The DCSMEC Union has scheduled a meeting for “members only” (No Executive Board members) to meet with the Policies and Procedure Committee on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2315 NW 107 Avenue, Miami, FL  33172 in Conference Room  2M 8-9  from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.

The Policies and Procedure Committee are a group of non-executive board or BA’s members who are working directly with the Unions Attorney to enhance the accountability and reinforce the checks and balances of the Unions’ leadership by creating policies and procedures.

This Committee will meet with the membership to get their suggestions and input as well as share the work done so far.  After meeting with the members on the 8^th, they will again meet with our Attorneys and finalize their recommendations.

This is your chance to get involved and voice your opinion, so I encourage your attendance.

Fraternally:
Joe Cortese

December 1, 2011

Dear Brothers and Sisters/Members of the DCSMEC Union:

I am certain by now that most of you have heard enough rumors about problems in DCSMEC, problems with the budget and generally that the sky is falling that your either on edge, outraged or downright sick.  Me, I’m sick and disgusted at many of the things that are going on around us but I am not ready to give up the fight.  I find that the rumors are almost always worse then the realities and with that in mind I have decided to come out to the yards this week and try to talk to as many of you as possible.  These are dark days and there are many things to be concerned about but if we stay united our chances improve.  I have been in a full time leadership role in DCSMEC for 10 years and I will not abandon you now so please contact your yard representatives and stewards to find out when I will be stopping by a location near you.  I need you to know the truth, I need your input and most of all I need your support.

 United we Stand, Divided we Fall.

Fraternally,
Joe Cortese

November 7, 2011

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

This notice is to inform you that Business Agent; Keith Love resigned from the Union and will be joining his workforce in Sheet Metal effective October 28, 2011.  The Union is fully functional and is currently undergoing an audit which will be completed the early part of November and all information will be made available at our next General Membership meeting November 15, 2011 at 2315 NW 107 Avenue, Conference Room 2M8-9 at 4:30pm.

Fraternally:
Joe Cortese

October, 2011

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

DCSMEC is sending out a package by mail to all effected members who chose to take a 20% pay reduction in lieu of a layoff.  You will be given the opportunity to suspend your union dues while you remain in a reduction of salary.  You must read and fill out all forms in the package and return them to the DCSMEC as soon as possible (a pre-paid envelope has been provided for your convenience). If you do not receive a package by mail during the next 5 days, please contact the DCSMEC office immediately and request one.  The officers of DCSMEC will continue to look at any and all available ways to offset this financial hardship while protecting your employment with the District.

In solidarity,

Keith Love
Business Agent

July 2011