Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
No Progress - On to Fact Finding
Aloha,
On Tuesday, May 29th your negotiating team met with the administration before mediation. In that meeting we were able to agree to a tentative agreement on Article IX, Working Days and Hours. Bob Bush and I also signed the MOU for Transitional Kindergarten Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers to receive up to two (2) compensatory days for TK and K Interviews.
Unfortunately, we did not make any progress in mediation and are moving on to Fact Finding. Fact Finding is the next step in resolving impasse. In fact finding, a three-member panel is appointed with one member appointed by the OEA, one by the District, and a neutral chairperson appointed by PERB (Public Employees Relation Board). Each side presents its arguments like a case before the three-member panel, then those three meet behind closed doors to generate a report, which is written by the neutral chairperson.
That neutral report, with a recommended fair settlement, is submitted to the School Board. The School Board may accept that report and the settlement becomes the new agreement, OR the School Board may reject that report and impose its last, best, and final offer OR the School Board may do some combination of the two. At this point, the OEA would be free to take additional collective action against the District. It is also important to note that, at any time during the process, the parties may decide to come to an agreement on any or all of the issues in dispute.
The issues that are still in dispute are: Article I/XVII (Employment Rights of All Bargaining Unit Members), Article V (Transfer and Reassignment), Article VIII (Class Size), and Article X (Compensation). To find more information on our proposals and the districts responses please scroll down on this website. Your negotiating team will be meeting on Thursday (June 14th) afternoon to review Fact Finding details and we will continue to meet as necessary this summer. Please continue to keep yourself informed about this process by checking this website periodically during the summer months.
I wish you all a restful break!
Mahalo,
Monique L. Segura
OEA President
714-9861
On Tuesday, May 29th your negotiating team met with the administration before mediation. In that meeting we were able to agree to a tentative agreement on Article IX, Working Days and Hours. Bob Bush and I also signed the MOU for Transitional Kindergarten Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers to receive up to two (2) compensatory days for TK and K Interviews.
Unfortunately, we did not make any progress in mediation and are moving on to Fact Finding. Fact Finding is the next step in resolving impasse. In fact finding, a three-member panel is appointed with one member appointed by the OEA, one by the District, and a neutral chairperson appointed by PERB (Public Employees Relation Board). Each side presents its arguments like a case before the three-member panel, then those three meet behind closed doors to generate a report, which is written by the neutral chairperson.
That neutral report, with a recommended fair settlement, is submitted to the School Board. The School Board may accept that report and the settlement becomes the new agreement, OR the School Board may reject that report and impose its last, best, and final offer OR the School Board may do some combination of the two. At this point, the OEA would be free to take additional collective action against the District. It is also important to note that, at any time during the process, the parties may decide to come to an agreement on any or all of the issues in dispute.
The issues that are still in dispute are: Article I/XVII (Employment Rights of All Bargaining Unit Members), Article V (Transfer and Reassignment), Article VIII (Class Size), and Article X (Compensation). To find more information on our proposals and the districts responses please scroll down on this website. Your negotiating team will be meeting on Thursday (June 14th) afternoon to review Fact Finding details and we will continue to meet as necessary this summer. Please continue to keep yourself informed about this process by checking this website periodically during the summer months.
I wish you all a restful break!
Mahalo,
Monique L. Segura
OEA President
714-9861
Friday, June 1, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thursday Night Flyers - Need Your Help
Aloha,
The inserted letter from our OEA 2nd Vice President, Pat Brickey, sums up the feeling of our Mediation on Tuesday, May 29th. Please note that we have not yet been released from mediation, but are waiting to hear from our mediator after the Administration speaks with the School Board. Your OEA leadership team feels as though we are ready to more forward with our plan of action. Therefore, we will be passing out flyers at both Patterson and Nightingale tomorrow (Thursday, May 31st) night. Please join us from 6:15-7 pm at either site. Don Robertson will have materials to pass out at Nightingale and Anna Zucker will have materials to pass our at Patterson. Please remember that you cannot pass out flyers at the site which you work. We do need your support in making a fair contract that we can all be proud of!
"Yesterday was truly an astonishing day for me as part of the Negotiations Team. My faith in the district administration has been shaken to its core. I do not have any trust left. While I wish I could go into all of the specifics, I believe I could get fired if I did so. There is a strict confidentiality clause that has been placed into effect by the state's mediator.
Needless to say, our union is only as strong as the members who are willing to stand up and fight for what they know is right. Hopefully, all of you will take that matter with grave importance. It will affect the future of all of us including our families.
We will keep you as informed as we can by law; be prepared to protect what you and your predecessors have earned through the years by the bargaining process.
With utmost respect,
Pat Brickey"
I hope you can be there tomorrow night to support your union!
The inserted letter from our OEA 2nd Vice President, Pat Brickey, sums up the feeling of our Mediation on Tuesday, May 29th. Please note that we have not yet been released from mediation, but are waiting to hear from our mediator after the Administration speaks with the School Board. Your OEA leadership team feels as though we are ready to more forward with our plan of action. Therefore, we will be passing out flyers at both Patterson and Nightingale tomorrow (Thursday, May 31st) night. Please join us from 6:15-7 pm at either site. Don Robertson will have materials to pass out at Nightingale and Anna Zucker will have materials to pass our at Patterson. Please remember that you cannot pass out flyers at the site which you work. We do need your support in making a fair contract that we can all be proud of!
