With 100 years of service to Palm Springs, the 2014 Bargaining Team is now headed to the table to move workers forward.
SEIU 721 City of Palm Springs Bargaining Team
Left to right, font row: Nadine Fieger – Code Compliance Officer, Bill Notte – Fleet Technician I, Carolyn Notte – Senior Secretary, back row: Craig Wood – Mechanic Techician II and Robert “Bobby” Klomhaus – Maintenance Worker I.
Reflecting on the past and moving toward the future, negotiations between SEIU 721 Palm Springs General Unit and city management began on Wednesday, April 15, 2014, with the union acknowledging the retirement of SEIU negotiator Mark Reid’s years of service and having optimism for this year’s bargaining.
“We honor the 40 years of service Mark has given to SEIU and to city workers across Southern California. We plan a fitting retirement celebration for him as he moves on to a new phase of his life’s journey. I am delighted to step in to serve as Chief Negotiator for these critical negotiations.” – Julie Butcher, SEIU 721 Inland Regional Director
City of Palm Springs employees, including 911 operators, airport operations workers, groundskeepers, street maintenance workers and clerical staff are asking for a fair contract that recognizes their years of sacrifices during the past financial crisis and their professionalism and pride in the jobs they do.
” We just ended four and a half years of furloughs, now it’s time to start looking forward.” – Carolyn Notte, Palm Springs PD Senior Secretary
“I’m optimistic that we can work together to make gains at the table and win a little more respect for the men and women who do the work that makes Palm Springs such a great place to live and play.” – Bobby Klomhaus, Palm Springs Parks Maintenance Worker I
Click here to download a bargaining update flyer.
Next Steps
Come to the General Membership Meeting City Yard lunchroom
Wednesday, April 3011:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch will be served, please RSVP to Chris Stout, (760) 408-5033 or Bill Notte, (760) 218-1424.