WHAT HAPPENS NOW WITH SELECTED OPTION FOR CONCESSIONS

   Now that the difficult part of the negotiations has been agreed to, the next step is implementation. Part of our selected option is taking three (3) furlough days each fiscal year. I am telling everyone Not to take any furlough days prior to July 12, 2010. Taking days prior to that date will not count toward our agreement.

   Now that taking furloughs is a reality, we also have some legal questions in proceeding with. Let’s start with some definitions: Voluntary, when the concept of Furloughs was originally being used we heard the word “voluntary”. What this was word was referring to is the specific day and time one could take the furlough. It was not an option whether you were going to take it or not.  The second word that has been used is “Mandatory” which requires the forcing of a particular time or moment to perform this act or event. Since we have selected to take furloughs as part of our concession we are now required to fulfill this requirement.
As we move forward in working the details out, there are additional legal questions and implementation guidelines that need to be developed. The City has agreed to have all the labor groups assist in the development of guidelines and rules that will help everyone to implement this concession.
There should be no misunderstanding about our obligation in performing this concession.  Once we establish the fundamental rules and guidelines we will notify employees of what course of action to take and how to proceed with taking furloughs.

   This has been a historical and trying time for everyone and I am sure that the consequences of these events will have considerable affects, but we are very strong and resilient.  We will do our best and learn from our experiences and stand together and meet our goals.

CONTACT ED AT AMERICAN TAX FOR AN APPOINTMENT 949-836-3086

A representative from American Tax and Financial Services, Ed Rodriguez, is coming to the ASPTEA offices each Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during tax season.   If you are interested in meeting with him, please contact him at edsoffice@cox.net.
 
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