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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 07241984 - 2.1 (2) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CALIFORNIA DATE: July 24, 1984 MATTER OF RECORD ------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: Memoranda of Understanding Agency Shop Provisions The Board received a July 12, 1984 letter from Katherine Smith , County Elections Department employee , transmitting a petition signed by 24 employees of Contra Costa County expressing concern with the provisions of Memoranda of Understanding under consideration •.regarding establishment of Agency Shop as a condition of employment , and protesting its application retroactively to employees hired prior to approval of said Memoranda . Katherine Smith appeared before the Board this day and submitted an additional 105 signatures to the aforesaid petition protesting the Agency Shop provision . She again voiced her objection that the initial terms of employment with the County have been changed . Mark A . Williams , Planning and Programming Division , County Auditor-Controller Department , submitted a petition with 31 signatures of employees from his department and the Walnut Creek-Danville Municipal Court opposing the Agency Shop provision . Mr . Williams expressed concern with respect to the lack of communication regarding the provisions for Agency Shop and the fact that no input was .solic- ited from employees who were not members of a union . Beverly •Portillo , Richmond District Attorneys Office , speaking also on behalf of three other employees in said office , protested the fact that non-union employees were not given the opportunity to be present at negotiations with the union with respect to the Agency Shop agreement , and urged the Board to recognize and respect the freedom of choice of all County employees regarding the status of their employment . Longna Maczolla , Lydia Miraglio ,- Rene 'Kenny, Phillis Williams and June Garlington submitted statements for the record opposing the Agency .Shop provision . Another petition containing an additional 67 signatures protesting the Agency Shop provision was submitted for the record . Supervisor Robert I . Schroder stated that he is opposed to the position that the Board had taken with respect to the Agency Shop provision that would require non-union employees to pay a fee to retain their employment . Supervisor Tom Torlakson commented on the benefits all employees within represented classifications receive as a result of the meet and confer process with County and union representatives . With the exception of Supervisor Schroder , Board members indicated support for the Agency Shop Provision . No action was taken on this issue . THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY . cc: County Administrator Personnel Director 72484.2. 1 7fCE1VEDJ J L L ;.y 1984 J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERTIA VISORS B ....De u ty July 12 , 1984 The Board Of Supervisors County Administration Building P. 0. Box 911 Martinez , CA 94553 Dear Supervisors : There are a number of county employees in represented classifications who are unhappy with provisions in Memoranda of Understanding under consideration by you relative to the establishment of Agency Shop as a condition of employment in Contra Costa County. At the time I , as well as many others , accepted employment with the County, I was given the option of joining a union. Like many others , I declined. Now, I am being placed in a position of joining a union, paying a monthly fee to the union regardless of whether I want to or not, or losing my job. I am angry that the terms of my employment have been changed. I understand Ordinances adopted by the Board of Supervisors cannot be retroactive. I came into the County workforce under one set of rules. I do not feel that those rules pertaining to my employment or status of employment should be. changed without a public hearing on this issue. I and other employees would have no objection to the application of an Agency Shop to new employees joining the county' s workforce. The initial conditions of my initial employment with Contra Costa County should be respected and maintained. I Sincerely, Katherine Smith /v.�ae��e� WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR HOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION• NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT CCC Sheriff Longna Maczolla Service Div. 1 � 2 Marcia Spatz CCCSo 3 4 _, GSG? y - /yJlcr l-ten� �rYi, 5 Ju 5 k if"7, Y A vs'v' CCC O-C. sloe y eecs6 .0 �� e WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. - NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT � 4 nT 1J� �? /KD ��'/C cG OILL 3 1� 6 " " L • �i /`r/ ' lei t s WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 'oe 3 °�t2r�.c tz1 Ccs- f1 �PT7`/1��%u!S r 5 6 7 8 9 10 i RECEIVED 2 �,: 1984 J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA Co. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNH Y-WI'Tl� De ur YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NrE SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT CCS ✓, � ��,,,J =. �Gv��o va9 �1��x-'r 5 u2L 6 �� - T45gGx�4) = elf- 7 s r 8 Geveomh Fa i ka*4 C,l t^ott-0 10 014 'cks WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURENAME PRINT DEPARTMENT Uf t- R. ��ise o e-Asure,r 5jmom- -KrNe5D11.E U /lAfa2S 1 .c- � �o R n/ �• l�U.S/�Ta/� ��T 12�.►�7 E N T" d WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. `NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT G c;l 1 A/ 2 CX ;SCJ Ir-.y f 3 v� k!-L% V� MS0N � v5 -4 5 Liz 8 Llelllz 9 io WE, .THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT t , 3 I sic:Dic�L. y, Sol c-��4-T4.--4 v icc: 6 V �o p + l r 9 �� 1AJ - WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA ODSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD 'TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT ,L P 4 - s ca- 8 a 8 0AW 9 a s, LYSc6o"4z;�i.Z�ka-�::.A WE, IHE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION., NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 0 14,V�'X47 s 1 V-4) 4 t� _4V A die, 7 C� U 0 8 9 10 � "? tee , ! L L tits 1 MU A/ WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA OOUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNiAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AIS WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NA2E PRINT DEPARTMENT 1 �v x/12�� ,uiE,�i� /'�i��✓�L",C.. 2iyyry t 313 3 er r 124 -e,. X36 u6,� �i �� 5 / /�fG o7lo�d 6 B,I F IU�j E�L-O zo 2 s 9 10 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UWAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT PA c vl 2 / Si4�u f ylrr �62�9 �vS�avNE� 3 s'Sdnn2 5 6 d107 8 9 r WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 1 J 3Me aV VM6ak� CIS L �� uv 4' i.cs Ln✓ Y� �.C.