AFSCME

CITY OF

SAN JOSE

Municipal Federation Employees

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WE MAKE SANTA CLARA HAPPEN

Our members provide the vital services that make Santa Clara county happen. Join us as we continue to advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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MEF UNION LEADERSHIP

Cindy Harlin

PRESIDENT

Nick Rovetto

VICE PRESIDENT

Rachel Atkins

TREASURER

Benjamin Martinez

SECRETARY

Juliette Licon

CHIEF STEWARD

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General Contact

The purpose of the Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF) is to improve the wages, hours and working conditions of its members; to promote their intellectual, social and economic welfare; and, to respect its membership in disputes with their employees.

One of our Union-negotiated benefits for MEF is the Group Legal Services Plan. It is a benefit provided by the City of San Jose and overseen by MEF members. MEF Legal Trust services offers current full-time MEF members $1,250 a year to use on legal services. These include wills and trust, family law matters, adoptions, guardianship, debtor/ creditor and other consumer problems, tenant problems, and other civil matters. It also includes other legal services such as document preparation, negotiating, mediating, and appearing in court. There are some legal problems not covered by the plan , such as criminal defense, immigration, and employment problems. The amount of attorney time for these legal services is limited. The attorney can be contacted directly for details.

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LEGAL TRUST

COOPERRIDER LAW OFFICE

ERICKSEN LAW OFFICE

MEF has successfully negotiated with the city management to provide members up to $1,000 in educational reimbursement for tuition and other related expenses for college accredited courses or related career development opportunities. Members can contact their department HR liaisons for compensation or request assistance from a MEF Steward for more information.

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EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT & AFSCME SCHOLARSHIPS

The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) provides its MEF chapter members various additional scholarships for both members and their family. Visit the AFSCME Advantage webpage for more information.

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AFSCME ADVANTAGE

MEF STEWARDS

Richard Bandy

[101-05] LUTHER BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-08] SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-100] CITY OF SARATOGA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

Visit the Saratoga Employee's Association Page Now To download and view your contract, click the link below. Contact your union Representative.
[101-07] CITY OF MORGAN HILL

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-06] CITY OF SAN JOSE (MEF)

Visit City of San Jose MEF Page Now To download and view your contract, click the link below. Contact your union Representative.
[101-10] SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT EA

Employee Association MOU Contact your union Representative. Visit Page
[101-09] CITY OF SANTA CLARA

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[101-04] TOWN OF LOS GATOS

Updated contract coming soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-12] OAK GROVE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

To download and view your contract, click the link below. Contact your union Representative.
[101-13] SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-02] GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-15] SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
[101-03] CITY OF GILROY

To download and view your contract, click the link below. Contact your union Representative.
If I request a Steward, does management have to comply?

Yes. They must delay questioning until your Steward can be present.
What is the role of the Steward in an investigatory meeting?

When the Steward arrives, the supervisor or manager must allow the Steward a private meeting with you before questioning begins, must allow the Steward to speak during the interview, for instance, to clarify a question, and to advise you (caucus). The Steward also takes notes during the meeting.
Can I have a Steward at any meeting with my supervisor or manager?

No, only when you reasonably believe discipline could result from an investigatory interview, unless your contract contains broader rights.
What if I'm told to meet with my supervisor at 10am, but not the nature of the meeting?

You should ask about the purpose. You have the right to know that the meeting could involve questioning that could lead to discipline, and the general subject matter of the inquiry, but not the details.*
What if I'm in a routine work meeting with a supervisor or manager and the nature of the meeting suddenly changes to a questioning session?

At the point you believe you are being asked questions which could result in discipline, you have the right to ask that the meeting be stopped so you can call in a Steward.
What are Weingarten Rights?

In the 1975 case NLRB v. J. Weingarten Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court declared that unionized employees have the right to have a steward present during a meeting with management when the employee believes the meeting might lead to disciplinary action being taken against him/her. Weingarten rights apply during investigatory interviews when a supervisor is questioning an employee to obtain information that could be used as grounds for discipline. When an employee believes such a meeting may lead to discipline, he/she has the right to request union representation. These basic Weingarten rights stem from the Supreme Courts decision: 1. The employee must request representation before or during the meeting. 2. After an employee makes the request, the supervisor has these choices: a. Grant the request and wait for the union representatives arrival; b. Deny the request and end the meeting immediately; or c. Give the employee the choice of either ending the meeting or continuing without representation. 3.If the supervisor denies the request and continues to ask questions, the employee has a right to refuse to answer. In addition, the supervisor is committing an unfair labor practice.
What if a supervisor or manager denies my request for a Steward?

If you are denied a Steward's presence, they must end the meeting or not proceed with questioning. If they insist on continuing the meeting and you are still questioned, the employer is committing an unfair labor practice, and you may decline to answer. You cannot be disciplined for such refusal. After the meeting, contact the Steward again to file a grievance or NLRB charge.
Is management supposed to inform me of my right to a Steward prior to such a meeting?

