Electrical training

September 26-30th. Plumbing training 

October 3-4th. ITS SAP training

Attention all members, just a reminder that we have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the DCSMEC hall located at 8250 NW 27th  Street (Suit 308) Doral, FL 33122. The meeting starts promptly at 4:30pm and normally concludes no later than 7:30pm.

Nominations for Officers will take place at the meeting under a special order of business. Nominees who are not present at the meeting to accept their nomination must provide a letter of acceptance to the DCSMEC office. The letter can be hand-delivered or mailed, but it must be received within 5 (five) days after nominations, or the nominee will not be included on the ballot. 

An Election Committee will be selected by a majority vote of the membership attending the regular meeting prior to elections, under a special order of business. The Committee will count votes and assure that only qualified DCSMEC members vote.

We encourage all members to attend, participate and get informed. Please refrain from parking on assigned/numbered spaces. Park only in unmarked spaces. Please be advised that building management will tow all improperly parked vehicles. All meetings are strictly for members only.

Attention all DCSMEC members, we have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the DCSMEC hall located at 8250 NW 27th  Street (Suit 308) Doral, FL 33122. The meeting starts promptly at 4:30pm and normally concludes no later than 7:30pm.

Nominations for Officers will take place at the meeting, under a special order of business. Nominees who are not present at the meeting to accept their nomination must provide a letter of acceptance to the DCSMEC office. The letter can be hand-delivered or mailed, but it must be received within 5 (five) days after nominations, or the nominee will not be included on the ballot. 

An Election Committee will be selected by a majority vote of the membership attending the regular meeting prior to elections, under a special order of business. The Committee will count votes and assure that only qualified DCSMEC members vote.

We encourage all members to attend, participate and get informed. Please refrain from parking on assigned/numbered spaces. Park only in unmarked spaces. Please be advised that building management will tow all improperly parked vehicles. All meetings are strictly for members only.

This Labor Day, I hope you look back over the past year and feel good about all that we have accomplished together. Congratulations on your outstanding performance! Always remember that you are valued and appreciated for all of your hard work and skills; your unique qualities and dedication for our academic community is what makes the DCSMEC family so special. 

Our accomplishments over this past year and the progress we have made are unmatched in our industry. Collectively, we stand side-by-side with each other to make them happen. I want to thank you for your hard work. Now sit back, rest, enjoy time with friends and family, and I look forward to greater things ahead for all of us. Enjoy the long weekend, you definitely deserve it! Celebrate the fact that you make a difference in the lives of our students and staff. Have a great Labor Day!