�2/.L 6 7 8 9 10 s � WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAMEPRINT DEPARTMENT ,- JJ 2 3 ✓ J 1 L9-4��'vllrc 4 5 6 7 B 9. [0 i • WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT ��'i� <--D 2 . '&// 3 /J $ 4 5 5 7 3 9 '0 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT y ' 0 T F�- _ rows t° 1ti . G � via.. L 7 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 1 y � 3 4 5 6 7 5 9 L0 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UMAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. 0— NAME - SIGNATURE NAME-- PRINT DEPARTMENT FP Al Lee- 1349 2 Dear Ms, Smith: Please place my name on the petition protesting compulsary membership in United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700, as a condition of continued employment. Jean E. Patten Intermediate Typist Clerk C.C.C. Consoliidated Fire District 2010 Geary Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4694 I am vitally interested in this issue and volunteer to work in any capacity to overturn this gross violation of freedom of choice. Sincerely, can E. Patten jep July 20, 1984 TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY As County employees we object to being forced into the Unions. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAMEPRINT DEPARTMENT pu 2 0/ —:> ; � arm '� • �t�� 3 e1w .p.� z—le!�— � 074 7 8 9 10 CM Is � Y ASID aa�rs • � Persons wishing to address the Hoard cr present testimony must complete this .form. Place it in the box near the speaker's rostrum before addressing the Board. MM sAME MAP<- wtu,!444 S Pam # 671 -45 'Ft AMMS �31—B 4000 CITY If otheri, pt WA.)j N(, G: Self ^ Other specify toALP UT- c(LEC-'K- aau T` Check and canplete the line applicable to your pcesentaticn: I wish to speak on Agenda Item # I wish tc speak in favor of Agenda Item # I wish to speak in opposition to Agenda Item # I do, not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Hoard's consideration 1) 17-77P6 RET/7-/oav 5 Fgell w AW S c,EOCE<< C-029- ' /,) d�Po s 7l rd A-A L-q✓d Y syr° (continue on reverse side) PImu sapuT my moon l s'!liTs1+� NT To 7 E azm RECEIVED l f r 19$4 J. R. OL,SJON CLERK BOARD Or SUPERVISORS WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNj gY jtNTR COSTA CO. .........De u YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AIS WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT t.F1N N 4 g L s C� FLAN N 1 N G f 5 01,Yk R v c- 6 14/ M-)7-'�Lw ov 7 14AA-:� 6 � -WA J U J� A ATE IfJ(7 10 ALO rr#R� 1 CON-WO�t 13 po°� 1131,L — 61 t3�Lr l �i / � J July 20, 1984 r) E ,EIVEi-a Board of Supervisors 0 Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street - J. R, OLSSON Martinez, CA CLE K BOARD OF SUPER,- ONT OSA Cc Dear Members of the Board: B We are non-union clerical employees of the District Attorney' s office . We represent 46 years of employment with Contra Costa County. Since Proposition 13 was passed, we have put up with threatened lay-offs , reduced budgets , limitations of supplies and equipment, hiring freezes , increased work loads without an increase in personnel; all of which resulted in serious morale problems . Then comes the Medical Services fiasco which again we employees were expected to bear the brunt by taking a pay cut. Through all of this we have not complained, we have not threatened, we have not demanded. We have come to work every day and tried to do the best job we could under sometimes trying conditions . During the strike of 1971 , those of us who were working here then, had to put up with the abuses and name calling of striking Union members to get to work to do the job we were being paid to do . And now the County has sold us out to the Union with the Agency Shop agreement . We have chosen not to join the Union for our own personal reasons . While we have not always agreed with the negotiations between the Union and the County in the past , we have accepted the contracts as reasonably fair. This time, however, we feel the Agency Shop agreement in the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding is grossly unfair to non-union employees and we protest the fact that we were not given the opportunity to be present at the negotiations . To force an employee to choose between the Union and her job is blackmail . To force an employee to join an organization in which she does not choose to belong to, is denying her the right that Union members have, the freedom of choice. We feel that the Union, while professing "to provide fair and non-discriminatory representation to all employees . . . regardless of whether they are members of the union, " in fact, only act in the interest of the Union and its members . If we refuse to concede to Union blackmail, we will be fired. We will lose . retirement benefits , health plan benefits and accumulated sick leave . With 8 to 14 years of employment with the County, we will find it difficult to "start over again" in seeking new employment. Those of us over 50 years of age will find it even more so. Those of us who are single parents will be hard pressed to support our children on a starting level salary. It will mean financial and economic disaster for all of us. We feel that the Board of Supervisors should recognize the rights of ALL County employees . To do this , you must reject the Agency Shop agreement and continue to let employees choose whether or not they wish to belong to the Union. 2 - • The June Employees Newsletter contained information on the Agency Shop agreement and stated that if our specific questions had not been answered to call our departmental office or the personnel office. We called our Administrative Assistant , Mr. John Christolos and requested that someone come down to our office to answer the many questions we had. Mr. Christolos called back later and stated that he had passed on our request to Mr. _ William Hamilton, Employees Relations Manager. Mr. Hamilton said he was "too busy" to come down to talk to us . There was a suggestion that we submit a written list of questions and send then to Mr. Hamilton. Since this was unacceptable to us , we then attempted to set up a meeting with .Supervisor Powers , through his secretary. The next day Mr. Cisterman called and set up a meeting with us to answer our questions . We suspect that Mr. Powers had something to do with the Personnel Director ' s generous offer. After one postponement, Mr Cisterman did come down and answer our questions . He told us that we did have the right to represent ourselves in negotiating with the County and we exercised that right in a letter to Mr. Cisterman dated July 3 , 1984 requesting a meeting date to discuss salary and working conditions . To date, we have not recieved a reply to this request . We have also been told by Mr. Christolos that Mr. Hamilton informed him that as non-union members and non-management personnel , there is no grievance procedure available to us . If this is true , it is gross discrimination against non-union employees . We hope this proposal will receive your most serious consideration