The topics below are intended to reflect only a limited sample of the representational work that is occurring at your facility. If you have questions about specific issues, please talk to your Business Representative.
AIRWAY HEIGHTS CORRECTIONS CENTER
Grievances:
Grievance was filed on 9/6 for improper bid denial.
Grievance meeting held on 9/18 for denial of a member’s CBA day by CI.
On 9/10, we moved five cases to arbitration over a variety of issues.
Bargaining:
Bargaining took place at AHCC on 9/16 over evidence-based programs and duties for classification counselors. Additional negotiations will be occurring.
Bargaining is scheduled for 10/16 over a variety of issues in the warehouse.
A PARM is scheduled for 9/23 over a change in practice with regard to vacation scheduling.
Shop Stewards:
We will be posting for new Shop Stewards on 10/1 for 6 positions, both non-custody & custody positions.
Safety-Related Issues:
We have discussed an ongoing safety-related issue in the food factory. Management says that “they are looking into it.”
Visitation:
Michelle Woodrow, your Union’s Director of Corrections, and DOC Coordinator Sarena Davis, toured AHCC on 9/11.
COYOTE RIDGE CORRECTIONS CENTER
Holiday Pay:
In April, Business Rep. Eydie Dean filed a statewide grievance over the DOC’s refusal to pay holiday pay. There was no resolution to the issue at the Step 1 and Step 2 grievance process. The grievance has been scheduled for PARM.
Evidence-Based Programs:
Bargaining took place at Airway Heights on 9/16 over evidence-based programs and duties for classification counselors. Additional negotiations will be occurring.
Construction Maintenance:
Bargaining took place on 9/17 over Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor positions. We are negotiating job duties and job descriptions. Three CRCC members were at the table.
Shop Stewards:
We will be posting for new Shop Steward signups in the first week of October.
WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY
Grievances:
A grievance was filed on 8/30 over improper discipline.
A Grievance Panel was held on Tuesday, September 10 to discuss Metal Detectors in E. Complex. The DOC has agreed to add a metal detector in E. Complex Kitchen; LMCC will be held with E. Complex Staff, scheduled for Tuesday, October 1. We will determine after the LMCC whether to move forward with the grievance.
Two grievances regarding Safety/Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment in a particular work area are under investigation. Grievance hearings are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Grievances/Situations Resolved
Filed grievance resolved: Grievance 160-12 regarding a performance evaluation resolved—language removed from evaluation.
Return to work within 72-hours for employee who resigned
Improper overtime assignment for a Correctional Mental Health Counselor.
Potential Grievances Being Investigated
Application of overtime for Correctional Mental Health Counselors.
Overtime worked at straight-time rates for on-call officers.
Labor Management Meetings:
Upcoming meeting on October 1st, E. Complex Custody Staff.
Upcoming meeting on October 15th, Joint Health Services—Custody LMCC.
Upcoming meeting for Counselors in late October, primarily for D-E-F-G counselors. Focus on workload and Evidence-Based Programs.
Shop Steward Elections:
Shop Steward sign-up sheets will be posted from October 1-15 on the East and West Complex Bulletin Boards. Steward elections, if necessary, will be held during the week of October 21-25.
Community Sponsorship Winners:
Two WSP members submitted Community Sponsorship applications for Walla Walla Cattleman’s Association 4H and for a Pasco Youth Football—“C” Division Sharks. Both were approved for sponsorship.