"Yesterday was truly an astonishing day for me as part of the Negotiations Team. My faith in the district administration has been shaken to its core. I do not have any trust left. While I wish I could go into all of the specifics, I believe I could get fired if I did so. There is a strict confidentiality clause that has been placed into effect by the state's mediator.
Needless to say, our union is only as strong as the members who are willing to stand up and fight for what they know is right. Hopefully, all of you will take that matter with grave importance. It will affect the future of all of us including our families.
We will keep you as informed as we can by law; be prepared to protect what you and your predecessors have earned through the years by the bargaining process.
With utmost respect,
Pat Brickey"
I hope you can be there tomorrow night to support your union!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Second Meeting with Bob Bush
Aloha,
On Thursday, May 3rd Pat Brickey, Don Robertson and I met with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson. We are working towards tenative agreements on a few articles before going to mediation. The good news is that we are communicating nicely and are meeting again on Tuesday, May 8th. We will continue to keep you posted on the status of our meetings. At this time your executive board and negotiating team WILL NOT be organizing picketing at district Open Houses. We are in the process of putting together an informational flyer for parents and would like to simply pass out flyers at Open Houses as needed. Your OEA leadership has a fluid plan in place, and is happy to back down when necessary. Please know that we are working hard to get a fair contract in place for all of our members.
Please join your OEA leadership at the School Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 9th from 6-6:30 pm. We would appreciate your support!
OEA End of the Year Party is scheduled for Friday, June 1st at 4pm-? at the Foxenwood Clubhouse. Please mark your calendars as we celebrate our retirees!
Mahalo and have an outstanding weekend!
On Thursday, May 3rd Pat Brickey, Don Robertson and I met with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson. We are working towards tenative agreements on a few articles before going to mediation. The good news is that we are communicating nicely and are meeting again on Tuesday, May 8th. We will continue to keep you posted on the status of our meetings. At this time your executive board and negotiating team WILL NOT be organizing picketing at district Open Houses. We are in the process of putting together an informational flyer for parents and would like to simply pass out flyers at Open Houses as needed. Your OEA leadership has a fluid plan in place, and is happy to back down when necessary. Please know that we are working hard to get a fair contract in place for all of our members.
Please join your OEA leadership at the School Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 9th from 6-6:30 pm. We would appreciate your support!
OEA End of the Year Party is scheduled for Friday, June 1st at 4pm-? at the Foxenwood Clubhouse. Please mark your calendars as we celebrate our retirees!
Mahalo and have an outstanding weekend!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Meeting with Bob Bush
Aloha,
On Thursday, April 26th Pat Brickey and I met with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson. Communication was very positive and it is hopeful that we will be able to work through a few issues before going to mediation. Your Executive Board and Negotiating Team will be meeting on Tuesday, May 1st to review our position. Then on Thursday, May 3rd Pat Brickey and I will meet with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson again to see if we can work on a few issues.
Please know that in light of our positive meeting on April 26th OEA DID NOT picket and/or pass out flyers to parents at the Alice Shaw School Open House. We will keep you posted on any progress that is being made and we appreciate your support!
Mahalo,
Monique
714-9861
On Thursday, April 26th Pat Brickey and I met with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson. Communication was very positive and it is hopeful that we will be able to work through a few issues before going to mediation. Your Executive Board and Negotiating Team will be meeting on Tuesday, May 1st to review our position. Then on Thursday, May 3rd Pat Brickey and I will meet with Bob Bush and Don Nicholson again to see if we can work on a few issues.
Please know that in light of our positive meeting on April 26th OEA DID NOT picket and/or pass out flyers to parents at the Alice Shaw School Open House. We will keep you posted on any progress that is being made and we appreciate your support!
Mahalo,
Monique
714-9861
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Picket Open Houses
Aloha,
On Tuesday, April 24th your OEA Executive Board and your OEA
Negotiating Team met to discuss our next steps in terms of putting pressure on
the OUSD Board of Trustees now that we are at impasse. The bottom line is we need your support!
I will be attending all of the OEA lunches to answer questions and hear
about your ideas and/or concerns, but your OEA leadership does have a plan of
action in place and we hope that we can count on all of you to join us in some
capacity.
On Tuesday, May 1st we will be meeting at the CTA office
(2325 Skyway Dr.) anytime between 3pm-5pm to make posters for picketing and
passing out flyers at Open House Nights.
We need as many members as possible at the School Board Meeting on
Wednesday, May 9th from 6pm-6:30pm.
Please meet in the District Office Parking Lot at 6 pm for details.
The district Open House Schedule is:
April 26th – Alice Shaw (6:15-7 pm)
May 16th – OAHS
May 22nd – OAK-8
May 23rd - LJHS/OJHS
May 24th – Olga Reed/Pine Grove
May 31st – Nightingale/Patterson
June 7th – Dunlap
Please note that you cannot picket and/or pass out flyers at the site
which you work. I will have specific
times listed as we get closer. Alice
Shaw’s Open House is fast approaching please email (mseguraoea@yahoo.com) or call
(714-9861) if you are able to assist us this Thursday! We need you from 6:15-7 pm.
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