City Committee meets - 1/23/2013 3:30pm @261

City & County of San Francisco - Shop Stewards

Chief Stewards:
1.Nikki Mixon, Chair
2.Joan Vellutini
3.Edison Fincher
4.Dan Feerick
5.Zac Salem
6.Anthony Travis

Stewards:
7.Alejandro Alvarez - MTA
8. Peter Andrews - RPD
9. LaVonda Williams - DPW
10. Hetch Hetchy Steward**
11. Nadine Boyd - PUC
12. Bruce Ricci - RPD
13. James Cededon - MTA
14. Joseph Chmielewski - RPD
15. Jose De La Mora - SFIA
16. Juan Rivera - RPD
17. Keith Roberts - RPD
18. David Gibbs - Port
19. Tim Looney - DPW
20. Sean Healy - DPW
21. Alma Valenzuela - DPW
22. Kevin Jackson - RPD
23. David Weidner - SFIA
24. John Ford - SFIA
25. Tony Lucero - PUC
26. Douglas Martino - RPD
27. Noflis McCullough - DPW
28. Sunol - PUC**
29. Daniel Grogg - RPD
30. John Raulli - RPD

Schools:
Patti Birmingham, SFUSD
Steve Peterson, C.C.S.F.

SFHA:
Mariano De La Torre
Salvador Villalobos
Derrick Breaux

**- indicates a vacancy at specific location

City College Update - BCTC Negotiator Mike Theriault

Brothers and Sisters,

Our negotiating meeting with City College scheduled for this Friday, 4 January 2013, is canceled.

At today's meeting the College presented its current financial situation.  It is looking for savings in the next six months because of a decrease in State payments due to declining enrollment.  It figures our unit's share of these savings as $54,722.  The College will be laying off one painter in two weeks.  Over the next six months this layoff will save the College $52,000.  Our position is that the difference between the actual savings to be achieved by the layoff and the savings sought by the College is inconsequential and so that we should not have to contribute more.  The furlough days to which we agreed in our last negotiations are already sacrifice enough by our members.  The College's negotiators will take this position to the Board of Trustees.

The College also wishes to begin negotiations in the first week of February for a successor agreement.  They will provide us possible dates soon.  They have already sent an opening proposal, which has been sunshined at the Board of Trustees.  I will forward it separately.  I will draft a very general opening proposal for our side and send it to you for comment and/or approval.

Fraternally,

Mike Theriault

Invitation to view John Raulli's Gallery

You are invited to view John Raulli's photo gallery. View John Raulli's Gallery Message from Vince Courtney: Three Years for the Jointly Administered Apprenticeship Program at SFRPD & SFDPW! If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://picasaweb.google.com/107079555812948736975?feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

LiUNA!, Local 261 representatives to meet with City January 24, 2013 to discuss Training - keep posted!

Union Members are encouraged to "follow" to be kept in loop re: City's implementation of Substance Abuse Policies (Note: other Unions are signing off.)

LiUNA! Local 261 Celebrates - 5th Annual, Honoring Sister Joan Vellutini

LiUNA!, Local 261 PEC celebrates 2013 Honoree Joan Vellutini with Mayor Ed Lee & Board President David Chiu. Thank you to those who joined us to celebrate Joan, including District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor David Campos, Supervisor Scott Weiner, Supervisor Mark Farrell, Supervisor Norman Yee, Harlan Kelly, SFPUC Commission President Art Torres, PUC Commissioner Anson Moran, Anthony Urbina (SMW 104,) Tim Donovan (IBEW6,) Olga Miranda (SEIU87,) Tom O'Connor & Officers (IAFF 798,) Pat Mulligan (Carpenters22,) Susan Leal, Al Casciato, Martin Gran, Elouise Patton, Jake McGoldrick, James Bryant, Rhonda Simmons, Tom Hsieh, Bob Arns, Chris Gruwell and the Platinum Advisors, Josh Arce, Christine DeBerry, Rosario Anaya, Wilbert Lucas, RPD Commissioner Tom Harrison, RPD GM Phil Ginsburg, DPW DDO Larry Stringer, DPW Director Mohammed Nuru, PUC AGM Mike Carlin, Jason Elliott, Tony Winnicker, Terrence Jones, Marianne Bertuccelli, and the many other friends of the LiUNA!, Local 261 PEC.

