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This is a reminder that all vacation time over 480 hours and holiday time over 264 hours will be paid off at straight time at the end of this year.  Each hour paid off will count as an hour worked on the FD-7.

The terms of our contract call for each safety member to receive an annual uniform allowance of $1,000 as a separate check sometime between December 1 and 15 of each year.  This year we will receive our allowance checks on December 15 along with our mid-month checks or statements (for those who have direct deposit).  The $1,000 uniform allowance comes as a hard-copy check subject to retirement and tax deductions.

The 2007/2008 shift calendars will be mailed out this week. Members will receive 2 Wall Calendars, 2 Pocket Calendars, 2 Helmet Logo Decals and an order form to purchase additional items. To order those additional items, mail the completed order form to Local 1014 with payment. Day Planners are also available. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery of those additional items. The calendars have also been posted to our web site under "Member Resources" for members to view and dowload.

For the past 3 years Southern California Edison has been approaching various cities throughout LA County about leasing land beneath High Voltage Power lines. Once leased, a developer would come in and construct buildings. This is obviously of concern to Local 1014 and we have voted to oppose ANY buidling below High Voltage Power lines. The problem is that some projects that have been in the "pipeline" are still moving forward. However, we will do whatever is necessary to halt these projects and get our message to the elected officials that these projects are a bad idea. If you see or hear of any such projects anywhere in the County, please call Local 1014 @ (310)639-1014 and leave a message for Lew Currier or Paul Rusin.

LOCAL 1014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

President:

David Gillotte – 1,511

1^ST Vice President:

Dave Lopez – 1,418

2^nd Vice President:

John Bishop – 1,433

Treasurer:

John Smolin – 827 (53.4%)

Greg Lombardo - 721 (46.5%)

Directors: (For 6 Positions)

Will Pryor – 1,432              Andy Doyle – 1,402

Lew Currier – 1,403           David Morse – 1,414

Paul Rusin – 1,395                Pat Dolan – 1,395

Proposals:

Shall the 1014 Union dues structure be changed from 1% of top step firefighter to the 1.25% format as described? (Requires 50% + 1 to pass)

YES - 784 (48.0%)

NO - 849 (51.9%)

Shall “X” Campos be granted 1014 Life Member status? (Requires 2/3 + 1 to pass)

YES - 1,239 (77.2%)

NO - 364 (22.7%)

Shall Don Lassig be granted 1014 Life Member status? (Requires 2/3 + 1 to pass)

YES - 1,198 (74.6%)

NO - 408 (25.4%)

Shall the 1014 Executive Board pursue with the Department a trial 48/96 work schedule? (Requires 2/3 + 1 to pass)

YES - 825 (50.9%)

NO - 795 (49.0%)

A very special thanks to our Election Committee. Awsome job -- Thanks!

Hello 1014 brothers and sisters,

Your union needs your support in the City of Pomona now through Election Day. (11/4/2006 + 11/7/2006.)

We have the opportunity to get a majority on the Pomona City council through our own political action. This is something we have not had since the city became part of the County in 1994. If you are tired of all the closing of stations talk, three man paramedic engines, closing of the light forces, etc. Then now is the time to do something about it. It seems that every fiscal emergency that the city has is put on the backs of firefighters to balance out.  This is due to the fact that other groups have had the council’s ear. Now it is our turn to get the councils ear through our hard work on this election.  We need to support the candidates that support firefighter issues and will carry them to the council. It is very simple in politics at the end of the day in Pomona. The one who can count to 4 out of 7 is the winner. If we want to be the winner it is not going to happen by accident. WE NEED YOUR HELP!  PLEASE SUPPORT YOURSELF AND YOUR UNION IN POMONA THIS WEEKEND.

1014 Executive Board

(The schedule and locations are in the attachment below.)