Thanks to the new “majority rule” budget, California passed a $129 billion budget ($86 billion general fund infringement) on time. The budget did NOT include any tax extensions but instead relies heavily on deep cuts to social programs, higher education and hopes to tap into $4 billion of unexpected revenue. If the unanticipated revenue fails to materialize, deeper cuts will be made to social services, universities and it is possible that the K-12 school year may be shortened by seven more days (on top of the five days that Districts could already negotiate). Additionally, the state may need to cut $2.1 billion if voters do not agree to tax extensions by November 2012. So, the abridged version of this message is: there are no cuts to education this year if all $4billion in unanticipated state revenues materialize. Read on for the details…

Hello Local 3782 Union Members,



On Thursday, July 7, 2011, we held our membership meeting at our new location (a huge improvement over our former location and quite a bit less expensive). We provided food and beverages as well as an update regarding our recent meeting with management.



For those of you who could not attend the meeting, here’s a brief summary of what we discussed:



Recently, we were approached by management about the budget crunch and how the ARC of Monmouth would be affected by it. They asked us to consider concessions regarding compensation.



First they asked if we would consider putting off our raise for the fiscal year July 2011 – June 2012. Their alternative proposal was for a wage freeze and contract extension in the following year. After some discussion at our July 7th membership meeting, our reply to management was that after careful consideration, we do not believe our membership would vote to accept that.



We may continue to meet with management on this issue but rest assured that we will bring you the information on any concessions we feel have merit so that you can decide whether or not to accept them.



We thank those members who took the time (we realize not everyone had the ability to attend the meeting) to attend our July 7th meeting. We will try to meet again very soon.



Most of all, we thank you for your support and understanding. We will continue to work hard to protect and improve our contract in every way possible.



Jessie Merritt, President Local 3782

Texas Legislature must "Make Education a Priority". At the start of the 2011-2012 school year, classrooms in Texas schools, will be short changed by $1000 less per student. So if you have 22 students in an elemantary classroom, that means you will have $22,000 less to educate those students.

We must get ready for 2012 Election to take back Texas schools. We have to go out and vote!!!

To view the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2011-2014, click here

On its website, the Baltimore Sun featured an article, "Thousands of state workers forced to pay union fees." The Sun misstated the facts. Click here for the truth.

Chapter 48, awarded President's Award

Congratulations to Andres Bocaletti son of member Rossell Bocaletti and Nikkal Gregg daughter of member Nadine Gregg.

At the general meeting on June 22, 2011, the new board was introduced to the membership.

President- Karen Pilecki

Vice President- Yvonne Macklin

Treasurer- VACANT

Secretary- Sara Breedlove

Baltimore County public health nurses voted to protect jobs with county by a 97% vote.  Yesterday, June 30, 2011, the county nurses let their voices be heard and assured NO furloughs or layoffs for three more years.  In these times of tough economic situations, the members decided it was important to perserve the benefits that have been perviously negotiated and voted to extend the present agreement with the county administration.  Thereby assuring that ALL longevity and steps will be honored and guaranteed.