All bump slips must be returned to me by September 9th. You will not be eligible to bump according to your seniority if you don't return it to me by September 9th. That is critical everyone. Having an Open Bump does not change the part about first submitting your bump slips. This process is the same as it has always been. SUBMIT THE BUMP SLIPS. I will then post your selections at the Union Hall so that members coming to the Open Bump may see what is available. Don't show up on bump day with your bump slip in hand. You won't be eligible. I can't be clearer than that. There is a new change with the actual bump date. The OPEN Bump date is Tuesday September 21st at 9am. This change should work better for our members who are on afternoons and midnight shift. Take care of each other and spread the word so no member forgets to submit a slip. Any questions don’t hesitate to call me, 248-881-3807 or email me.

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This month's EB meeting will be held on August 31 at 1700 hours at the union hall.  Several topics will be discussed, most notably the issue of renewing the agreement with the County over the use of PTNE's for hospital watches.  All are encouraged to attend, but be advised that some portions of the meeting may be conducted in Executive Session as necessary.  Pizza and salad will be served.

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Please remember to print your name and/or legibly sign your name on the return envelope. Your vote will not count if you do not record your name. Contact me immediately, if you forgot to record your name on the envelope. I will get a new envelope and ballot out to you. This Monday, August 23rd 5pm at the Union Hall, the By-Law Committee will hold a Special Meeting to answer any of questions you may have. I will have extra envelopes and ballots at the meeting. Please spread the word. Remind your coworkers to vote, sign the envelopes, and attend the Special Meeting. Thank you. Arnie Terrell

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!!!!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SITTING ON THE DEPT. OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE DGR, PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO COME TO THE EB MEETING ON AUGUST 31. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE MEETING, PLEASE CALL ME AND/OR SEND ME AN EMAIL (chiefocdsa@gmail.com) with your name, preferred meeting times, place. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR NAME EARLIER, PLEASE RE-SUBMIT. I WILL SCHEDULE A MEETING PLACE AND TIME AS SOON AS I GET SOME FEED BACK ON WHAT TIME(S) WORK BEST FOR ALL INTERESTED MEMEBERS.

THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

BILL CHRISTENSEN
CHIEF STEWARD, OCDSA

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2011-2012 Executive Board Nominations

At the October General membership meeting, nominations will be taken for members who want to serve on the 2011-2012 Executive Board.  The ballots will be sent out in November, and the returned ballots will be counted in December.

I would like to thank the membership for the opportunity to serve as President of the OCDSA.  I, along with the other members of the current Executive Board, have worked hard to try to make positive changes for our membership.  I would like to thank the other members of the Executive Board for their hard work.

I will not be seeking any of the elected officer positions for the 2011-2012 OCDSA Executive Board.  I ask that over the next two months members take time to think about candidates who would be willing to represent the best interest of our membership as a whole for the 2011-2012 Executive Board.

Ken Hiller

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Members of the OCDSA should have received the ballots in the mail by now, upon which you can vote whether or not to adopt changes to our ByLaws as proposed by the committee.  Please read the ballot carefully, make your choices and return the ballot to the address provided inside.  This is a very important vote, union members, and we must make our voices heard.  Vote and return your ballot today!

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From President Ken Hiller:  At our BU10 negotiating meeting on Wednesday, Karen Jones gave us these two job postings. Any of our members who are facing layoff can apply for these jobs. Per a MOU that will be signed next Tuesday (7-27-10), the Undersheriff has agreed that if a OCDSA member who is going to be laid off accepts one of these jobs, that member will still have recall rights to the OCSO when their turn comes up by seniority.

Read the job postings

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The Executive Board will hold its monthly meeting on July 27 at 1630 hours at the union hall.  Portions of the meeting may not be open to the general membership, but all are welcome to attend.

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Brownstown Public Safety Officer Max Faistenhammer was recently severely injured in an off-duty motorcycle crash.  He is currently undergoing medical treatment at a spinal cord injury rehabilitation unit in Colorado.

A fundraiser is being held on July 17 starting at 6 pm at the Germania Club Downriver, 23156 King Road in Brownstown Twp.  Tickets are 20 dollars each.  Donations can be made at any PNC bank (account #4234130009) or they can be mailed to the Thin Blue Line of Michigan at PO Box 425 Howell, MI 48844.

For ticket information please contact Toni at 734-777-3612, Ryan at 734-444-5375, Bryan at 734-231-1848, or Sherry at 734-365-3130.

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NOTE:  THESE DOCUMENTS ARE OF ABSOLUTE PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF THE OCDSA, BOTH CORRECTIONS AND ROAD, AND EVERY MEMBER NEEDS TO REVIEW THEM CAREFULLY!

THIS IS THE FUTURE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP, AND YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON!

Uploaded by the Executive Board today:

Read the proposed ByLaws Changes (pdf)

Read the index of changes made (MS Word file).

Read the Ruling on the Grievance regarding Take-Home Cars (PDF).

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