South Bay

As you know, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed’s proposed statewide ballot measure for the 2014 or 2016 ballot could make it impossible for us to ever afford to retire.  In response, 31 members of L21 stepped up at the January Delegate Assembly to retire him and his ballot measure for good.  The members, listed below, either increased their donations or made a donation for the first time to the ‘Chuck Reed Retirement Project’ aka Local 21 TJ Anthony Political Action Committee.  

The following message was sent to AEA, AMSP and CAMP Members in the City of San Jose regarding a pro-Union decision on the City's illegal pension reform, Measure B.

AEA, AMSP and CAMP Members,

After digesting the Measure B decision which was released yesterday, we wanted to provide a more detailed analysis of the decision.  Click here to view the tentative ruling.  

Our Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Engineers and Architects won some great enhancements after eight months of bargaining. As a result of constant pressure on the Board, members bargained improved contract language and a fair economic settlement:

Local 21's South Bay chapters celebrated at their 8th Annual holiday luncheon with more than 260 members in attendance. Members gathered at the San Jose Garden Airport Hotel Ballroom and held their first canned food drive.

Chuck Reed, contender for “California’s Worst Mayor,” has filed papers for a statewide constitutional amendment to allow state and local governments to cut retirement benefits for current public employees.  The measure, which is also backed by the mayors of four small California cities, was filed with the Attorney General in October.  Reed says he is aiming to start collecting signatures soon and hopes to get it on the November 2014 ballot.

All South Bay Members are invited to our 8th Annual Holiday Party on December 3. Toss those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers and celebrate the holidays with your colleagues at the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel. New this year is a canned food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank – members who bring two or more canned items will be entered into a raffle. View the flyer for more information. RSVP by November 22.

All South Bay Members are invited to our 8th Annual Holiday Party -- December 3.  Toss those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers and celebrate the holidays with your colleagues at the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel.  New this year is a canned food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank -- Members who bring two or more canned items will be entered into a raffle.  RSVP by November 22.  Click here to see the flier.