Management has sent out news alerts, see attached and make sure you are compliant.

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On Memorial Day, and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedom.

This Memorial Day (2025) DCSMEC honors and remembers all our heroes who gave everything to secure our country’s freedom. Take a moment to pray for our heroes and their families. Please enjoy the long weekend and be safe. Roly, Arthur and the entire DCSMEC executive board hopes you have a great memorial Day weekend.

We have a General Membership Meeting today Monday, May 19, 2025. 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.

DCSMEC will be celebrating our Golden Jubilee, with a scrumptious dessert for all attendees. This is an election year for all DCSMEC officers. Arthur Bowra and Rolando Sardinas will not be running for any DCSMEC positions. New leadership positions will be available and it will determine the future direction of DCSMEC. I suggest you be present at this meeting to get all the latest information. Consider running for an open position in your Union and take advantage to get all of your questions answered by the current leadership.

The DCSMEC bylaws states nominations for open positions will be at the September general membership meeting. Election of officers will be held on the second Thursday in October by secret ballot, and Installation of Officers shall be held at the next Regular Bi-Monthly General Membership meeting (November general membership meeting).

We encourage you to attend the meeting and get all of your questions answered. Please refrain from parking on the 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.

We have a General Membership Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025. 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.

DCSMEC will be celebrating membership day with a scrumptious dessert for all attendees. This is an election year for all DCSMEC officers. Arthur Bowra and Rolando Sardinas will not be running for any DCSMEC positions. New leadership positions will be available and it will determine the future direction of DCSMEC. I suggest you be present at this meeting to get all the latest information. Consider running for an open position in your Union and take advantage to get all of your questions answered by the current leadership.

The DCSMEC bylaws states nominations for open positions will be at the September general membership meeting. Election of officers will be held on the second Thursday in October by secret ballot, and Installation of Officers shall be held at the next Regular Bi-Monthly General Membership meeting (November general membership meeting).

We encourage you to attend the meeting and get all of your questions answered. Please refrain from parking on the 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.

Dear DCSMEC Brothers and Sisters,

We hope this message finds you in great spirits!

As we approach the upcoming election, nominations in September, we strongly encourage each of you to consider running for an office. This is a valuable opportunity to take an active role in shaping the future of DCSMEC and to be a voice for your fellow members.

In addition, we urge you to attend both the General Membership and Stewards’ Meetings. Staying informed and involved is essential—not only to keep up with the latest developments but also to build stronger connections with your union brothers and sisters. These gatherings are a great space to share ideas, ask questions, and enjoy some quality time with fellow members.

If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing dcsmecba@gmail.com or calling 305-477-6002 and leaving a message.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

In Solidarity,
Your DCSMEC Leadership Team

DCSMEC wishes you a Happy Spring Break. Please enjoy family, friends, and BBQ’s. This is a time to relax, refresh, and renew. As we say goodbye to winter, we look forward to sunny days. Remember to hydrate and enjoy the spring-filled days.

We have a General Membership Meeting today Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 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.

This is an election year for all DCSMEC officers, Arthur Bowra and Rolando Sardinas will not be running for any DCSMEC positions, new leadership positions will be available and it will determine the future direction of DCSMEC. I suggest you be present at this meeting to get all the latest information. Consider running for an open position in your Union and take advantage to get all your questions answered by the current leadership.

The DCSMEC bylaws states nominations for open positions will be at the September general membership meeting, Election of officers will be held on the second Thursday in October by secret ballot, and Installation of Officers shall be held at the next Regular Bi-Monthly General Membership meeting (November general membership meeting).

We encourage you to attend the meeting and get all of your questions answered. Please refrain from parking on the 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.

We have a General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. 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.

This is an election year for all DCSMEC officers, Arthur Bowra and Rolando Sardinas will not be running for any DCSMEC positions, new leadership positions will be available and it will determine the future direction of DCSMEC. I suggest you be present at this meeting to get all the latest information. Consider running for an open position in your Union and take advantage to get all your questions answered by the current leadership.

The DCSMEC bylaws states nominations for open positions will be at the September general membership meeting, Election of officers will be held on the second Thursday in October by secret ballot, and Installation of Officers shall be held at the next Regular Bi-Monthly General Membership meeting (November general membership meeting).

We encourage you to attend the meeting and get all of your questions answered. Please refrain from parking on the 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.

DCSMEC hopes you are enjoying the half hour early release before a holiday. Happy President’s Day to all the DCSMEC members, today we honor the dedication and service of our leaders and celebrate the vision, courage, and leader ship of those who have guided our country forward. May God Bless you and may God Bless America in Peace and Glory always.

Some members were concerned that the insurance paperwork they filled out did not represent the new bargain (I.e. two times their annual base salary) in board-paid life insurance coverage. DCSMEC addressed the subject with management. Below is the response from Management. I hope this addresses your concerns:

Good afternoon, Mr. Sardinas,

I want to first express my appreciation for our conversation this morning. As discussed, please accept this email as a follow-up to document the status of this negotiated benefit.

As discussed during the 2025 Bargaining Sessions, we negotiated through “Proposal #15” that employees represented by your unit will receive, effective January 1, 2025, two times their annual base salary in board-paid life insurance coverage.

However, as mentioned, the system has not yet been updated to reflect this negotiated amount, and employee records still show one-time the annual base salary.

Therefore, please consider this email as our commitment to the following:

• The coverage will be enforced retroactively to January 1, 2025.
• Employees who wish to cancel any current additional coverage they are purchasing will be allowed to do so. However, if they wish to increase their coverage in the future, they must go through the underwriting process, pending the carrier’s approval.
• We are closely monitoring death claims. If any employee represented by this unit passes away, we will manually override the system so that MetLife pays the correct amount.
• The system update is projected to be completed by the end of this month, or at the latest by March.
• Once the change is made, we will communicate this to the employees in your unit, allowing them the option to reduce their optional life coverage if they wish, as well as the importance of reviewing their beneficiary designation.

My sincere apologies for the delay in updating this benefit, and I want to assure you that your members will receive the negotiated coverage. We are also available to answer any questions they may have.

I appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.

Thank you.

Rosa Novo

Administrative Benefits Director

Office of Risk and Benefits Management