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Contact Local 17 Representative Rene Jankiewicz
(Jankiewicz is currently on leave, contact Roberta Burnett - roberta@ifpte17.org)
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March 4, 2010
The bargaining unit voted, last night, to remain in the County plan. There will be an open enrollment within ten working days. Open enrollment will be held for our group within ten (10) working days after ratification (March 3, 2010) that will last for a minimum of five (5) days.
Below, you will find a copy of Pierce County’s proposal. We will have two more informational meeting for the membership to clarify any questions folks may have on:
March 3, 2010
Noon to 1 p.m.
or
5 to 6 p.m.
Tacoma Mall Office Bldg Conference Room 4A and 4B
We encourage you to attend this meeting to ensure your complete understanding of the proposal, the history of the negotiations and the implications of either accepting or rejecting the offer.
If the bargaining unit votes to move to Teamsters, we need everyone to complete the participant data form and return it to a steward or officer by March 9, 2010.
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News
2010 Medical/Dental Plans
At our last mediation session on December 2, with the assistant of a State Mediator we still did not reach an agreement with the County in regards to the 2010 Medical/Dental plans.
Nov. 24 - Medical/lay-off Update
Read more
Nov. 13 - Health Care Negotations News
Read update from Pierce County Chapter President Troy Lee
Other News
Local 17 was contacted regarding the Council's decision to cut 22 positions in PALS. Local 17 representative and Chapter President will be meeting with management on November 23, 2009 to get additional information on the layoffs, bumping and the impact of the entire bargaining unit.
Once the Executive was made aware by Representative Jankiewicz of the issues and specifics around the asbestos complaint, The Executive recognized the importance of taking care of the safety and welfare of Pierce County employees and resolved the issue by withdrawing the L&I appeal.
Laid Off and Medical Benefits News
Read more...
Contracts Passed
Your Contracts were Passed by the Council on July 14.
Engineers Contract - PDF
Supervisors Contract - PDF
3-Year Agreement Approved
Pierce County members in the General and Supervisors bargaining units approve a three-year Agreement that includes an increase of 5.22%, retroactive to January 1, 2009, and wage increases in 2010 and 2011 will be 90% of the CPI-U with a 2.5% minimum and 5.5% maximum.
Other highlights in the settlement are maintenance of healthcare benefits in 2009 with openers in subsequent years, emergency response pay during inclement weather for Road Operations, clarification in layoff language, a sick leave incentive program, changing paid reserve military leave from 15 to 21 days, as well as some other language changes. Members ratified the Agreement March 11.
Pierce County Supervisors
RE: Vote - Read More
From the phone calls I’ve received and comments I’ve heard, one common theme is, “During these tight economic times, we need the Union now more than ever!” If you choose to save your Union, I think of the old adage, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” This is your chance to reaffirm your commitment to looking out for yourselves –AND–for each other. When you receive your ballot, check:  “YES” I wish to be represented by IFPTE Local 17. - Local Union Rep. Rene Jankiewicz
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Officers
The Officers for January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 are:
President:
Hans Hunger
Vice-President:
Juan Loyola
Secretary Treasurer:
Rachel Wiseman
REC Delegates:
Troy Lee
Helmut Schmidt
Randy Spinharney
Stewards:
Raymond Belleza
Bryan Chappell
Chris Estep, Sr.
Troy Lee
Juan Loyola
Seth Schade
Rod Gratzer
Sarah Motsenbocker
Mike Manley
Randy Spinharney
Kerry Obermire
Aaron Erickson
Pierce Pages
Nov. 18 - Health Care update/survey Read the Pierce Pages
Contract Pierce Page archives -
Read the May 09 Pierce Pages
VEBA VOTE Info
June 25, 2009
Both Bargaining Units voted to accept the VEBA plan. See Plan documents below (PDFs)
Dec. 2009 Cobra Subsidy Extended
See document
Nomination and Election of Chapter Officers
Either at the December 7, 2009 chapter meeting or through nominations, the following members were nominated to fill a one (1) year term, January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The nominations will remain open until February 8, 2010 for any additional nominations.
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