A Holiday Message to the Men & Women of Local 261 from RPD GM Phil Ginsburg

Dear Local 261 Brothers and Sisters,

On behalf of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, thanks for all you do to support our City's beloved parks and recreation facilities. It's been a great year for parks. San Francisco voters overwhelmingly supported the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and the Trust for Public Land named San Francisco the number 1 urban park system in America. Our successes reflect the collective work of our dedicated staff, our elected officials, volunteers, community organizations and individuals who all see the value in having a world-class park system and who have played a role in supporting our efforts throughout the past year.

Local 261 has been instrumental in our successes this past year and we could not be more grateful for our valued partnership.

We invite you to view our report to the community for Fiscal Year 2011-12, which provides an overview of the great work our department has been doing during the past year. Read about what's happening in your parks, our recreation program highlights, and how we're working to keep your parks clean, safe and beautiful.

http://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/uploads/rpd-community-report-2011-12.pdf

Wishing you every opportunity to get out and play this holiday season and throughout a happy and healthy 2013.

Cheers,

Phil Ginsburg
General Manager

San Francisco Recreation and Park Department | City & County of San Francisco
McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park | 501 Stanyan Street | San Francisco, CA | 94117

(415) 831-2701 | phil.ginsburg@sfgov.org


Vince Courtney
Special Assistant to the Business Manager
LiUNA!, Northern California District Council of Laborers
4780 Chabot Drive, Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cellular: 415-810-4500
Telephone: 925-460-5990
Facsimile: 925-460-5996
http://www.ncdclaborers.org

Business Rep./Political Captain, LiUNA!, Local 261
3271 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Http://Twitter.com/vincecourtney

5th Annual - December 13th

LiUNA! 261 PEC 5th Annual Holiday Open House - December 13th!

Laborers' Local 261 City Committee: PARK MEASURE DESERVES SUPPORT - Yes on B!

Dear Friends:

San Francisco families have benefitted greatly from San Francisco's amazing parks, playgrounds and play fields.   With Election Day just 8 days away, I am asking that you give something back.   Proposition B, a measure to make our parks even better needs your support.  Requiring 67% support, this measure will likely win or lose by a small number of votes.  Please email send this email (edit as you see fit to personalize) to 20 or more of your own friends that vote in SF encouraging them to be sure to VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION B.

Thank you for loving your parks,

Vince

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VOTE YES ON PROP B!

Whether you read a book on park bench, take your children to the playground, walk your dog in the park, listen to live music in Golden Gate Park or play a game of soccer on our fields, chances are you use our parks every week.

Now you can support your parks on Tuesday November 6^th by voting YES on Prop B.

Proposition B, the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond on this November’s ballot will help the City tackle over $1 billion in infrastructure needs throughout our vast park and playground network.  

Proposition B improves existing facilities that are worn out from years of use; provides urgently needed seismic improvements that will make recreation facilities and playground equipment safer; constructs new waterfront parks; provides for shoreline restoration, replaces broken irrigation systems, and renovates failing playgrounds, and pools.   
In keeping with City policy, this bond will be funded as existing bonds get paid off, resulting in NO increase to property tax rates.

Prop B is widely supported by Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Ed Lee, the entire Board of Supervisors and School Board, the SF Democratic Party, the SF Labor Council, The League of Conservation Voters, the Trust for Public Land, The San Francisco Parks Alliance, The San Francisco Chronicle and the Bay Guardian.

You can view a full list of endorsers and a list of projects at www.yesforparks.com.

Prop B requires 2/3^rd voter approval, so we can’t take anything for granted. This will be an extremely close election, so it is critical that you vote and you encourage your friends and family to vote Yes on B.  Don’t just vote for President and turn in your ballot, vote for Prop B and the future of your neighborhood park!

There’s still time to get involved to help Pass Prop B. Here’s what you can do:
Send this email to your network. Tell them how important Prop B is to the future of our parks and to San Franciscans of all ages.
Email us at  info@yesforparks.com to get involved, or call 415.516.9043.
Thank you for your support!
www.yesforparks.com
P.S. If you are voting by mail, make sure to mail your ballot no later than Friday 11/2. If the Department of Elections receives your ballot after Election Day, it will not count. If you don’t mail your ballot by Friday, walk it into any polling place.

PARK MEASURE DESERVES SUPPORT - Yes on B!

Dear Brothers, Sisters, & Friends:

San Francisco families have benefitted greatly from San Francisco's amazing parks, playgrounds and play fields.   With Election Day just 8 days away, I am asking that you give something back.   Proposition B, a measure to make our parks even better needs your support.  Requiring 67% support, this measure will likely win or lose by a small number of votes.  Please email send this email (edit as you see fit to personalize) to 20 or more of your own friends that vote in SF encouraging them to be sure to VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION B.

Thank you for loving your parks,

Brother Vince

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VOTE YES ON PROP B!

