LA Community College District Approves 6-Month Contract with LASD
December 12: On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees voted in favor of a new six-month contract with the Sheriff's Department for public safety services. While this is a positive development that prevents a full curtailment of the LASD Community College Bureau, it is important to note the new short-term contract requires a reduction in personnel and services. For more information, click here to read the email sent to active PPOA members last weekend.
Coalition of County Unions Meeting
December 14: On Monday, President Tab J. Rhodes and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. participated in a teleconference with fellow members of the Coalition of County Unions (CCU). The discussion was centered on the Measure J campaign and future action items regarding its potential implementation, which could begin as early as July 1, 2021.

The CCU collectively represents more than 30,000 union members employed by the County of Los Angeles and is their unified voice on County-wide matters such as health insurance, vacation pay, retirement, and other issues that impact County employees and their families. 

Meeting re: Reduction of Services for Community College Bureau
December 16: On Wednesday, PPOA representatives held a pre-meeting regarding the reduction of services for Community College Bureau (CCB). Participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Executive Board Member Tony Coleman, Board Member Jim Blankenship, Board Member Henry Jimenez, Executive Director Quint, Sr. Labor Rep. Venise Wallace and Labor Rep. Teresa O'Neil. Following that pre-meeting, the PPOA team participated in a teleconference to discuss the same subject with LASD executives and representatives from CCB and Employee Relations.

As a result of this meeting and accompanying follow-up the next day, PPOA and the Department were able to come to agreement on a Points of Agreement (POA) involving the reduction of the affected members. In the following days, PPOA staff and President Rhodes worked with Personnel Administration Bureau and Employee Relations to address logistical needs of the POA. Members who have been contacted by Department email regarding their “Transfer Preferences” are reminded to respond, no later than 4PM on Monday, December 21, 2020.
COVID-19 Conference With PPOA Legal Team
December 17: PPOA hosted its weekly legal meeting on Thursday in order for President Rhodes, Sr. Labor Rep. Wallace, Labor Rep. O'Neil, Intake Representative Kevin Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members.
Law Enforcement Technician Classification Study
December 17: PPOA board and staff members met with representatives from the Sheriff's Department, County CEO's Office, Employee Relations and Personnel to discuss the ongoing Law Enforcement Technician classification study. The meeting was led by PPOA board member/Law Enforcement Technician (LET) Jim Blankenship and included his fellow PPOA representatives: President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint, Sr. Labor Rep. Wallace, and Labor Rep. O'Neil.

LET Class Study Background: Upon recommendation from the LET Labor Management Committee (a byproduct of contract negotiations between PPOA, County and LASD), the CEO Classification Division is conducting a review of the staffing and classification concept, standards and duties of LETs throughout the department. For more information about the study, click here to read "The Quest for Equality and Reform for LETs" by PPOA Board Member Jim Blankenship.
POPA Federal Credit Union Reopens San Dimas Branch
December 17: PPOA was advised on Thursday that the San Dimas branch of POPA Federal Credit Union has officially reopened following a temporary closure last week. This branch of the credit union is located in the PPOA building at 188 E. Arrow Highway in San Dimas.
LA Times Article:
COVID-19 Deaths Bring Increased Danger to Coroner's Office
"The COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 8,100 people in Los Angeles County alone, has had a dramatic impact on the coroner’s office. But not in the way you might expect..."

PPOA Member in Need of Support
Law Enforcement Technician Arthur Jones, assigned to Population Management Bureau, has been off work for an extended period of time due to health-related reasons. He has exhausted all of his time and is in desperate need of time donations. If you are a represented employee and in a position to donate time, he would be extremely grateful. Employees must have an excess of 160 hours to donate sick time, however, you can also donate vacation time. Donating sick time will not affect your ability to be compensated for sick buy back. Anyone wishing to donate time should complete an "authorization to donate leave-represented employee" form and submit it to your unit timekeeper.
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT:
Exclusive Discounts for PPOA Members
PPOA is proud to announce that the retail companies listed below have generously agreed to extend exclusive "First Responder" discounts to PPOA members as a measure of gratitude for your service to Los Angeles County.

TO REDEEM THE RAEN EYEWEAR, APPAREL & ACCESSORIES 50% DISCOUNT:
1. Visit https://raen.com/
2. Select product(s) of choice
3. Enter code at checkout: RAENXLACOPPOA2040

TO REDEEM ELECTRIC EYEWEAR & ACCESORIES 40% DISCOUNT: 
2. Select product(s) of choice 
3. Enter code at checkout: LACOPPOA2040 

TO REDEEM THE SPY OPTIC SUNGLASSES, GOGGLES & GEAR 40% DISCOUNT: 
2. Select product(s) of choice 
3. Enter code at checkout: LAPPOA1940​

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