IBEW Local 465
Imperial Irrigation District

Unit Chair Cesar Perdomo

IID UNIT OFFICERS (2007-2010):

Unit Chair:                                Cesar Perdomo

Vice Chair:   Jeffrey Zinn

Recording Secretary:        Paul Kovacic

Executive Committee:       Lupe Estala
                                    Darryl Dees

Frank Silva

(fourth committee seat open)

Executive Board Member:          Jeffrey Zinn

NEW IID CONTRACT ONLINE: Below we have included copies of the new Memorandum of Understanding, recently ratified by the membership, along with the updated Policies and Procedures Manual.Click on each link below for those documents, which are in *.pdf format. 

IID MOU 2009-2011

IID Policies and Procedures

BECOME A MEMBER OF IBEW 465:IID employees who are not yet members can sign up to be a member by clicking on all four of the links below, for four forms that are necessary for membership.They are in *.pdf format.Once you have filled out the forms, hand it to one of the officers or shop stewards, or you can mail it to us at:

IBEW Local 465

7444 Trade Street

San Diego, CA92121-3413

All four of the following forms must be filled out: 

Dues Form

Obligation Form

W-9 Form

Designation of Beneficiary FormAUTHORIZATION FOR REPRESENTATION

 


  

 

 

 

 

I.B.E.W. LOCAL UNION 465

 

IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT

FEBRUARY 2010 UPDATE

 

IBEW WEB SITE: IBEW 465.org

 

 

FEBRUARY UNIT MEETINGS:

Monthly Unit meetings will be held at the Imperial Dam Headquarters on February 16th at 3:30 p.m. (Arizona time), at La Quinta Headquarters in the Board Room on February 17th at 3:30 p.m. and at the Moose Lodge in El Centro on February 18th at 4:00 p.m.  Plan on attending one of these meetings for the latest update on Union Business at IID.  As usual, Officers or Board Members from the I.I.D.E.A. are not permitted to attend any meetings.   

 

 

IID’S R.I.F./LAYOFF

We continue to meet with the District weekly on the issue, at this point out of the intended 23 employees affected, only 9 will actually be going on the “recall list.”  4 employees have accepted the “Early Retirement” package, and we have been able to mitigate some employee circumstances including: avoiding the force transfer of a Meter Reader from La Quinta to Imperial, the swap of two Clerical positions to avoid the same type of transfer, allow the Meter Technicians in El Centro to enter the Apprenticeship, and restore a CSAR to their “2” step.  We are still trying to work out other details with regards to seniority, “Right of Return,” and trying to find other opportunities for the 9 employees going on the “recall list.”  Thanks to our committee for all their hard work.

 

 

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

We have resumed negotiations with the District over a “binding agreement.”  On January 7, 2010, the Union received an “Initial Proposal” from the District.  While not a substantial offer, it does represent a breakthrough as they are willing to sign an agreement.  During our next meeting, scheduled for February 18th, the Union will present its “counter offer.”  We will continue to meet and negotiate until an agreement acceptable to the membership is reached.  Keep in mind that any agreement reached must be voted on by the membership to be put into effect.

 

 

 

 

2009 WAGE INCREASE

The District and Union Attorneys have held several discussions over the denial of the 4% wage increase for 58 “Red Lined” and Downward Adjusted” employees.  We have offered the District “Binding Arbitration” to settle this dispute.  If unable to agree on the process, the Union is prepared to go to court to uphold the 2008 M.O.U.  Going to Arbitration would serve both parties as it is a faster process than going through the Court system.

 

ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS

We are waiting on the results for an employee facing a “5” day suspension.  An employee “working out of classification” will be reimbursed the difference in pay for 3 months.  Thanks to Perdomo, Zinn and Casarez for their efforts. We are also waiting for results of the new investigation by the D.O.L. on property concerning Troubleshooter’s Vehicle Take Home, Work Schedules and Overtime rules. A meeting has been set for February 9th on the DOC “Standby Issue” over the reduction in straight time hours.  For an employee facing theft charges, we are waiting for the District to conclude their investigation.  Though our efforts, an employee facing termination for a 2nd positive drug test will be allowed to resign voluntarily and continue benefits for an additional month.

 

IIDEA CHALLENGE TO EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION

We have been informed that the IIDEA’s second complaint about our election victory has been dismissed.  So their next step was to file another complaint over the same issues that were denied in the first and second charge.  This has not affected any Union business on property or our efforts to negotiate a contract.  We are not sure why they continue to waste their member’s dues on a fruitless effort.  I would hope all District employees would get a clue that these guys represent nothing but their efforts to retain importance. 

 

FINAL THOUGHTS

While one can hope that the RIF/Layoff will be confined to Energy, we have been informed that the same internal auditors are not looking at the Water and General Service Groups.  While these actions are all political, when will nonmembers take notice?  If the Pension debacle, prior wage increase (clearly below industry) and now the layoff hasn’t convinced employees of their need for a Union, what will?  Encourage your friends and coworkers who are nonmembers to join us for at least the negotiations window period (September 2010) it will only aid our efforts and increase our strength at the bargaining table.  It is very little to ask of them, and could make a world of difference.  BUT THAT’S JUST MY OPINION!!!