Whether you read a book on park bench, take your children to the playground, walk your dog in the park, listen to live music in Golden Gate Park or play a game of soccer on our fields, chances are you use our parks every week.

Now you can support your parks on Tuesday November 6^th by voting YES on Prop B.

Proposition B, the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond on this November's ballot will help the City tackle over $1 billion in infrastructure needs throughout our vast park and playground network.  

Proposition B improves existing facilities that are worn out from years of use; provides urgently needed seismic improvements that will make recreation facilities and playground equipment safer; constructs new waterfront parks; provides for shoreline restoration, replaces broken irrigation systems, and renovates failing playgrounds, and pools.   

In keeping with City policy, this bond will be funded as existing bonds get paid off, resulting in NO increase to property tax rates.

Prop B is widely supported by Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Ed Lee, the entire Board of Supervisors and School Board, the SF Democratic Party, the SF Labor Council, The League of Conservation Voters, the Trust for Public Land, The San Francisco Parks Alliance, The San Francisco Chronicle and the Bay Guardian.

You can view a full list of endorsers and a list of projects at www.yesforparks.com.

Prop B requires 2/3^rd voter approval, so we can't take anything for granted. This will be an extremely close election, so it is critical that you vote and you encourage your friends and family to vote Yes on B.  Don't just vote for President and turn in your ballot, vote for Prop B and the future of your neighborhood park!

There's still time to get involved to help Pass Prop B. Here's what you can do:

Send this email to your network. Tell them how important Prop B is to the future of our parks and to San Franciscans of all ages.

Email us at  info@yesforparks.com to get involved, or call 415.516.9043.

Thank you for your support!

www.yesforparks.com

P.S. If you are voting by mail, make sure to mail your ballot no later than Friday 11/2. If the Department of Elections receives your ballot after Election Day, it will not count. If you don't mail your ballot by Friday, walk it into any polling place.

THIS SATURDAY!!!

Saturday, October 20th!

Election Endorsements - November 2012

October 20th - We Fight, We Win!

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Proposition B, the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond

October 20^th at 2:30pm – 3271 18^th Street

Please Join: The San Francisco Labor Council, The San Francisco Democratic Party, The Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, Tim Paulson, Mike Theriault, Ramon Hernandez, Conny Ford and many other local labor leaders, along with men and women from the following:

The San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, IFPTE Local 21, United Educators of San Francisco, Operating Engineers, SEIU-UHW, the Municipal Employees Association, San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798, and San Francisco Police Officers Association, LiUNA! Laborers' Local 261.

Special Guests: Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, Supervisors Scott Wiener, Eric Mar, John Avalos, and Mark Farrell, and Assessor Phil Ting. (partial list)

TO MOBILIZE & RALLY FOR PARKS AND JOBS!!!

Rally for Jobs & Parks! October 20, 2012 2:30pm (at the conclusion of various precinct walking efforts.) Fun, Food, Friends, & Music!

Laborers' Local 261 - City Committee Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (3:00pm)

Laborers' Local 261 - City Committee

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

3271 18th St.

San Francisco, CA  94110

Agenda

Robert's Rules of Order

Steward/Committee Organization

Department Reports:

  1. Airport

  2. City College (CCSF)

       a. Contract

  3. DPW

       a. Bid Report

  4. Muni

  5. Port

  6. PUC

       a. Schedule Change

  7. RPD

       a. Bid Report

  8. School Dist. (USD)

       a. TA-Retirement Contribution

GOTV - Political Action

New Business

Old Business

Announcements

Adjournment

RPD - Bid Information

Will be made available here, when received.

Vince Courtney
Special Assistant to the Business Manager
LiUNA!, Northern California District Council of Laborers
Business Rep./Political Captain, LiUNA!, Local 261

Http://Twitter.com/vincecourtney
cellular/text: (415) 810-4500

LiUNA! City Committee Executes New MOU (2012-14)

Business Manager Ramon Hernandez and Chair Nikki Mixon execute.

Back Row: Bruce Ricci, Steve Elder, Jon Beazor, Norflis McCullough, Anthony Travis, LaVonda Williams, Zac Salem, Keith Roberts, & Adrian Rojo

Front: Joan Vellutini, David De La Torre, Nikki Mixon, Ramon Hernandez, Edison Fincher, & Theresa Foglio

Vince Courtney

Special Assistant to the Business Manager

LiUNA!, Northern California District Council of Laborers

Business Rep./Political Captain, LiUNA!, Local 261

Http://Twitter.com/vincecourtney

cellular/text: (415) 810-4500