so that many, long time , dependable employees can keep their jobs and the County can continue to provide competent services to the people of Contra Costa County. We have just received a reply to our request from Personnel;, Oeverly I"drtillo � e� en Billi gsley U Richmond District Attorneys Richmond District Attorneys Office Office Vol Doris9-mith Pat Daniels Richmond District Attorneys Martinez District Attorneys Office Office CC : Audrey Penny Gary Yancey Darlene Coston John Christolos William O'Malley William Hamilton Harry Cisterman Phil. Batche;lop CITIZH is Timm AmMUR Cm7PS • Persons wishing W address the Hoard or present testimony must complete this .form. Plaoe it in the box :rear the beaker's rostrm before addressing the Hoard. __?A 1AW- rm 3/ AMMS 14/- ��`� S� CITY If other, REPRESENTIM: Self Other specify Check and complete the line applicable to pour presentation: I wish to speak an Agenda Item # I wish to speak in favor of Agenda Item # + I wish to speak in opposition to Agenda Item # _ I do not wish to speak but leffve these comments for the Hoard's consideration (continue an reverse side) PLEASE SUBMIT ANY ISiITl'SJ 8Tg W2W TO THE CLW CITIZEN'S WPl9+M ANDAM COMMM5 Person s wishing to address the Board or present testimony lust complete this .form. Plaoe it in the box new the speaker's rostrum before addressing the Board. on OM _ c i PAOt� # o��Q 43 ADDRESS ll If c Self _ Other _ specifyr Y Check and complete the line applicable to your presentation: 4— I wish to speak on Agenda Item # ` l I wish to speak in favor of Agenda Item # + I wish tc speak in opposition to Agenda Item # I dD not wish tD speak but leave these amm ants for the Board's consideration (continue on reverse side) PRASE SLOW ANY MRITM BE1TMMP TO M C=EEBC y - w July 20 , 1984 �E �'EIVED Board of SupervisorsAG7ENDA ITEM JUL_ 013, 198 Contra Costa County for 651 Pine Street _ / 4P J. R. OLSSON Martinez, CA CLE K BOARD OF SUPERV,', .r ONT OSA C. By Dear Members of the Board: We are non-union clerical employees of the District Attorney' s office . We represent 46 years of employment with Contra Costa County. Since Proposition 13 was passed, we have put up with threatened lay-offs , reduced budgets , limitations of supplies and equipment, hiring freezes , increased work loads without an increase in personnel; all of which resulted in serious morale problems . Then comes the Medical Services fiasco which again we employees were expected to bear the brunt by taking a pay cut. Through all of this we have not complained, we have not threatened, we have not demanded. We have come to work every day and tried to do the best job we could under sometimes trying conditions . During the strike of 1971 , those of us who. were working here then, had to put up with the abuses and name calling of striking Union members to get to work to do the job we were being paid to do . And now the County has sold us out to the Union with the Agency Shop agreement . We have chosen not to join the Union for our own personal reasons . While we have not always agreed with the negotiations between the Union and the County in the past , we have accepted the contracts as reasonably fair. This time , however, we feel the Agency Shop agreement in the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding is grossly unfair to non-union employees . and we protest the fact that we were not given the opportunity to be present at the negotiations. To force an employee to choose between the Union and her job is blackmail . To force an employee to join an organization in which she does not choose to belong to, is denying her the right that Union members have, the freedom of choice. We feel that the Union, while professing "to provide fair and non-discriminatory representation to all employees .. . . regardless of whether they are members of the union, " in fact, only act in the interest of the Union and its memVers . If we refuse to concede to Union blackmail, we will be fired. We will lose:_: retirement benefits , health plan benefits and accumulated sick leave. With 8 to 14 years of employment with the County, we will find it difficult to "start over again" in seeking new employment. Those of us over 50 years of age will find it even more so. Those of us who are single parents will be hard pressed to support our children on a starting level salary. It will mean financial and economic disaster for all of us . We feel that the Board of Supervisors should recognize the rights of ALL County employees . To do this , you must reject the Agency Shop agreement and continue to let employees choose whether or not they wish to belong to the Union. - 2 - • The June Employees Newsletter contained information on the Agency Shop agreement and stated that if our specific questions had not been answered to call our departmental office or the personnel office. We called our Administrative Assistant , Mr. John Christolos and requested that someone come down to. our office to answer the many questions we had. Mr. Christolos called back later and stated that he had passed on our request to Mr . William Hamilton, Employees Relations Manager. Mr. Hamilton said he was "too busy" to come down to talk to us . There was a suggestion that we submit a written list of questions and send then to Mr. Hamilton. Since this was unacceptable to us , we then attempted to set up a meeting with Supervisor Powers , through his secretary. The next day Mr. Cisterman called and set up a meeting with us to answer our questions . We suspect that Mr. Powers had something to do with the Personnel Director ' s generous offer. After one postponement,. Mr Cisterman did come down and answer our questions . He told us that we did have the right to represent ourselves in negotiating with the County and we exercised that right in a letter to Mr. Cisterman dated July 3 , 1984 requesting a meeting date to discuss salary and working conditions . To date, we have not recieved a reply to this request . We have also been told by Mr. Christolos that Mr. Hamilton informed hili that as non-union members and non-management personnel , there is no grievance procedure available to us . 