Local 292 News
Local Update
September 29, 2008
We had an awesome showing of NAGE Stewards at the recent training. It was good to see all of you and to have some time together out of the workplace. I hope you found the session informative, and I welcome any feedback you may wish to offer.
As has been my practice, I am writing to advise you all of a series of developments that could impact our Local and state workers as a whole.
We have been locked in negotiations with the Commonwealth over a successor contract to our current agreement. We have yet to receive an economic offer. Based on the continued reports of shortfalls in revenue, I can imagine that the Commonwealth’s economic offer will be a bonanza for our members. Be assured your contract team is working towards the best contract we can get.
Further, we have the specter of ballot Question 1 on the frontier. If Question 1 passes, the state income tax will be repealed and state budget income will be cut by 40 percent. Simply put, if it passes, Question 1 will devastate the lives of our members and the public we are committed to serving. A "yes" vote on Question 1 is a slice to the jugular of state employees and state services. VOTE NO ON QUESTION 1.
In the next week or so, I will be announcing a series of regional meetings, to be held after work, so that we can further discuss these important issues.
As always feel free to contact me via email at jmann@nage.org
Until then,
John G. Mann
President
Unit 1, Local 292
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 292 Executive Board
John Mann
President
Barbara Eisenzopf
Vice President
MaryAnn Hatfield
Secretary
Roxanne Altieri
Block
Vice President
Renee Brodeur
Block
Vice President
