Weingarten rights You have the right to request union representation during any meeting with management that could lead to discipline. If you're called into such a meeting, clearly state: "If this meeting could lead to discipline, I request my union representative be present." Management is not allowed to punish you for making this request. Always stand up for your rights—never go in alone! If you’d like to request a representative for a disciplinary meeting, you can reach out to a Local 3005 shop steward or grievance representative.
Can I change my remote work days? It depends on your supervisor. Please see the remote work pilot policy here.
How will budget cuts impact my employment? Historically, city worker layoffs are rare, but unfortunately we don’t know for sure what will happen. Layoff procedures are covered in the Citywide contract on pages 57-59 (Section XVII Job Security).
/For unions, the work place and the polling place are inseparable, and the exercise of the awesome rights and responsibilities of citizenship is equally required at both."/
/For unions, the work place and the polling place are inseparable, and the exercise of the awesome rights and responsibilities of citizenship is equally required at both."/
Current 3005 leadership [1]was elected in May 2025 to serve for 3 years.
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Current 3005 leadership [1]was elected in May 2025 to serve for 3 years. In addition to 6 executive board members, there are 3 trustees who oversee our finances and 3 delegates who attend monthly DC37 meetings to discuss member issues and represent Local 3005's concerns to the larger union.
In an organizing model, members are the union, information transparently flows between leadership to members, and members are closely involved in organizing on workplace issues. In a service model, the union is more like an insurance policy or third party to call when there is a problem. Decisions are made behind closed doors and the primary concern is to keep the peace with management. We want a local that is democratic, transparent, and member-led! Therefore, we are using an organizing model.
In an organizing model, members are the union, information transparently flows between leadership to members, and members are closely involved in organizing on workplace issues. In a service model, the union is more like an insurance policy or third party to call when there is a problem. Decisions are made behind closed doors and the primary concern is to keep the peace with management. We want a local that is democratic, transparent, and member-led! Therefore, we are using an organizing model.
Our members, not leadership, are the union! The more members that are actively involved in our union, the stronger our collective power.
Our members, not leadership, are the union! The more members that are actively involved in our union, the stronger our collective power.
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To get involved:
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Get involved!
Attend the next general membership meeting or event. Check out our calendar [2] for upcoming events.
Attend the next general membership meeting or event. Check out our calendar [2] for upcoming events.
Join a committee [3]. Committees are a core component of Local 3005's organizing structure and participatory governance.
Join a committee [3]. Committees are a core component of Local 3005's organizing structure and...
