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8-22-10 Did you know when we switched Medical coverage to Blue Shield that your old M.P.N form became invalid? M.P.N. forms allow you to use your Doctor or be refered by your Doctor for workers compensation injuries. That means you do NOT have to use a U.P.S wokers compensation Doctor. You must fill out the form and turn in to H.R. before any injuries occur. Please use the "Quick Links" to print this form, we hope you never have to use it but are prepared if you had to.8-26-10 Any Drivers filing grievances for Supervisors working or not honoring an 8 hour request should be seeing checks soon. The Company and our Local have been working on a decrease in the amount of open grievances. HOORAY! 8-27-10 We are hearing a lot of complaints about excessive overtime.... If you have been over 9.5 three times in one week you qualify to go on the "Opt - in list". This enables you to file a grievances for being over 9.5 three times in a week within the next 5 months ( excluding November and December ). You can also use 8 hour requests ( 2 per month ) to get out of work early. We highly advise taking advantage of these steps for work reduction. Forms are located in the "quick links" section to the left.8-28-10 Updates to the "Leagal section" under "Services" has been made. Thanks to the local and our members for their information.9-4-10 Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend with your friends and loved ones!9-9-10 Supervisor working grievances have been paid out and almost all of the back logged grievances have been settled with exception of panel cases . We want to thank Bob Hahn for his quick action in defending member rights and the suitable defense of our contract.9-14-10 The Family-School Partnership Act is a California law that allows parents, grandparents, and guardians to take time off from work to participate in their children's school or child care activities. The law (Labor Code Section 230.8) first took effect in 1995. Its provisions were expanded in 1997 to add licensed child day care facilities to the kindergarten-through-grade-twelve levels included in the original legislation. For more Click here.9-15-10 On September 13th, voter ballots were mailed out to Local 952 members. We encourage every Teamsters to practice their rights at work and the Local. Remember: Vote because our future depends on it9-20-10 If you have not recieved you ballot in the mail call Local 952 at (714)-740-6200. For details click this repacement ballot12-8-10 We had some problems with the site but we are back up! Stewards can now access any Resources or Forms in the newly created "Stewards "area.12-16-10 With some help from Grant Maertz our Anaheim B.A., it looks like a few full time positions may be opened up soon. As always we hope for continued growth from the company and more well paying teamster jobs! 12-23-10 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!1-3-11 Click here for California Meal Period Changes- More details later.1-3-11 Tough Peak? Need some work life balance? FHP's for 2011 have been awarded and can be used right now. Be sure to give 10 days advanced notice to lock in an open date! 8 Hour requests are also available, just use the "Quick Links" to print a form.1-3-11 The Family-School Partnership Act is a California law that allows parents, grandparents, and guardians to take time off from work to participate in their children's school or child care activities. The law (Labor Code Section 230.8) first took effect in 1995. Its provisions were expanded in 1997 to add licensed child day care facilities to the kindergarten-through-grade-twelve levels included in the original legislation. For more Click here.1-4-11 Employee's working "off the clock" or supervisors doing bargining unit work only supports the unions case for the necessity to promote full time employees! It is illegal for any company to retaliate for whistle blowing or your right to filing grievances! 1-5-11 M.P.N. forms allow you to use your Doctor or be refered by your Doctor for workers compensation injuries. That means you do NOT have to use a U.P.S wokers compensation Doctor. You must fill out the form and turn in to H.R. before any injuries occur. Please use the "Quick Links" to print this form, we hope you never have to use it but are prepared if you had to.1-13-11 We are sad to say goodbye to Irvine Center shop steward Manuel Silveira who will be transfering to Local 162 in Portland Oregon. We wish the best of luck for a happy and successful future! Thank you Brother!1-13-11 Shop steward election list for Irvine Center is up, if you are intrested in the position put name on the list. The list will be pulled down and an election will take place next week. If only one uncontested name is on the list, that person wins the position. Be sure to vote on your steward and be a active part of your Union!1-13-11 Vacation selections are happening now, be sure to have your dates and back up dates ready so you are not skipped!1-20-11 Irvine Center will be looking for a new alternate Steward. If interested see your regular shop Stewards for information.1-28-11 Bob Payne will be leaving Irvine Center and Eric Hotenroth will be taking over the manager position in early February.1-31-11 Drive as if a supervisor is with you everyday and be safe!2-3-11 Study your methods and be ready for a ride along!2-4-11 "LagunaBrown Archived " in quick links is now active.2-20-11 Teamster Convention and Delegates: Every Teamster local holds an election for delegates and alternate delegates to attend the Teamster Convention, which will be held in Las Vegas on June 27July 1, 2011. The Teamster Convention is the highest body of our union. The entire Teamster Constitution will be up for review with every article in it up for possible amendment or change and all delegates get a vote. The Teamster Convention will also nominate candidates to run for Teamster president, and all the vice president positions.2-20-11 We are going to start a "Part Timer" section. Please Email us any ideas you have or would like to see.2-20-11 Please use the "Contact" Tab to voice any changes you would like to see on the next contract. We will make a list of proposals and present them to the Local durring the preparation period. We have already had some great ideas on the useage of helpers at Christmas time.3-5-11 Local 952 Delegates elections are over, you can see the results in the "Quick Links" section. We had a low voter turn out with approximately 17% of the local actually contributing to the election process. We will need much more union member involvement to keep the standard of living and benefits we currently have. The fight for our contract starts now so get members involved before it is too late to address contract concerns! 3-5-11 The "9.5 Opt-in Form" has been taken off the "Quick Links" section due to a change in procedure. The employee will now file a grievance and be added directly to the "District Opt-in list" to be monitored. If any further violations occur it may be grieved for penalty pay.3-12-11 March & Rally for Our Communities, Our Jobs! The road to a stronger Union starts with us and our involvement. It is up to us to organize and not let the deceitfulness that happened in Wisconsin spread throughout the country. Now more than ever we need to assemble members to protect our contracts and way of living. Join us in the rally on March 26,2011. 3-31-11 A massive labor-organized march in support of collective bargaining rights and better-paying jobs rallied on "Solidarity Saturday." in downtown Los Angeles. Police estimated between 5,000 and 8,000 people attended the protest, which ended in a packed rally at Pershing Square. The event comes in response to the Wisconsin legislature's approval of a bill this month that curtails the collective bargaining rights of many unions and follows a weeks-long battle. We want to thank 952 members for attending. 4-8-11 THE PUBLIC HAS 30 DAYS to submit comments, concerns or objections regarding the Pilot Program on NAFTA Long-Haul Trucking provisions. It is the proposal for the initiation of a United States-Mexico cross-border long-haul trucking pilot program to test and demonstrate the ability of Mexico-based motor carriers to operate safely in the United States. Urge your family and friends to stop cross border trucking! Click here to post a comment and help save our jobs! 4-24-11 Happy Easter! 4-28-11 We thank all members of local 952 for their participation in the "National Day of Action" on Thursday April 28th at UPS in Laguna and Anaheim. Drivers wore stickers to protest the unfair harassment and production standards UPS is trying to impose upon our bargaining unit members. This day was also National Workers Memorial Day and a strong showing of Teamster unity!5-13-11 The 10th Annual Flag Day Celebration is on Saturday, June 11 form 12-3 pm at Teamsters Local 952 in Orange. An all American picnic of hot dogs and apple pie kicks off the celebration and is followed by patriotic music and speeches, recognition of veterans and active duty military, and awards. The event is free and open to all. Remember, the fight for our contract starts now so start getting involved with the Union and be a part of the action before its too late.
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