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Welcome to the IUOE State Unit 12 website. IUOE Locals 3, 12, 39, and 501 collectively represent some 250 city, county, special districts, and schools bargaining units within the Public Sector in addition to State Unit 12. The four Locals have some 150 full time Union business agents actively servicing the membership, a team of Union Legislative Representatives who monitor all legislation, actively oppose harmful legislation, actively carry bills that are beneficial to our members.
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Oct. 24, 2011: Retiring soon? Free seminar to help you prepare! The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Customer Service and Outreach Division will conduct a free 2-hour webinar at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 for members who are one to three years away from retirement. The webinar, entitled "Planning Your Retirement," is designed to inform members about their retirement choices and the process of retirement. The live session will be conducted by CalPERS staff members Jim Cale and Laurie Daniels, who have years of experience in presenting retirement plan options and explaining the reti rement process to members. Download details now.- Oct. 1, 2011: Membership Application available online - The Unit 12 Membership Application can be filled out and printed online. Use the form to type in your information and print it out and sign the form to complete your membership application. Get it now or find it later on the Forms page.
July 11, 2011: CHP says, "Move Over For Caltrans Workers Or Pay Up" The statewide campaign to get drivers to slow down or move over in work zones kicks off today. Drivers will see more digital billboards reminding them of the safety law. Officials said the effort to make people aware of the "move over" rule was necessary after three Caltrans workers were killed in the last two months. Read more . . .
June 27, 2011: Influence on Public Awareness - Unit 12 Director, Tim Neep is down in Caltrans District 11 this week to pay tribute to the fallen Caltrans worker. He will continue to bring attention and awareness on the Caltrans Workers Safety programs and the need to fix the ailing roads and infrastructure of the State of California. Over the past 20 years, the IUOE California State Unit 12 has influenced a number of programs that help heighten public awareness on Caltrans Worker Safety Programs. According to the Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 alone, there were 720 work zone fatalities nationally. In addition, there have been over 40,000 injuries in work zones. Find out what actions the Operating Engineers have taken during this time period. Download actions list now.
- June 22, 2011: Statewide Safety Stand Down - As we mourn the death of a third Caltrans Employee killed in Caltrans District 11 in the past six weeks, Caltrans has announced a stand down for safety to review all safety procedures statewide. IUOE Bargaining Unit 12 Director Tim Neep assisted top Caltrans officials in four of these Safety Stand-Down meetings in San Diego. IUOE is very concerned for its members safety on and off our public roadway’s and is diligently working with its members and the Department to assure current Safety procedures are adequate and properly being followed. Get more details . . .
May 19, 2011: State Budget Cuts threaten our jobs - Budget cuts have a devastating impact on the infrastructure that keeps our economy rolling and our jobs growing. If legislators fail to extend current taxes, we'll lose even more of our jobs in both the public and private sector. Every worker has a state in this fight. Fixing our roads and infrastructure keeps our economy flowing and will save thousands of construction jobs.
Find out how you can help. Learn more at: WorkingCalifornia.org.