December 13 - CSEA Holiday social

From Vickie Ascher, Chapter 327 President:


Dear Members,

Please see flyer below re our upcoming holiday gathering.
Thank you to Laura Gonzalez for designing the festive flyer!

Catastrophic Sick Leave Donation Opportunity

From Vickie Ascher, Chapter 327 President:


Hello CSEA Chapter Members,

Periodically, a member will run out of sick time when facing a catastrophic illness.  Currently, there is no one in our chapter in that position, thank goodness!   However, it’s best to be prepared for such an occurrence.  Our contract speaks to Leaves of Absences in Article 8 and specifically Catastrophic Leave in sections 8.15.1 through 8.15.11.

I am creating a list of those who are willing to donate sick leave hours to a member in need, which of course, could be any one of us.  If you would like to contribute a portion of your sick leave – 8 hours, 6 hours, or any number of your choice – please send back an e-mail (vascher @ marinschools) with your name and the number of hours you would like to donate.  No hours will be deducted from your sick leave bank unless there is a need, in which case you will be contacted to confirm that you are still able to do so. 

In order to participate in the Catastrophic Illness Leave Program as a donor, probationary/permanent unit members must retain 160 hours or the equivalent of 20 work days in their sick leave bank.


Thank you for considering!

November 15 Chapter Meeting - WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET?

From Vickie Ascher, Chapter 327 President:


Dear CSEA members,

Have you ever been perplexed by all those line items on your pay stub?  Come to our next Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, at 3:30 in the Board Room at MCOE and learn to read your pay stub like an expert.  Chapter Vice President Terri Nadell and Treasurer Nancy Duns – both from Payroll/Business - will explain the breakdown and answer any questions you may have.  Be sure to bring a pay stub with you!

Click here for the AGENDA and MINUTES from our last meeting.

Hope to see you there…

OCTOBER 25 Chapter Meeting - Member Benefits Presentation

From Vickie Ascher, Chapter 327 President:


Dear CSEA Chapter Members,

Join us at our next chapter meeting, Wednesday, October 25 to hear a Member Benefits presentation by Beth Mattson, the Member Benefits Coordinator from CSEA headquarters in San Jose.  She will provide information regarding how you can use your CSEA membership to save $.

Also, we will entertain nominations for leadership positions for 2018.

Click here for the AGENDA and MINUTES from our last chapter meeting.

Hope to see you there!

Union Steward Training

From Vickie Ascher, Chapter 327 President:

Hi all,

Please click HERE for the flyer for upcoming Union Steward trainings – Level 1 on October 21, Level 2 on December 2.  This is a great opportunity to learn about employee rights, conflict resolution and much more in a small group with lively discussion in a relaxed environment.  Become involved in your union – we need you!

Registration is required, there is no cost and lunch will be provided.    

CSEA working to help members impacted by wildfires

From CSEA Newslink:

10/10/17

CSEA sends our deepest concern to our members and families being affected by the North Bay Wildfires (Tubbs, Atlas Peak, Nuns and Partrick fires) in the Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake County communities.

“It’s heartbreaking to see people lose so much, so quickly,” Association President Ben Valdepeña said. “Our CSEA family takes care of one another, and we are reaching out to help those affected by the fires.”

CSEA member leaders and staff are actively working with members impacted by the fires. CSEA provides emergency assistance to members in good standing whose primary residence is deemed uninhabitable and partially or temporarily condemned by an official agency.

The Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund provides financial relief to members in need. The fund subsists solely on the generous donations of CSEA members and is disbursed through two different programs: The Emergency Assistance Program and the Humanitarian Assistance Program. CSEA members who have been impacted can apply for up to $1,000 in emergency assistance. Visit csea.com/bjork for applications and forms.

Support for the Dorothy Bjork Fund doesn’t come from union dues—it relies solely on donations from our CSEA family. If you’ve already made a donation, thank you for your generosity. If not, please consider how much your contribution will be appreciated by those members in need. To make a donation, call CSEA Member Benefits at 866-ITS-CSEA (866-487-2732) or click HERE for additional options. 

Assistance for members who lost their homes during the fires

From Vicki Ascher, Chapter 327 President:

Hello everyone,

The past two days have been extremely difficult to say the least.  My heart goes out to all who have been effected by the recent fires. I wanted you to be aware that CSEA is participating in dedicated efforts to support our Classified members who have been affected by this tragic fire . 

Click here for the Emergency Relief Assistance Announcement and click here for the Emergency Assistance Application that explains how affected CSEA members can apply for funds. CSEA offers Emergency Relief Assistance by providing emergency funds to subsidize losses experienced by evacuation or loss of home. The maximum assistance under the program is $1,000 per applicant. Please contact CSEA Member Benefits Director, Karin Buckner at (800) 632- 2128 x 1234 or kbuckner @ csea.com to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

Please contact me if you have any questions.