'If this is true , it is gross discrimination against non-union employees . We hope this proposal will receive your most serious consideration so that many, long time, dependable employees can keep their jobs and the County can continue to provide competent services to the people of Contra Costa County. We have just received a reply to our request. from Personnel , ever yF-drtillo Kathleen Billirfgsley V Richmond District Attorneys Richmond District Attorneys Office Office � D Doris mit Fat-Daniels Richmond District Attorneys Martinez District Attorneys Office Office cc : Audrey Penny Gary Yancey Darlene Coston John Christolos William O'Malley William Hamilton Harr Cisterman Phl,lip. Batchelor TERMINATION ITEM 2 .1 CITIZBR,s 'BB5`PTim Am/uFt appom Persons wishing to a&3ress the Board cr present testimony must complete this _form. Place it in the box near the speaker's rostrum before addressing the Board. IUM Longna Maczolla # 372-2823 AUMg25 Main Street CPPV Martinez , California If other, G: self XXX oar specify Check and acuplete the line applicable to pour presentation: I wish to speak cn Agenda Item # I wish to speak in favor of Agenda Item # I wish to speak in opposition to Agenda Item # xxxx I do nDt wish to speak but leave these oomments for the Board's consideration IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE LETTER FROM THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT OF JULY 16 , THIS WRITER MADE A SURVEY TO DETERMINE THE'LEGALITY OF AN "AGENCY SHOP PROVISION" . THE RESULT OF THE INVESTIGATION,AS WELL AS THE CONCLUSION, ARE EMBODIED IN THE FOLLOWING: (continue on reverse side) PIER= SMMIT ANY istlTm BTS IMM To = CIF.RIC T INATION ITEM 2 .1 J . CMZBNIS 'lS.'Tn+LNY /CR Q,lS�IIQ1'S Me== wishing to address the Board ac gresenttt t Qn asnstaddressing ate 0 ,form. place it in the box t�rear the „apo Kt s _before _dres� Board. July 30, 1984 Lydia.Miraglio # 372-2432 Walnut Creek XMFM vth!'-r s REPRI:'�FfiTTTNG: Self OOW Specify Check and oMV*te the line applicaUe to lour presentation: I wish to speak an Agenda Item # I wish to speak in fa►vc c of Agenda Item # I wish to speak in apposition to Agenda Item # x I cio not wish to speak but leave these =m ents for the Hoard's consideration Agency Shop Provision - Ido not feel this is legal because at- the time I was hired this was not required for employment with .Cohtra Costa Count--Y.- I do not- feel -that this should be a requirement for continued employment.with the County. (cranntirwe on reverse side) PLEM St lSfi+1 ET MY iBXf= OM70 T ' O 'BM CLW �f: . .nM*V"WM 13!831 .. Termination Item 2.1 CMZBr1'S MOTMWW ANDi t 0390M Persons wishing to address the Board or present testimony must complete this .form. Place it in the box near the smoker's rostrum before addressing the Board. — MM July 23, 1984 MM Rene Kenny PH= # 559 Kendall Ave. CI'1T Crockett AEDFMSSIf other, RWREMLING: Self X X Other specify Check and cceplete the line applicable to pour presentation: I wish to speak an Agenda Item # I wish to speak in favor of Agenda Item # I wish to speak in opposition to Agenda Item # XX I do not wish to, speak but leave these comments for the Board's Consideration I object to being forced to join the union(with the threat of losing my job) unless there is a law somewhere that states that this is legal . Additionally if I am forced to pay dues I would opt for non-representation and do not feel it is fair that I be required- to pay the same amount as union members. (continue on reverse side) PLEM StSMIT ANY NtIMN 9DUSH TT TO THE CUM RECEIVED July 23, 1984 Mr. W. P. Hamilton Chief, Employee Relations Division AL 93 to Personnel Department Administration Bldg. J. R. OLSSON Martinez, Ca. 94553 CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ONTRA COSTA CO. Dear Mr. Hamilton: I was shocked and dismayed to receive this foam and letter from you regarding the "Agency Shop", or better known as "Closed Shop". I always thought that a vote had to be taken by the entire membership of a business, if a union was felt to be need- ed, and if more than 50% voted for it, a union was formed. When was this done? Also, it would seem to me that the same vote should be taken to create this "Agency Shop" agreement. This also was neglected. It is just being rammed down our throats. It reminds me of the kind of "protection" small business' in certain cities have to pay to hoods to be allowed to remain in business. If they try to buck that "system" their windows are broken, or bombs thrown into their shops. I have always detested "bullies", and unions have much of the time acted as such. I will never forget the C.C. strike years ago when my husband worked at the Boy's Ranch in Byron, and he was almost forced off the Marsh Creek Rd. several times by hoods or goons. He felt he had a duty to his job in caring for those unfortunate boys at the Ranch who had become wards of the court. I will also never forget the treatment Dorlys Locke and I received at the hands of the zealots during the clerk's strike in 172 at the Public Defender's offices which were then in 4 homes. I came to you then and spoke to you of what we were enduring. I was an ICS at that time, and because I did not choose to strike _(I'd been employed with the County 2 months and so was on probation )- because, as they put it, "I did not follow orders", I did not pass probation, and was forced to be down-graded to an ITC, which I have remained ever since. I've lost thousands of dollars in wages because of that. I have been on the ICS list twice, but was never able to regain my former status. I an presently on the Secy I list, because I was told the County needed people with shorthand. However, I have been on many interviews but was not chosen because "they wanted someone with more recent experience of that kind". Also, I am 63 and I'm sure that fact discourages then from hiring me, and I can t blame then for that. Th get back to the "Agency Shop" - if this goes the way the Union wants it they will have huge sums of money in their coffers. Who will audit their books to see how the money is spent? Why do they need all that money?, and what will they do with it? Will they "lend" it to a few privileged few - who will build casinos, and who knows what else? Possibly send a bunch of their elite to Hawaii for a convention. A few years after the clerk's strike of '72 I did join the Union, only last year I took the opportunity of dropping out with quite a few others who did also. At that time I signed up for a like amount to the Bay Area Crusade. I felt they were in more need of my money than the union; and that is how I feel now - with all the budget cuts, and services cutbacks we shouldn't be demanding raises when so many very important programs are being cut to the bane. Prior to the formation of unions in the County - my husband received his pay raises with the County without any trouble. I have a mentally ill son who has been in I Ward and J Ward a few times over the last two years, and it is. a crime to cut back so severely on the staff that practically nothing is done for these poor unfortunates who have to go there. All they get is a roof over their heads for a few days, a few meals, medication and then back on the streets again - just as desperate and ill as before. If more funding is not appro- -2- 0 priated to help all these needy programs our streets will became battlegrounds as was seen recently in San Ysi.dro, CA. I would far rather my vaney go to support any one of those very needy programs. Sincerely, Ms. P yllis Williams Social Service Dept. 30 Muir Rd. Martinez, CA 94553 Robert E. Jornlin CC: Supervisors Sunne McPeak Nancy Fanden Tan Powers Ztrn Torlakson Rcbert Schroder Y Contra Pecennel Department Third Flooi, Administration Bldg. Costa 651 Pine Street Martinez, California 945531292 County (415) 372.4064 Fyrry D. cistermen Director of Personnel July 16, 1984 Dear Employee: You are employed in a position in a job classification which is represented by United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 for purposes of employer-employee representation. As you may already know, an "Agency Shop" provision is included in the new Memorandum of Understanding between Contra Costa County and United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700. As previously explained in the June 1984 issue of the County Employee Newsletter, an Agency Shop Provision means that: 1. You, as a permanent County employee, can join the employee organi- zation which represents your job classification and pay the stan- dard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments. 