DCSMEC NOTICE
Management has informed the Union that due to a computer glitch, some erroneous information went out to members about being realigned this morning. If you feel that you are one of these members please call the number listed below to Management and report this immediately:
305-995-4011
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In addition to the reminder posted last week of our General Membership meeting tomorrow, March 19, 2013 we will also have two guests at this meeting; Rosa Novo, Employee Benefits Director from the Office of Risk and Benefits Management to discuss Spring Enrollment and new federal changes that will affect our new health insurance and also Mr. Francis Hoar from Facilities Operations Maintenance to discuss the realignment of the Satellites and to discuss details and answer questions.
Please make every effort to attend.
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese
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Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Please make a note that our next General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 2315 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, 33172 in Conference Room 2M 8-10 at 4:30pm. Please make every effort to attend.
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese
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The Florida Supreme Court has sided with the Legislature in upholding a Law requiring government employees to contribute 3% of their pay towards their retirement plans.
The 4-3 decision allows lawmakers to collect up to $2 billion by June 30, 2013; the end of the State’s Fiscal year.
DCSMEC disagreed with this ruling as we believe that using middle class workers in this State to balance the budget is wrong. However, as a nation of laws we respect the Court’s decision.
We hope the Lawmakers in this State do not forget that the savings “come from the backs of hard working middle class Americans” who are active members of FRS.
To get full details on court ruling visit http://www.miamiherald.com /2012/01/17/3187217/florida-supreme-court-upholds.html
Rolando Sardinas
Business Agent
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Dear Brothers and Sisters:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Please be reminded that our next General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 4:30pm at the DCSMEC location, 2315 NW 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172 in Conference Room 2M 8-10.
Look forward to seeing you then.
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The General Membership meeting scheduled for November 20th, 2012 will be cancelled due to this falling on Thanksgiving week. If there is a need the President will call a special called meeting after the holidays.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese
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Dear Members:
The Union is proud to announce that the Bond Referendum to generate 1.2 billion dollars for refurbishing and replacing and/or updating our schools has passed by a large margin. Thanks to all of our members who helped and to all of our members who voted.
There were many important candidates and issues voted on and resolved in this election and regardless of your political affiliation or convictions what is most important now is that we come together and work in unison.
There are serious problems facing this Nation, this State, this Country and this Union and we need and appreciate your input and support.
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese
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Dear Members:
It has been brought to our attention by Maintenance Management that standby duty will be suspended for all trades except Carpentry until further notice. It was not explained to us why carpentry was excluded however, it was discussed with us that the Capital Outlay Budget is still underfunded and we were not given any indication as to if or when standby duty will resume. On page 21, (Section 6) of our contract it clearly indicates that “the bureau/office head of designee may, at his/her discretion establish a category of duty designated as “standby” for any of the trade classifications within the unit”. This of course also means that they can discontinue/suspend the practice. We will continue to pursue the reinstatement of “standby” which we feel is a great benefit to the District, Community and especially the Children! Hopefully this will only be a temporary situation. If there are any changes we will notify our members as soon as possible.
Fraternally,
Joe Cortese, Business Representative
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