UPE Steward Nominations Open for 2017   UPE will be conducting steward elections for all bargaining units. Stewards are VERY important. They help enforce the contract, keep members informed of the actions taken by the union, and communicate workplace issues to union staff. Make sure your area is represented by a steward! Nominate yourself or a co-worker today!   REQUIRMENTS: Stewards are expected to meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm for Stewards’ Council or Training where additional training is provided and information affecting members is exchanged. Steward Candidates must have or plan on attending Stewards’ Training Level I and II as well as meet the other requirements. Steward’s term of office will be for three (3) years. Click Here to Download a Nomination Form Click Here to Submit the Form Electronically   NEWS & EVENTS   UPE Scholarship Winners Announced UPE announces the four winners of the first UPE Scholarships.  Each winner receives $1500 towards the cost of college. County Budget Sends Clear Signal for Contract Negotiations Sacramento County released its proposed budget for the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year at the start of June.  The budget leaves little room to improve the lives of UPE workers through upcoming contract negotiations.  SDR Function Changes UPE met with DHA representatives to asks questions relating to function changes within bureaus as a result of SDR. With Latest Moves Department of Human Assistance Turns its Back on Workers and Southside Clients Closing Stockton Blvd permanently and closing the Bowling Green lobby continue DHA's efforts to dehumanize the Department of Human Assitance. Service Delivery Redesign Involuntary Movement UPE and DHA representatives conclude negotiations over involuntary movement.  UPE protects seniority as deciding factor in all moves.     Thursday, July 13 - 005 Office Technical Unit meeting 6:00 pm @ UPE Tuesday, July 11 - 008 Welfare Non-Supervisory Unit meeting 6:00 pm @ UPE Tuesday, July 11 - Merced County Unit 3 Board Meeting 5:30 pm at 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340 Wednesday, July 12 - Court Office Technical Unit Meeting 6:00 pm @ UPE Tuesday, July 11 - Court Professionals Unit meeting 12:00n @ FRC Thursday, July 20 - Stewards Council 6:00 pm @ UPE Tuesday, July 18 - UPE Board of Directors meeting 6:00 pm @ UPE STAY CONNECTED WITH UPE TO SIGN UP FOR ELECTRONIC UPDATES FROM UPE THAT WILL BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX! JOIN UPE Join UPE - the largest independent public sector union in Sacramento County - as we continue fighting for livable wages and fair contracts for our members and their families. Independent and Strong, but Together we can be Stronger! ANNOUNCEMENTS    STEWARDS TRAINING  These trainings are for any member who is interested in learning more about their rights and how to make a difference in their workplace. Stewards meet the third Thursday of each month: 6:00pm UPE Office - 9333 Tech Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 Please RSVP info@upe1.org or call our office 916-736-9503 2017 Steward Training Schedule

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