ECCOA

What's New at ECCOA

Posted On: May 23, 2011 (23:45:53)

There will be a ratification vote on the current contract offer this Friday May 27,2011 in the large Training room in Middleton and at the CAC from 6-8 am and 2-4 pm.

Nothings Changed!

Posted On: Feb 23, 2011 (19:41:51)
Just so everyone understands, nothing has changed as far as what is being taken off the table during negotiations. We have not yet sat down with the Sheriff to negotiate a new contract since the vote. I want everyone to know that the rumor about the Sheriff not being able to collect Federal money without our contract is false. The rumor about the State not giving us the 1%, 3%, 3% raises is false. We will not go forward with a final vote until we know the funds are still available. The rumor that anyone with less than five years employment can be fired without us being able to bring it to court, is true. We can, however, file an unfair labor suit. The State will not hear your case unless you have five years in before you are terminated (state law). When we have a contract we will then be able to utilize the grievance procedure. Right now we have NO CONTRACT. I am urging all ECCOA members to attend meetings and ask questions. Most rumors are FALSE! Go to an eboard member for answers, not an ex member with an ax to grind. We are in this together, start acting like it and provide accurate information when you get it. I will be setting up contract negotiations again next week. Until then, don't believe everything you hear. Jeff

ECCOA Contract Ratification Vote

Posted On: Dec 09, 2010 (23:12:25)

The contract ratification vote will take place on December 17th, 2010 in the training room in Middleton and at the CAC from:6AM-8AM and 2PM-4PM.All employees in the bargaining unit (Essex County Correctional Officers Association) are eligible to vote.There will be a copy of the ECCOA's most recent financial statement available for inspection.If the collective bargaining agreement is ratified it will contain an agency service fee provision requiring payment of a fee of $45 per member per month as a condition of employment.

General Membership meeting

Posted On: Dec 09, 2010 (23:06:11)

There will be a general membership meeting on December 16th, 2010 at Supino's from 1-4PM to discuss and answer questions about current contract proposal.All members are urged to attend.