Headline News
RIT Case Settlement with UCSD
January 19, 2012
Brothers / Sisters:
SETC had a BIG day yesterday! Finally, we have a settlement on our reduction-it time (RIT) case! The arbitrator has issued his decision supporting our claim that the RIT was not done properly according to seniority order. As a result, in some late evening negotiations (January 18, 2012), SETC came to an agreement with UCSD for the following award to our members:
- Full restoration of benefits that were reduced during the RIT that took place in 2009/2010.
- All sick time, vacation time, and retirement benefits that were reduced will be restored to all affected members.
- Cash payment of $0.70/dollar that was lost due to the RIT. This is huge! This is a bigger payout than any other campus got by 20%, and represents significant negotiation on the part of your union, our legal counsel at Leonard- Carder, and UCSD. UCSD has committed making a good faith effort to issue payments within 30 - 40 days.
As expected, we did lose on several key issues related to the RIT case. Namely, our right to challenge the grounds for the RIT and layoffs was denied and those individuals that were laid-off have no further recourse or part in this settlement. As a Union, concerned about the rights of all members, this was particularly hard to swallow. Even late into the negotiation last night, SETC negotiators worked hard to get something for those members as well, but were unsuccessful. Our thoughts go out to those members and we wish them well in their futures.
It is important to recognize the efforts of several Union members who worked tirelessly to achieve this decision. Eduardo Rosales our Chief Steward, and Harry Heaps (Co-Chief Steward - Med Center) volunteered endless hours on your behalf even though they personally will not benefit from this settlement. Dave Rogers (FM-Carpenter) assisted in negotiations and spent many unpaid hours working for this result. Our consultant, Tom Trooien, and current Business Manager, Herb Dickerson, also worked diligently to achieve this end and continue to work on our behalf in collective bargaining. Matt Ross (Leonard Carder) who directed our legal efforts, and Kate Hallward (Leonard Carder) who was instrumental in negotiating this settlement, all deserve your thanks.
Lastly, a "shout-out" to Pat Hallahan and the late John Connor is also appropriate. Pat told us from the beginning that UC's actions were wrong and gave us the strength to stand up to the UC machine. John Connor, many believe, gave his life for this Union and this particular effort. It is believed by many that it was the stress of this issue and the personal weight and responsibility for our members that he felt as Business Manager, that triggered his heart attack and untimely death. Thanks to Pat and John!
Again a big day for SETC members! Thank your union!
Larry Octon
SETC Steward - Main Campus - FM
UCSD Refrigeration Shop
858-864-5738
(SIGNED SETTLEMENT BY BOTH PARTIES WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FROM OUR ATTORNEY.)
SETC-United President Nominated
January 10, 2012
Nominations for President were held on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Hampton Inn in Merced.
John Howard from SLO and John Lemos from Stanislaus were the only two nominees nominated for President of SETC-United. A total of 39 members attended and voted. John Howard received 25 votes, John Lemos received 14 votes.
Congratulations to John Howard who will serve as President for the remainder term of office until October 31, 2013.
Thank you for those members who went out of their way to arrange your weekend schedule to attend this very important meeting on Saturday.
UC Merced Contract Ratification
December 22, 2011
Thanks to our Chief Consultant/Negotiator, Tom Trooien, Business Manager, Herb Dickerson and negotiating team. SETC-United unanimously ratified our contract at UC Merced today.
Contract will be posted as soon as it has been proofed.
San Francisco State Grievance Resolution
December 22, 2011
Congratulations to David Hagstrom (newly appointed last summer) and Mario Diaz, Co-Chief Stewards at San Francisco State for their efforts in resolving 9 grievances resulting in a cash settlement of $625.00 for 49 members at San Francisco State. The 49 members received their settlement check just yesterday.
Thank you for your outstanding efforts and service to our members!
SETCU-UCLA MOU
October 28, 2011
The new SETCU-UCLA MOU has just been posted under the UC System section of our website. We are currently in the process of having copies printed with table of contents and page numbers. As soon as that has been accomplished, we will update the contract posted. Thank you for your patience.
Congratulations BSE Graduates
October 19, 2011
Congratulations to our BSE Apprentice Graduates, Fernando Cardenas and Terrence Leung, from San Francisco State on October 19, 2011! Thanks everyone who helped coordinate this event! Click here to view photos.
Upcoming General Membership Meeting
The next SETC-United General Membership Meeting is scheduled for:
Date:
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Location:
University of Irvine, Humanities Hall 254 (off W. Peltason Dr., 601 on the map)
Click here to see Campus Map
Time:
9:00am-4:00pm