Local 207 News
MOU Signed Amending Shift Differential Pay Language
NAGE has negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth to amend contract language regarding shift differential pay.
The MOU amends Article 7, Section 7.7 of the Units 1, 3, and 6 contracts by adding section "D," which states: "... employees who are regularly scheduled to work second or third shift shall receive the shift differential payment for all shifts that they are on paid leave status, including holidays."
The provisions of this MOU are effective June 8, 2008.
Unit 6, Local 207 President Theresa McGoldrick attended the official signing of the MOU.
NAGE Requests Governor's Intervention in Wrongful Termination Case
National President David J. Holway wrote to Governor Deval Patrick May 9, requesting that he intervene in a case in which a 19-year state employee was terminated after filing an MCAD claim subsequent to being denied a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
The termination followed years of what the employee described as harassment and retaliation by his Human Resources director.
Last Thursday, Local 207 President Theresa McGoldrick and the employee's private counsel tried to accompany the employee to his termination hearing. The private counsel was denied access to the hearing, and when he and President McGoldrick attempted to protect the employee's rights, management told them to leave. When they would not leave, management called the Malden police to have them removed from the building under threat of arrest.
President Holway wrote to the governor to describe the complete lack of respect these indivuals were shown, and to ask for him to intervene on the employee's behalf.
Read President Holway's letter to Gov. Patrick
Nominate a Co-Worker for an Outstanding Service Award
The Human Resources Division has announced the 25th Annual Commonwealth of Massachusetts Performance Recognition Program, a program which allows the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to thank its outstanding employees who demonstrate exemplary leadership, strong commitment, and an extraordinary work ethic.
This program gives formal recognition to Commonwealth employees who make meaningful contributions, which distinguish them from their peers. These special awards focus attention on consistent, positive achievements by both individuals and teams of state employees, and recognize those who demonstrate: innovation and dedication to their work, concern for the public trust and a commitment to excellence.
PRP culminates in an awards ceremony and luncheon that will be held at the Sheraton Boston on November 21, 2008.
Awards are given in three categories:
- Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance awarded to employees who are honored for their exemplary work performance
- Eugene H. Rooney, Jr. Public Service Award for employees who have made a meaningful contribution in the area of human resource development and training
- Manuel Carballo Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Service given to ten individuals or groups of employees who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and creativity
For PRP overview, key dates and forms, please visit the PRP website.
Local 207 Executive Board
Theresa McGoldrick
President
Bobbi Kaplan
Executive Vice President
Bob Cusick
Secretary/Treasurer
James Campo
Vice President
Steve O'Leary
Vice President
Lawrence Norman
Vice President
Stephanie Mahoney
Vice President