NO; management isn't obligated to remind you of your right unless your contract requires it, and even then YOU must make the request. After you have made that request you should contact your Steward immediately, so they can arrange to be there, and most important, build in time to consult (caucus) with you before the meeting.
How do I join this union?

Joining AFSCME Local 101 is simple! Click the link below, to complete the membership form and we will be in touch soon! https://forms.wix.com/f/7051988395085530094
If I ask for a Steward, doesn't that imply that I'm guilty of something?

No, supervisors and managers expect members will request representation; it's just sensible.
What is an investigatory interview?

When a manager or supervisor questions an employee to obtain information which could be used as a basis for discipline, or asks an employee to defend his or her conduct.
What about evaluation meetings?

You can’t have a Steward at the first evaluation discussion unless the evaluation or the supervisor's questions threaten disciplinary action. When the evaluation is final, you may have representation in later discussions or appeal meetings.
What are the AFCME Local 101 chapters?

City of San Jose MEF City of Santa Clara City of Gilroy City of Morgan Hill Santa Clara Valley Water District San Lorenzo Valley Water District Scotts Valley Water District San Jose Unified School District Oak Grove Union School District Luther Burbank School District Town of Los Gatos Gardner Family Health Network
I'm a Steward myself; who do I request if my supervisor or manager questions me?

You may request the presence of another Steward, a Chief Steward, or you may request Union staff.
Luther Burbank School District

Carol McEwan
MEF City of San Jose

John Tucker Genevieve Vigil
City of Gilroy

Carol McEwan
San Jose Unified School District

Jo Bates
Scotts Valley Water District

Genevieve Vigil
Town of Los Gatos

Carol McEwan
San Lorenzo Valley Water District

Genevieve Vigil
Santa Clara Valley Water District

Abdul Johnson
City of Santa Clara

Carol McEwan
City of Morgan Hill

Carol McEwan
Gardner Family Health Network

Genevieve Vigil
Oak Grove Union School District

Carol McEwan
Secretary

Cindy Harlin
President

Chris Pilson
Treasurer

Rachel Atkins
Vice President

Vacant. Future Officer
Gardner Health

Yolanda Del Rio
San Lorenzo Valley Water District

Detlef Adam
City of Santa Clara

Cliff Myers
Scotts Valley Water District (1 Vacant Position)

Vacant
Oak Grove School District

Frankie Robles
Santa Clara Valley Water District

Elise Latedjou-Durand Suzanne Remien Jessica Vasquez Fidel Gonzalez
City of Gilroy

Jon Shouse
City of San Jose MEF - (10 Vacant Positions)

Dan Gibson Jaime Fonseca Martin Bagnyuk Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant
Luther Burbank School District

Carlos Casas
City of Morgan Hill

John Henry
Town of Los Gatos

Sherrie Olsen
San Jose Unified School District

Israel Goins Lilia Valenzuela
PRNS (PARKS, RECREATION & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES)

Vidal Santellano
When does the current term expire?

This term expires November 2024.
ENVIRONMENT SERVICES/ PUBLIC WORKS

Kevin Johnson and Eric Walther
AIRPORT/TRANSPORTATION

Richard Bandy
PBCE (PLANNING, BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT

Maria Miller and David Parker
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Austin Carrell Dan Gibson
FIRE - COMMUNICATIONS

Scarlet Darmousseh
POLICE DEPT.

Alyssa Grondahl
Organizing Committee

Formulates and actively supports programs to recruit members to this union. Draws up and assembles organizing materials. Quarterly
Constitution, Policies, and Procedures Committee

Reviews the local constitution and the policies and procedures of this organization. Reports to the executive board and the membership of recommended revisions. Quarterly
Budget and Finance Committee

Studies revenues and expenditures, draws up a preliminary budget and recommends on the financial condition of this organization. Monthly
Communications and Public Outreach Committee

Monitor and create content for Local 101 website, social media, and printed correspondence. Develops and maintain a positive public image of AFSCME Local 101. Monthly
Legislative and Political Activities Committee

This committee shall assist the executive board in carrying out a sound program of political education and action and encourages members to register and vote. In addition, this committee defines, investigates, and recommends on legislation that is of interest to the members. Quarterly, monthly during election season.
South Bay Labor Council Delegation

Attends SBLC meetings. Represents local 101 at SBLC functions. Report to local 101 on the affairs of SBLC. Monthly
Human Rights, Health, and Welfare Committee

Studies and recommends possible benefits for members and society. Assists the executive board in carrying out the Human Rights programs and policies of the International Union, Council 57, and Local 101. Quarterly (Emergency meeting as warranted)
SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Pending updated contract, check back soon. Contact your union Representative.
Council 57 Delegation

Attends council 57 delegates meetings. Votes on Council 57 affairs. Represents local 101 at C-57. Reports to Local 101 executive board on the current affairs of Council 57. Quarterly