Our members are the eyes and ears of the workplace, and we are distributed across a wide geographic area. In order to keep our finger on the pulse with respect to the issues that are important, the executive board of Local 3599 needs to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and concerns often!
This morning the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on both the Sick Leave and Vacation Snapshot cases.
Unfortunately, the Court ruled in favor of the City on both.
We battled for 8 years against a city who wanted to impose changes without negotiating with us on reducing our pension and compensation.
For 8 years we fought for what was promised to us when we were hired and what many top level management received when they bailed ship during the recession.
While the city praises the workers on the front lines during this pandemic we see where their heart really is. That at any moment they can turn their backs on their promises and do everything they can to hurt their employees in their pockets.
This case shows that labor cannot trust the city on its word. And we will remember their broken promises.
We are very disappointed in the outcome but truly felt it was necessary to defend our MOU along with many of the cities unions and send a message that we will not sit by while our contract is changed without negotiation.
Thanks to everyone for your patience and support during this very long litigation.
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Associate Secretary Manager, Membership Recruitment & Records Retention
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Bruce Heigh started his civil service career as a DC 37, Local 1549, member in 1973 working at the Human Resources Administration. In 1978 he became a Local 2627 member as a result of a Computer Programmer Analyst Trainee exam. He was subsequently promoted to the Computer Associate and Computer Specialist positions. His dedication to his local began in the early 1980's serving as the local's Treasurer for over 30 years.
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He simultaneously served as a delegate to DC 37, NYCCLC and AFSCME
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conventions. Bruce follows in the footsteps of several family members, namely his mom, aunt and sister-in-law from Locals 1655, 2054 and 1549 respectively, as a member of the DC 37 Retirees Association. Bruce has been a very active and engaged member of the Retirees Association for many years now serving as the Office Manager & the Associate Secretary on the Executive Board.