2. Should you wish not to be a member of the employee organization, you must pay a monthly service fee equal to the standard ini- tiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments to the organiza- tion as a condition of continued employment. However, if you are a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect which has historically held a conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations and do not wish to join the employee organization or pay a service fee, you must as a condition of continued employment contribute a sum equivalent to union dues, standard initiation fees and general assessments to a designated charitable organization. Enclosed with this letter is a three part NCR form entitled, "Employee Authorization for Payroll Deduction of United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 Membership Dues or Service Fee," and a return, preaddressed, envelope. Please complete the form, retain the PINK copy and return the others in the enclosed envelope. tpms INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBER • _2- For your information, the current AFSCME, Local 2700 dues structure is one per- cent (1%) of gross monthly pay up to a maximum of $18.00 per month. Example: Your gross pay cheque is $1500.00 One percent (1%) equals $15.00 Your gross pay cheque is $1900.00 One percent (1%) equals $19.00, but you pay $18.00 In addition, there is a one-time only twenty-five dollar ($25.00) initiation fee. Remember, you MUST complete the form and it MUST be received back in the County Personnel Department not later than 5:00 p.m. , Friday, August 17, 1984. Should you have any questions regarding this notification, you may contact me at 372-4145. Very truly yours, 0/��z IJ45�7 W. P. Hamilton Chief, Employee Relations Division cc: United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 County Auditor-Controller EMPLOYEE AUTR ZATION FOR PAYROLL DEWCTION OF UNITED PICAL EMPLOYEES. LOCAL 2700. MEMBERSHIP DUES OR SERVICE FEE Name of Employee Job Classification home Address -Employee Number City, State and Zip Code Department to Which Assigned Home Phone Work Phone Work Location PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE Pursuant to California"Government Code Sections 3500 et seq. and Board Resolution 81/1165, the County of Contra Costa and United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding establishing wages, hours, working con- ditions and other matters within the scope of representation for your classification. As a condition of employment, Section 2.2 of this Memorandum of Understanding requires that each employee of Contra Costa County working in a classification represented by United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700, excepting employees in the "Supervisory Clerical Unit", sign this form authorizing the payroll deduction of a standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments payable to the Union or pay a service fel equal to the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments. The provisions of Section 2.2 become operative as of August 1, 1984 and terminate with the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding between United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700, and Contra Costa County. AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (Please check one. There is no difference in cost). A. UNION MEMBERSHIP. Entitles the employee to Union representation in his/her employment relationship with the County. Entities the employee to full membership rights including the right to attend all meetings, hold office and vote. B. SERVICE FEE. Entitles the employee to Union representation in his/her employment relationship with the County. If an employee is a member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held a conscientious objection to joinin or financially supporting a public employee organization, the employee may elect to contribute an amount equal to the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments to one of the charitable organizations listed below. (Govt. Code Sec. 3502.5 C. H CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. I hereby elect to contribute an amount equal to the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments of United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 to the charitable organization I make this election on grounds that I am a member of which is a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held a conscientious objection to join ng or financially supporting a public employee organization. Q Battered Women's Alternative: Provides counselling, legal assistance and shelter to battered women and eir cITMren. Q Child Abuse Prevention Council: Provides a variety of community services to prevent child abuse. QFamily and Childrens Trust Fund: Provides funding to a variety of family and childrens services. UNITED CLERICAL EMPLOYEES, AFSCME, LOCAL 2700 1 have read the foregoing and hereby authorize Contra Costa County to deduct 936 Court Street monthly from my wages an amount as designated above in accordance with the Martinez, CA 94553 schedule of the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments provided to and periodically updated to the County Auditor-Controller. This Phone: (415) 228-4400 authorization shall be in full force and effect for the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding. Employee's Name Please print -Employee s Signature ORIGINAL COPY: Union CANARY COPY: Auditor-Controller PINK COPY: Employee Date Z=—EE W qb�oil"Gqao� Publisher and Chairman of the Board 71oum D.Jones President Richard E Tracy Michael A. Zampa Rick Fitch Editor Managing Editor Opinion Page Editor editorial s How canw combat e mindless violence . THE McDONALD'S restaurant as a person who had shown disturb- bloodbath— described as the ing, violent behavior. In many worst.single-day slaughter by cases, mass killers have psychiatric one man in American history—is a track records and previous run-ins hideous and shocking reminder of with the law. society's