008 Meet & Confer Update CPS Restructuring        On October 24, 2019, UPE met CPS Deputy Director Melissa Lloyd and ER Division Manager Karen Parker to discuss the recent announcement regarding a possible “streamlining” of services by piloting an ER investigation through Jurisdiction Hearing and Disposition through Permanency.  In meeting with them, CPS proposed to have only one (1) representative from the social worker classification on the proposed Core Team, and three (3) social workers in the larger workgroup. Additionally, CPS proposed facilitating “focus groups” for social workers, however we cautioned them regarding the potential for the Department to engage in “direct dealing” through this process. Click here to read more.

008 Meet & Confer Update DBAP Social Workers      On October 9, 2019 UPE concluded our meet and confer with DHA regarding the creation of three Social Worker Range B positions at 28th St. These positions will work in the Disability Benefit Advocacy Program and assist homeless clients who cannot work in applying for SSI/SSP.  UPE and the Department met five times over the position and UPE made a number of recommended changes to the program document to improve the position that the Department accepted.   Click here to read more.

008 Meet & Confer Update Case Maintenance Transition to DHA Greenhaven      UPE met and conferred with the County regarding the DHA Case Maintenance (CM) workers who will be reassigned to DHA-Greenhaven, but physically stay at their respective open- lobby bureaus. At the meet and confer, UPE confirmed with the County that the CM workers will continue to perform the same duties such as RRR’s, Face to Face, and tasks (no incoming calls). The County responded, “Yes, status quo. However, if we decide to have CM workers take on incoming calls, we will first notice UPE to meet and confer”.  Click here to read more.

UPE UPDATE Water Bottle Distribution    UPE business agents are distributing insulated water bottles to UPE members only. If you have not received one yet, please contact your business agent to schedule a time for them to visit your worksite and distribute them to your unit! Contact UPE at 916-736-9503 or via email at info@upe1.org

005/008 Meet & Confer Update Drug and Alcohol Policy Update      Both UPE 005 and 008 Boards met with the County over the Drug and Alcohol Policy. It was almost 6 months ago when both parties last met. At that time, UPE had many underlying concerns. As a result, the County took a step back, revised the policy, and reintroduced it.       At this meet and confer, both 005 and 008 were able to review the proposed policy. The boards were not able to dive into the policy with the County due to time constraints; however, we will be meeting again. At the meeting, 005 did raise several clarification questions over depressants, medicinal marijuana, and other substances that might be detected under a drug test. A request of drug and alcohol thresholds was requested and the County provided it.  Click here to read more.

005 Meet & Confer Update The Compensation Study      On September 27, 2019, the Union and the County of Sacramento met once again over the Compensation Study per Article 7.20 in the 005 Contract. Your bargaining team proposed that classification studies be performed for the classifications listed within the provisions of the contract. The County was receptive to explore the idea based on the fact that a classification study for some of these groups have not been examined for over 23 years and the scope of their functions have evolved into more than the job description reflects.  Click here to read more.

008 Meet & Confer Update      DHA Class Study      On October 30, 2019, UPE and Sacramento County held a fact finding hearing related to the salary of the SES/Human Services Quality and Review Specialist (HSQRS).  UPE argued, as it always has, that the position is a promotional position, and therefore, must be paid at least 5% higher than the next lower class.  In this case, as a result of the Class Study, the HSQRS is now the advanced journey level class and the HSS is now the journey level class.  Therefore, the HSQRS class must be paid at least 5% more.   Click here to read more.

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NEWS & EVENTS November Wed, November 6th- 005 Office Technical Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at UPE Thur, November 7th- Sutter Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m. at Sutter Tue, November 12th - Court Professionals Unit Meeting, 12:00 p.m. at FRC Tue,  November 12th - Merced Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m. at 2222 M Street, Room 310 Tue,  November 12th - 008 Welfare Non-Supervisory Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at UPE Thu,  November 14th - Court Office Technical Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at UPE Thu,  November 21st- Yuba Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m. at TBD Thu,  November 21st - 6:00 p.m. at UPE - Stewards Council: Ballot Counting - Steward Training:  Training III Tue,  November 26th - Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at UPE