This months newsletter. Click here check out the article from “The Municipal” featuring Local 251 President Tony Burkhalter.
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On October 6th 2019, Cameron Crook, Hummel Park Caretaker was involved in a vehicle accident and left in critical condition, including possible permanent paralysis. His wife Brooklyn will have to quit her job to be a full time caretaker of not only him but their one year old daughter. The Park and Recreation department is hosting a Chili Cook Off at Benson Park Pavilion on November 8 from 11:30-2 PM. The chili will be $6 a bowl (includes a drink and dessert) and $3 for seconds. There will also be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. All the money raised will be for Cameron and his family to help offset the large costs of healthcare and other medical expenses. Local 251 is also asking for items to be raffled off at the fundraiser. If you have items to donate please contact Kelcy at (402) 346-4011 or kelcy@local251.coxatwork.com Let’s all pull together ans show our support for the Crook family.
Click here to see details of this event. Local 251 is endorsing Local 251 member, Michael Champion, for the Civilian Pension Board. Michael is employed as a Housing Inspector for the Planning Department and has worked for the City of Omaha since June of 2018. His prior employment was with the City of Bellevue.
The Civilian Pension Board manages our pension system, reviews and approves disability applications and death benefits. We have the opportunity to put a Local 251 member on the board to ensure that our voice is heard. Michael is exceptionally qualified to serve on the Civilian Pension Board. From 2004-2010, Michael worked in the securities industry as a Registered Broker and Registered Investment Advisor. He has experience in investments, insurance, taxation, retirement and estate planning. The ballots will be mailed to your home on November 1st. You must return the ballot no later than November 26th. It is vital for all members to complete and return their ballot selecting Michael Champion. We need a voice on this committee to assure the workers are treated fairly. We feel it is important to have an actual Civilian Employee on the board, not just management, and Michael Champion is the person for the job. Fraternally, Tony Burkhalter, President Kelcy Johnson, Vice President Nebraska Public Employees, Local 251 6910 Pacific Street, Ste 450 Omaha Ne 68106 A reminder to all members the transfer and relocation period for Civilian Employees is currently on going. The transfer and relocation period goes through 4:30 PM on Monday, September 16, 2019.
The request form for transfers is only available online. The online form enables employees to access the request form from anywhere at any time during the transfer period. Paper copies will not be accepted. A reminder that you must fill out the transfer form each time the transfer period comes open. If you put in a transfer back in March 2019, you must put in a transfer again that will be valid from September 14, 2019 until March 2020. You must have a transfer in to be eligible for any positions that open between now and March. Just because a position is not open now does not mean a position won’t open up between now and March. If you would like to transfer to a different yard or location, this is considered relocation. Relocations’ are not handled by Human Resources; rather they are completed through your supervisor or foreman. Please contact them for relocation information. Also, per the contract, relocation requests are only accepted during the same period as transfers. If you have any questions please contact Human Resources on or before the September 16, 2019 deadline at (402) 444-5304. Link for the Civilian Bargaining Transfer Form: https://forms.gle/iJ1Wbt2SNHHTwjxJ8 The City of Omaha is partnering with SilverStone Group to conduct a compensation study of jobs for Four bargaining groups: Administrative and Executive, Civilian Bargaining(Local 251), Civilian Management and Functional Bargaining. The goal of this project is to determine market competitive pay rates in an effort to help the City attract and retain a qualified workforce.
During this project, SilverStone Group will complete a market analysis by compiling compensation data from published survey sources to determine competitive pay rates in the Omaha Metro. SilverStone Group will also be collecting compensation data from comparable city municipalities. The market analysis and data collection for the survey are expected to take place through the end of the year. All phases of the project will be completed by March 2020 and the data that is collected and analyzed will impacted budget preparations for 2021. If you have any questions about the compensation project being completed by SilverStone Group please contact Jim Belgley, Compensation Manager at James.Begley@cityofomaha.org or (402) 444-7437. Local 251 is forming committees to encourage more of our members to be active contributors to our Union. We are forming a, Bargaining Committee, Stewards Committee, PEOPLE/ Political Action Committee, and a Women’s Committee. Below is a brief summary of each committee. If you are interested in being considered for a committee or would like more information about the committees please contact Kelcy at (402) 346-4011 or email at kelcy@local251.coxatwork.com.
Bargaining Committee The purpose of the Bargaining Committee is to assist in the negotiate a collective bargaining agreement and develop and implement a contract campaign that actively involves members in the bargaining process to win the best possible contract for the membership. The President will appoint, with approval of the Executive Board, 3 to 5 members depending on the contract. You will only be allowed to negotiate on your contract; example: If you work for Omaha Housing Authority you can not be on the Bargaining Committee for the City of Omaha’s Contract. Steward Committee The purpose of the Stewards Committee is to help Local 251 Stewards sharpen their skills and build the confidence of new stewards, all while provide ongoing education for all stewards. The committee will also work to increase understanding of the contract, work rules, policies and regulations. All appointed Local 251 Stewards will belong to this committee. PEOPLE/Political Action Committee As public employees we have the opportunity to elect our bosses. These are the people that control our contracts, that appoint people to personal boards, and appoint the directors to departments. The PEOPLE/ Political Action Committee will work to advance the mission of the union through member engagement in political and legislative action. We need to be aware of legislative issues that could affect not only our Union but for all of our Union brothers and sisters. We are the strongest when we stand together as one. This committee will consist of 5 members will one of those 5 members appointed as the chair of the committee. Women’s Committee The purpose of the Women’s Committee is to energize and develop women activist, champion issues of particular interest to women and support the union’s organizing, political and bargaining initiatives. The committee focuses on issues that are especially important to women, such as balancing work and family, child care and flexible work schedules. By taking up these issues, the committee educates women members as well as the entire workforce on how support for these issues is beneficial to all bargaining unit members. This committee will consist of 5 members will one of those 5 members appointed as the chair of the committee. Labor Day is approaching and we are asking our members and their families for volunteers to show support of their union by participating in the Labor Day Parade.
All members participating in the parade will receive a union t-shirt and free admission for themselves and their family members into the Septemberfest grounds for a union picnic. So make a day of it, walk in solidarity with your brothers and sisters in celebration of Labor and then enjoy the food and festival. If you are interested in participating in the parade please contact Patty Koson, Tony Burkhalter or Kelcy Johnson during office hours at (402)346-4011. For more information regarding the Septemberfest festival please view the schedule of events at: http://septemberfestomaha.org As a reminder -- Septemberfest has extended the deadline to sell Union Ride Tickets! Union members interested in buying tickets may contact the union office at (402)346-4011. The tickets are $20.00 each, and allows you to ride all the rides every day of the event, Aug 30th – Sept 2nd. Labor Day is approaching and we are asking our members and their families for volunteers to show support of their union by participating in the Labor Day Parade.
All members participating in the parade will receive a union t-shirt and free admission for themselves and their family members into the Septemberfest grounds for a union picnic. So make a day of it, walk in solidarity with your brothers and sisters in celebration of Labor and then enjoy the food and festival. If you are interested in participating in the parade please contact Patty Koson, Tony Burkhalter or Kelcy Johnson during office hours at (402)346-4011. For more information regarding the Septemberfest festival please view the schedule of events at: http://septemberfestomaha.org |
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