seeming defenseless Unfortunately, 'the "Bitty Geno- against random mindless violence vese syndrome" — referring to the perpetrated by the walking time apathy of those who watched while bombs among us. a woman was assaulted in a notori- Before be was slain by a police ous New York incident — seems sharpshooter, a heavily-armed man doubly applicable to citizen concern killed at least 20 people and wound- about people exhibiting disturbed ed more than a dozen others in the behavior.They are ignored as much California border town of San Ysi- as possible without anyone knowing dro. He had opened fire on employ- 'who is harmless and who is waiting ees,helpless children and other cus- to explode. Comers in a McDonald's restaurant. ' And even if such individuals are The heinous massacre will take a �c Its place in the forefront of.grisly ams a crimes earning this country a repo• a or violence Cation for violence: the Texas tower em e J5MgZ&ms fend ID murders, to which it bears similar- oors. IFheop e lan ug �. sties; a series of assassinations; FAZIEs because the programs and the Corona, Gallego, Hollywood get the sh when i Strangler, "Son of Sam" and other c allocatecl. mass murders grotesquely carried flon equate treat. out over a period of time. went resources, we have a legal ' Unlike sick crimes in which at tradition putting a premium on indi- least some object can be ascribed to vidual rights and not keeping people the killers, whether sexual ppeerver- in detention without aus sion or a desire to slay a celebrity, Fleased a y is ur a lees o ten no motive at all was immediatelymurdered before only to be re apparent for the selection of vic- back into a community to tams in this rampage,other than theter again. target they presented to vent some ally, a reakdown'of family Inner rage. _ and community values in the United Such violence is especially ter- 'States bas fostered violent alien Pe ation, and many argue that Ameri- 30rizing because luck — being < E omeplace else when a human ea's glorification of violence in the i bomb goes off— is our only appar- entertainment media, movies and . ent protection. We can all see our- real is an cause of the selves or family members as vie- real thug' tams of a McDonald's massacre — The McDonald's and other mass ? br a wilderness killer or the recent murders are a strong message that East Bay bus stabbing of a boy. Wed .better stop being apathetic and start caring—before they hap- However, it's not quite accurate pen. Most importantly, we must ` #o say that society gets no warping . recognize that the paralyzing feel. C-4kbout such outbursts of violence. In Ing of helplessness which they cre• this case, although details are still ate is our worst enemy in the war sketchy, the gunman was identified against senseless violence. c.E ary y e,,gm � O �proiro ��roA� .� V7t r/� A O A m'm!n!51'"Oji Z /! 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Chairman 65 i``P4 he St;ree:t Martinez, CA 94553 Dear-.Mr. 'Torlakson: I.am contacting you regarding the recent, and proposed 'ruling which forces employees of the county to join or pay tribute to the.unions in order to" retain their employment. I, -as an employee, have never demanded that union members must resign from the union.as an employment requirement : Should not your employees have a right to work without such coercion from.union officials who would force their Will upon.us? Vie will allow them a "freedom of choice" and''should be granted the same privilege: The unions apply their funds to cause's politically which are diametrically opposed to my beliefs and wishes.. Why .,should I be forced to support unacceptable- causes? Truly, this destruction of the "Right To Work!' is totally UNAI ERICAN and repugnant to those L.wh-o do'not agree'. I have worked for the county -for almost eleven years. Sul"@I°y;lra hoard of Supervisors would not dismiss an employee for objecting and opposing.this unfair ruling, which DEiu�ANDS my membership in organization I do not -choose to,belong toe .I -respectfully, request that our. Board. of Supervisors, resound this totally unjust ruling, and do not approve of the ruling ,for other unions involving -employees in other categories;'and return to volunteer, union membership. Sincerely, June Garlington (/ Experienced Level Clerk .,c-.Social Service Department 30 Muir Road, .Martinez cc Sunne McPeak Robe rt 'Schroder f: -Nancy Fanden Tom Powe rs,. ' V I 'fl O m d y c V r is C G)Ccd ui cc cc cc d w `"V C�..... °`' E cC C 3� UOc.E Q Yx oy� � EvGo° � y v•a� a� w V 7 m W p an c• c a0_ fn'O I l n°pyCV comms , 3 E V Ecd s. > 3 U c oM=n W a c eg c. 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I, as an employee, have never demanded that union members must resign from the union as an employment requirement ! Should not your employees have a right to work without such coercion from union officials who would force their will upon us? We will allow them a "freedom of choice" and should be granted the same privilege I The unions apply their funds to causes politically which are diametrically opposed to my beliefs and wishes. Mhy should I be forced to support unacceptable causes? Truly, this destruction of the "Right To ►fork" is totally Ul ZRICAN and repugnant to those who do not agree. I have worked for the county for almost eleven years. Surely, a Board of Supervisors would not dismiss an employee for objecting and opposing this unfair ruling, which DI;?UMS my membership in an organization I do not choose to belong to. I respectfully request that our Board of Supervisors rescind this totally unjust ruling, and do not approve of the ruling for other unions involving employees in other categories, and return to volunteer union ,membership. Sincerely, June Garlington Experienced Level Clerk .-Social Service Department 30 Muir Road, Martinez cc: Sunne McPeak Robert Schroder Nancy Fanden Tom Powers n p tf0 yr. ti- Vw 8� �_ypy�^•1 O y �+'O r" Off_ rs tom. 10 G .+r p 1yr �• 6 F+ w GI tlS � v sale Ewch t4 ..�:: p `• >+ •O 'CI lu au r .v Q �u..�,� m 3 ►. '� a n m S ee s.w a4wa� `d . Q � � rcc: to-C A � ya ...wp asp p m C :► G G oaf $ oau� o� sae � c7ut ,0 3 m c troy a °�h' > 3 tv to GaoAll at, owe po ra. L/ w o 4 m p'v y m w tu y a» v y Eor v IM 03Y. a�6 ' p COOm�- . :6 Ck. p40 0 A. ... ao Cd a. a'� zt.is . a c 0 to tics/ .e am� er3 °$Vm� �' wpt }. UWw:+ p mG p limit �wW wy'gdV a �s. � 3 $i s. wmyap� .� 3 w6� a � y��"s''ios.�+LIStq er a y z 7V (L1 Gj p !u,- ar p C Z Qr w:. i+rr N C ,Z 11Ir6�i p 's ''� � y Sty',¢✓'� w�u t AGEATEM . • tCEIVED for q (da CC{{��11�� t �u 11FJ� `141 %1�ERSI NED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH CLERK LSKMRSHO AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. 8C e NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT s c t Al r/4 ko / —�� 7.Lj�� 41ri o �e.r r u r10 �j�yt E Cdu21� aA, 13 • �o�.es-� � : rr-�c�r 630� �M LO u�S E WIVE l i'e s � -�-Qe- AGENDA ITEM for a ate) WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION, NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT e -der A JD A S 0 3 4Law. J c It 5 A , 1--1 C� tri-din i 01 7 jj'e"6'� o L v Ems.