NEPBA

                           General Membership Meeting

                                    Monday, August 1, 2011

Itinerary to include details on the $500 issuance for all Local 550 members, an introduction of new union officials, a vote to repeal Section 12.3 of the By-Laws and a conversation pursuant to concerns over recent excessive disciplinary actions and reduction of staffing levels.

                                                  Times and Locations:

                                                              7:15am - 8:45am, N. E. P. B. A. Offices, 400 Grove St., Worcester

                                               1:00pm - 2:30pm, O'Connor's Restaurant, 1160 West Boylston St., Worcester

                                               3:15pm - 4:45pm, O'Connor's Restaurant, 1160 West Boylston St., Worcester

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                           Attention Local 550 Members

On Friday, July 1, 2011, Treasurer Jeff Hehir sent the following e-mail:

To the Local 550 Executive Board and Stewards,

I, Jeff Hehir, respectfully submit my resignation for my E-Board position as Treasurer.  It is my intention to stay         actively involved in the Local 550 in an official capacity but the time-demands of a E-Board position is no longer a viable option for me, and my family.  I am proud to have served you for as long as I did, and am nothing but grateful for your support the past few years. The E-Board and stewards presently in tact now are ready, willing and able to continue to move the Local 550 in the right direction.  I have the utmost respect for all of them and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with this E-Board and stewards.  I hereby resign my post, effective Friday, July 1, 2011, with the best of intentions.

Thank you.

Sincerely and In Unity,

Jeff Hehir

Jeff has worked tirelessly since April 2010 on behalf of the 550 and all her members.From all of us, thank you for your time in service, Jeff.

In accordance with the Local 550 By-Laws (Sec 5.7 – Vacancy), the E-Board has assigned the below persons to official union positions and as follows, effective Friday, July 8, 2011:

                                                                           Vice President – Frank Porcaro¹

                                                                                                   Treasurer – Joe Gaudreau²

                                                                                                1^st Shift Steward –Steve Hart³

                                                                                                2^nd Shift Steward–Jeff Hehir⁴

We thank you, the membership of the Local 550, for your continued support.

Remember, we cannot advance our cause without your active involvement. You are the union!

Fraternally yours,

The Executive Board

Local 550, W.C.C.O.

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^{1 Frank Porcaro (7-3 shift, Mods) had previously held the position of 1st shift Steward.}

^{2 Joe Gaudreau (7-3 shift, Main Jail) had previously held the position of E-Board Vice President.}

^{3 Steve Hart (7-3 shift, Mods) replaces Frank Porcaro.}

^{4 Jeff Hehir (3-11 shift, Mods) replaces Tim Perron.}

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                          Attention Local 550 Members

The NEPBA Local 550 E-Board would like to extend it’s appreciation to  Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis, Superintendent Shawn Jenkins and Attorney Andrew Abdella for working hard to resolve the many outstanding issues left behind by the Glodis Administration.  The E-Board extends hearty congratulations to the hard working officers and sergeants of the Local 550.

In July 2011 the Local 550 settled all outstanding grievances & ULP’s in exchange for the following items:

                                                                                   $500 check for every Local 550 member¹

                                                Signed agreement mandating minimum officer coverage at the hospital²

                                                                        Stick & Picks guaranteed for all Local 550 members

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^{1 – Checks will be issued in August 2011}

^{2 – Previously there was no written agreement and hospital coverage could be reduced to one officer per inmate at the Sheriff’s sole discretion. Now, one officer and one floating officer will be considered minimum coverage per the binding written agreement.}