President's Message by Darrin G. Borders - President
With the summer months behind us it's time to get back to business. I still encourage you to contact the office if there is something we have not yet addressed on your behalf. Now is a good time for us to update you on the progress we have made to this point and to make sure your concerns are being attended to. Below are a few updates on what is currently going on!
The current MOU will expire on June 30, 2008. In an effort to get a jump on the many issues we plan to bring to the "table," we are starting the process early. Please fill out the initial member survery in this mailing an d return it to the BCEA office. Your input is very important and I cannot stress enough how vital each and every member is to this process! The BCEA needs YOUR direction and input so that we negotiate the contract that YOU want. This is only the initial survey. A follow-up survey is planned for late Novewmvber that will include updated retirement package numb ers and a more concise review of the issues we want to ask for. Please return your initial survey by Friday, October 19th.
The 2007 Health Fair was held on Wednesday, September 12th. If you were unable to attend or you still have questions, our PEBT representatives are in the office through October on each Thursday morning or afternoon (please check the calendar on the main page of this website) to assist with your questions and help with enrollments. Open enrollment clsoes for the City plans on October 12, PEBt plans on October 26.
The third annual event will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2007, from 5-9pm. Please see the enclosed flyer for all of the details. This is a wonderful event for people of all ages. The Recreation Committee works hard to bring our members quality Union Member events and this is one not to miss!! Space is extremely limited so please bring your flyer to the BCEA Office and complete the registration.
2007 NOMINATIONS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007, 5:30PM
FIRE TRAINING CENTER, 1845 North Ontario Street
Election Ballots mailed 10/18, due 11/6, counter 11/7, runoffs 11/14 & 11/28
2007 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007, 5:30PM
IATSE Local 80, 2520 Ontario Avenue
In Solidarity,
Darrin G. Borders
President, Burbank City Employees Association