✓ is f'o C f� rz jo�� cm(" \�Z�v(L c�Q �e I\j c- Q-- 4, 2 k' L zs s� yo c RECEIVED J. R. OMON CLERK BOARD Of SUPERVISORS CO 7RA OTA CO. ut 0 WE,- THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 3 � f 5 So z ,f f_7~/� ' 7 9 - LIVED,43 1984 . OIS'a �� SUPERVISORSA- ... TA CO.5e �rL WE,- THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA OOSTA OOUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT L 6"q- &/l 4. ac ki�cs 5 6 L Conor - �� E So n �o a�� &a-pje- Ser e s21 9 _ •�t�l e rLr o tA to 4SO A) RECEIVED JUL A3 1,9184 J. R. OLSSON CLER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS C/ C NTRA •COSTA CO. B .rr�.GG ..tai-.De urs 0 i WE,- THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA ^COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 3c�Joc r Y. 4r C " ! f Ic No 5 eDC fef �-p 6, LI 5 V7q /'llcl Po Le �7__ 9 15CJ,514i IeO45�44/5r � Ser-I'• Ur i1 I N/11 Aja U , RECEIVED UL zP3r =9, % J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS B ONL COSTA CO. ---Deputy • • WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEHENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 2 3 4 S 6 7 B 9 10 RECEIVED u L J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD Of SUPERVISORS ONjR�A_COSLq_CO. g %X.f1Hlw+s ... Deputy WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 IO RECEIVED jUL,A3 J. R. oLSSo'v CLERK BOARD OF SupERvfsoRs TRP, COSTA CO. ut • WE,- THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT / l s GC. 6' n 7` P/t Oc Ci 4 L ;NbnR ' U - 1-C l/• aJ , 1411XD SQA - SE,P v/cE 7 4 O RECEIVED WL &j4 J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS C NTRPy� STA CO. e ut rad ,. . WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH ) /o,YOUR P' �aY�SHb W, � ENr AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION• 'Y NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 0 •: C��.. w 10 7 RECEIVED 'I°r A� "384 J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ONTRA COSTA CO. By ........ DepujJ u ANNE B . BURTON �O 512 RIDGEVIEW COURT PLEASANT HILL 94523 July 28, 1984 j Mr . Thomas Torlakson, Chairman Board of Supervisors r / 651 Pine Street Martinez 94553 Dear Mr . Torlakson : To say that I am angered and resentful is an understatement . I was hired by Contra Costa County in a clerical position in November 1974 . At the time there was no requirement for clerical employees to belong to a union . I believe that your Board has changed my working conditions, and I was neither consulted nor informed of your intentions . I have informed Sheriff Rainey that I intend to retire from county service on December 1 , 1984. That date is firm . In view of this I would ask your Board for a waiver from the conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding, with the condition that I do in fact retire on or before December 1 . Thank you for your consideration . Very truly, lep Anne B . Burton RECEIVED I J. R. O1.S50N ��SORS Cl 'K BO.n^D OF SUS" N:RA COSia CO- RY Deputy DISTRIBUTION ✓ Board Members —to-' County Administration Health Services „_. Planning Public Marrs. E, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPP ••.W.'A�sp'? �� Ry°Q,ss, wry YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD 10 RESCIND YOUR .DECD• `O • oQ iso �s NAME 'SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 4 1 . 9 to—Z '3�lCJ o S1�e>> o� .�,►,� 3.i3D 3 /�m•e�-� �- o q�v s 3,9 TNall? 9 fU4.ncy WE,-THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY VeLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 1ZALIUI tU 3 4 c � 2J u 9 ContraPer•nnel Department Costa Third Floor, Administration Bldg. ~ 651 Pine Street CO��{` Martinez, California 94553-1292 `y RECEIVED ) O HarryD.7Cisterman Director of Personnel Asti, �f 1984 August 6, 1984 Ms. Phyllis Williams J. R. OLSSON CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 4160 Phoenix Street B C NT COSTA CO. Concord, CA 94521s .De Dear Ms. Williams: I am in receipt of your letter addressed to me regarding ' XN@ - If I may, I will respond to your specific questions in the order in which you stated them in your letter. However, before doing so I hope you understand that the County of Contra Costa in no way bears any personal malice towards you. You ask, first of all, why an election was not held to bring in a "union" in the first place (currently designated as United Clerical Employees, Local 2700, AFSCME) . Ms. Williams, an election was held, by secret ballot, in 1971 and a majority of some 1200 eligible clerical employees voted to recognize United Clerical Employees as the "majority representative" for purposes of negotiating with the County of Contra Costa. With respect to clerical employees voting for Agency Shop, United Clerical Employees, Local 2700, AFSCME as of July 1, 1984, already represented approxima- tely fifty-four percent (54 %) dues paying members in the General Clerical Bargaining Unit. Consequently, an election to vote "for" or "against" Agency Shop was not required. With respect to what the union will do with "all the money" taken in from Agency Shop, I don't have an answer. The law is the law and Agency Shop is permissible as a bargainable matter between an employee organization and a County or City. In closing, I want to tell you that I believe I understand your deep felt con- cerns regarding your reaction to the 1972 strike, your reaction to not being promoted, and your reactions to the letter I issued regarding "Agency Shop". In closing, should you have any other questions please call me at 372-4145. Very truly yours, William P. Hamilton Chief, Employee Relations WPH:ms cc: Board of Supervisors County Administrator Director of Personnel !PMA INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBER :; WE, 'THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT 2 GPNOf3 l� 4 VL L 7� des' terns p. W. Rich Brut oAlps 4 cbosf (Iva p.1.u.. 1 10 ECEIVED 13$4 J. R• OSSON CLE K BOARp OF' SUP ONiRq� _COSTAp ISORS r� e u WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT �DEPARTMENT 1 Lee. 2 5-zi c s7L5//UAZ6 /�ll��,f/7-111", 5 41JI Z I�'t t 4 NdFai �G tt u V'ic5 LA g 'I�11 wt. p 9 t0 TO: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MCLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT VA Sur:;�-- A J c-U ° 7 /l /Ul�ue,Pi� O (This is in reference to the County's going toward having a "closed shop". with mandatory union membership inorder to retain your job. ) Attached is a. copy. of the letter and application some employees have received in the mail . DECEIVED -7 19$4 CLEPK BOARD OF�SUUPERVISORS ONTRA OSTA CO. ... De u TO: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WE, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRA COSTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE UNHAPPY WITH YOUR AGENCY SHOP AGREEMENT AND