September 4th, 2008
The Commonwealth has not yet delivered its counterproposals to our (your) proposals. The Commonwealth has informed the Union that they will be caucusing next week to develop their counterproposals. Loud and clearly hinted was a statement that “we will be presenting our financial offerings, but you are not going to like what we have to offer”. (It will not be negative figures, nor will it be zeros.)
On September 17 we will hear what the Administration is willing to offer us for salary increases.
August 25th, 2008
Due to projected shortfalls in (primarily) the Facilities Account, for paying the bills for heating the various hospitals and facilities of DMR, the Agency has opted to offer a VOLUNTARY Lay off, in the hope that such an offer will work for enough interested employees to avert a POSSIBLE involuntary reduction in force, later. So, if it works for you take it. You walk away with an extra $5000.00 (minus taxes, etc.) If it doesn’t, don’t. It’s voluntary. Please feel free to call if you have questions. GS
August 22nd, 2008
It has been brought to my attention that some of our TPL Bretherin have taken it upon themselves to attempt to appeal changes to their classifications directly with their agency management, rather than appeal their classification as prescribed and agreed upon by labor and by management. If anyone has, infact, done this please send a copy of your appeal form and supporting documentation to: Mat Hale, Deputy Director, Office of Employee Relations, One Ashburton Place, 10th floor, Boston, Ma. 02108, (within 30 days of notification of your grade assignment) and send a copy to your president. Otherwise, God Bless you! Read more »
August 15th, 2008
The EOHHS Center for Staff Development is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2008 Supervisor Certificate Program (SCP). EOHHS has been actively promoting this new training to supervisors internally within EOHHS. Please note that even though the application materials say August 8, 2008, the application deadline has been extended until August 22, 2008. Anyone who supervises, regardless of grade or title, should consider signing up for this Supervisory Training.
August 15th, 2008
Your elected Negotiating Team will be meeting in full session with the Commonwealth on Wednesday, September 3rd. Having completed two rounds of subcommittees addressing all of the articles in more detail and providing for an opportunity to raise questions and provide examples, we will move into full session to discuss broad issues and financially related matters.
