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SEIU Claimed (1) Victory and that all MOUS  approved the deal, this is still in question, and that the Early Retirement has Passed. What does this mean for the workers of the City of Los Angeles? How can this deal be passed if ALL unions have not completed their vote count? What is in store …

What do the union reps do when the membership is solidly against the agreement? Simple, They Lie. Stretch the truth? Removal of Cash Overtime has NO Exceptions per City Department as written. Special Events where the an organization pays All Costs, with NO Fee Waiver are the only way. Some people who share MOU’s are …

The Famous Friday Drop. After everyones gone home for the night, surprise an email pops up near 9Pm. In the Excuse filled email the latest contract agreement. After carefully reviewing the New Revised Draft Agreement which supercedes are previous ERIP, and our current contract, one thing is clear.  Were Still Screwed! We were fed half …

Surprise! Christmas is canceled! Courtesy of the Coalition of City unions, SEIU and a host of other Grinches.  Erip Cash Poof Capped and delayed. Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, ALL GONE. That is the result of the new agreement. Cash Overtime for Civilians, GONE. Landslide, Earthquake, Fire, …

Below is a copy of an email obtained by www.lacityworkers.com from the Coalition of City Unions to it’s members. It details the Slashing of 50% of our holidays, Removal of Cash Overtime, additional increases to member contributions,  removal of bonus codes, uniform allowances, boot allowances, and YES Furloughs for it’s members. In Short; it is Horrible …

9-14-2009, Budget committee sends Julie Butcher and the Coalition back to dig in to there numbers to save the city an additional “50-60 Million” so ERIP can pass committee and be presented to council. 9-15-2009 12 hours later and countless sleepless hours the coalition return to the council ready to share there hard work, after …

City of Los Angeles Full Lacers Board voted 4-3 in favor of the 15-year repayment period. ERIP to be voted on by Council Twice if Approved, the 45 Day Early Retirement  window will open and employees will begin filing for Retirement. If Eligible please read the discussion forums area to make sure your classification has …

If this isn’t the agenda of all agendas, Tuesday the most important group of people in city politics will get legal advice on overturning the furloughs and ending or accepting ERIP among other issues. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 …

That the Committee recommend to the Board that the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability associated with the City’s proposed Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) be amortized over a time period that matches the actuarially-calculated salary savings period from the ERIP – 5 years (Method 2).  Method 2 – Match the Amortization Period to the Actuarially-calculated Average …

Below I have reprinted a letter sent by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles to the City Council. It is very important to note, that the League of Women Voters has done several studies on the LACERS pension system and civil service in the City of Los Angeles. There opinions are highly regarded and they are …