WISH YOUR BOARD TO RESCIND YOUR DECISION. NAME SIGNATURE NAME PRINT DEPARTMENT i i 7 " 9 0 (This is in reference- to the County's going toward having a "closed shop". with mandatory union membership inorder to retain your job. ) Attached is a copy of the letter and application some employees have received in the mail . Contra Persogel Department Costa Third Floor, Administration Bldg. 651 Pine Street County Martinez, California 94553-1292 (415) 372-4064 Harry D. Cisterman Director of Personnel July 16, 1984 Dear Employee: You are employed in a position in a job classification which is represented by United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 for purposes of employer-employee representation. As you may already know, an "Agency Shop" provision is included in the new Memorandum of Understanding between Contra Costa County and United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700. As previously explained in the June 1984 issue of the County Employee Newsletter, an Agency Shop Provision means that: 1. You, as a permanent County .,employee, can join the employee organi- zation which represents your job classification and pay the stan- %I and initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments. 2. Should you wish not to be a member of the employee organization, f you must pay a monthly service fee equal to the standard ini- tiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments to the organiza- tion as a condition of continued employment. �Y4 However, if you are a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect. which has historically held a conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting, public employee organizations and do not wish to join the employee, organization ., or pay a service fee, you must as a condition of continued employment contribute a sum equivalent to union dues, standard initiation fees and general assessments to a designated charitable organization. Enclosed with this letter is a three part NCR form entitled, "Employee Authorization for Payroll Deduction of United. Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 270'0' Membership Dues or Service Fee," and a return, preaddressed, envelope. Please complete the form, retain the PINK copy and return the others in the enclosed envelope. ipma INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBER 04 -2- For your information, the current AFSCME, Local 2700 dues structure is one per- cent (1%) of gross monthly pay up to a maximum of $18.00 per month. Example: Your gross pay cheque is $1500.00 One percent (1%) equals $15.00 Your gross pay cheque is $1900.00 One percent (1%) equals $19.00, but you pay $18.00 In addition, there is a one-time only twenty-five dollar ($25.00) initiation ....---------- Remember, you MUST complete the form and it MUST be received back in the County Personnel Department not later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 17, 1984. Should you have any questions regarding this notification, you may contact me at 372-4145. Very truly yours, W. P. Hamilton Chief, Employee Relations Division cc: United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 Coiynty Auditor-Controller rP r' EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZ* FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF UNITED CLERIC#PLOYEES, LOCAL 2700, MEMBERSHIP DUES OR SERVICE FEE :ame of Employee Job Classification ome Address Employee Number ity, State and Zip Code Department to Which Assigned ome Phone Work Phone Work Location PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE ursuant to California Government Code Sections 3500 et seq. and Board Resolution 81/1165, the County of Contra Costa and United lerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding establishing wages, hours, working con- itions and other matters within the scope of representation for your classification. As a condition of employment. Section 2.2 f this Memorandum of Understanding requires that each employee of Contra Costa County working in a classification represented by nited Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700, excepting employees in the "Supervisory Clerical Unit', sign this form authorizing ,ie payroll deduction of a standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments payable to the Union or pay a service fee dual to the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments. ie provisions of Section 2.2 become operative as of August 1, 1984 and terminate with the expiration of the Memorandum of iderstanding between United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700, and Contra Costa County. i A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (Please check one. There is no difference in cost). A. Q UNION MEMBERSHIP. Entitles the employee to Union representation in his/her employment relationship with the County. Entitles the employee to full membership rights including the right to attend all meetings, hold office and vote. B. Q SERVICE FEE. Entitles the employee to Union representation in his/her employment relationship with the County. ' an employee is a member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held a conscientious objection to joining financially supporting a public employee organization, the employee may elect to contribute an amount equal to the standard iitiation fee, monthly dtec and general assessments to one of the charitable organizations listed below. (Govt. Code Sec. 3502.5) C. Q CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR: I hereby elect to contribute an amount equal to the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments of United Clerical Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700 to the charitable organization I make this election on grounds that I am a member of which is a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has historically held a conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting a public employee organization. H Battered Women's Alternative: Provides counselling, legal assistance and shelter to battered women and their chilaren. Q Child Abuse Prevention Council: Provides a variety of community services to prevent child abuse. v QFamily and Childrens Trust Fund: Provides funding to a variety of family and childrens services. UNITED CLERICAL EMPLOYEES, AFSCME, LOCAL 2700 I have read the foregoing and hereby authorize Contra Costa County to deduct 936 Court Street monthly from my wages an amount as designated above in accordance with the Martinez, CA 94553 schedule of the standard initiation fee, monthly dues and general assessments provided to and periodically updated to the County Auditor-Controller. This Phone: (415) 228-4400 authorization shall be in full force and effect for the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding. Employee's Name Please print Employee's Signature tIGINAL COPY: Union kNARY COPY: Auditor-Controller :NK COPY: Employee Date