Welcome to the Santa Monica Municipal Employees Association website
As your bargaining unit, we strive to make a better life for all the employees
of MEA. As Governments go, things can change at a moments notice. We're here to
make sure you have the stability that you deserve.
On this site you will find information regarding your benefits, our partners, our
schedule and much more.
Being an employee of the City of Santa Monica has many extra benefits. If you
know of any other discounts offered that are not listed here, please contact
your Board Member or let
us know at contact@smmea.org.
You
can find information about the members and feedback from members. We honor
our long term members showing a brief biography of members who have been
with the City for 30+ years.
CEA and your Board deliver a monthly newsletter keeping members
informed of recent news, benefits, etc.. The
February 2012 Newsletter covers
the
following:
REDEVELOPMENT FUNDS SET FOR CUT-OFF THIS MONTH!
How the New "Fact Finding" Law is Going to Work
There Ought to Be A Law...
Court Rules that Discussions at Labor/Management Committees Need Not be Made Public
LABOR RELATIONS UPDATE
Differences between Union and Non-Union Salaries Persist, Despite Recession
Questions & Answers about Your Job
CalPERS' Reporting Changes Intended to Catch Employer Violations
The 6.7% retirement contribution that has been coming out of your
paychecks for the 2.7% @ 55 retirement plan (PERS27 on your pay summary)
will be considered a pre-tax deduction for all of Calendar Year 2011.
In January, you received your
W-2 for 2011. The W-2 reflects the adjusted Federal and State
taxable earnings.
Please use your W-2 for preparing your
Federal and State income tax returns for 2011, not your end-of-year pay
summary. Finance will send further explanation of the adjustment and
how it impacts your taxable earnings when we distribute W-2s.
If you have immediate
questions about this adjustment, you may contact Candace Tysdal at extension 8285 or Al
Barlaan at extension 4909.
Arts and Entertainment in Santa Monica
Did you know that Santa Monica is on
the leading edge of the nation's creative economy? 8.89% of employment is in
the creative sector and 43% of the residents make their living in the arts.
The Bike@Work program
was launched June 2010. Eight City locations
have a variety of bikes for City employees' use to commute between City
offices. The Urban-X bike is made by KHS; it is a size Medium (which fits most
employees), and has size 26" wheels. The bikes are available at BBB; City
Hall; Civic Center; Finance; HED (Housing & Economic Development); OSE; Pier; &
Solid Waste.
Bike@Work encourages staff to bicycle between city facilities and to
nearby meetings on one of 8 specially branded city bikes. A collaborative effort
of staff in the Planning and Community Development and Office of Sustainability
and the Environment, the Bike@Work program supports LUCE Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) goals, bicycle awareness and environmental stewardship as well
as healthy habits among staff. Each bike comes fully equipped with safety
gear, reflective City logo signage, and an odometer to monitor usage and carbon
savings. The Bikes are financed by OSE (Office of Sustainability & the
Environment), and subsidized by TMD (Transportation Management).
City employees will need to sign a Liability Release form; take a self test;
and watch an on-line video before using the new City bikes.
Member
Tip
Designated Physician
If a person pre-designates
a physician and the physician agrees to treat the person for a work-related
injury, then the injured employee may immediately go to their own physician
(the only exception is a chiropractor, who can be pre-designated, but not
treat with until the 31st day). If a person does not pre-designate a
physician, then the City maintains medical control for the first 30 days
following the injury. After thirty days, an injured employee may select a
physician to treat; provided they have not been discharged from care.
Often
when working on the job site, members sometimes overlook our Union Steward's
role in the labor-management relationship. Being a Steward is a difficult task.
As a Steward of this Association, you must be willing to volunteer a reasonable
amount of your personal time. The purpose of union Stewards is job site union
representation. Often, they are the first person sought out when there are
problems on the job site.
A Steward is a vital extension of the MEA Board and
here's how you can help.
Click Here for a list of current Stewards.
The Academy
is currently offered to City employees who are performing in a "lead"
capacity. Performing in a "lead" capacity is defined as coordinating the
work of others including scheduling and training employees and providing
input to the employee's supervisor regarding performance evaluations. The
Academy was designed for those employees who plan to compete for entry-level
supervisory positions within the next five years. Positions at the level of
superintendent, administrator or manager usually require more years of
experience performing as a supervisor. Attending the Academy does not
guarantee that an employee will be promoted into a supervisory position. To be
considered for the Pre-Supervisory Academy or if you are unsure if you are
performing in a lead capacity you should e-mail or
call your Board representative. This is an excellent way
to advance your position in the city.
Combined
with the joint effort of the City's Associations you have the power of a
much larger organization. Here you can find more information on the PERS
2.7 @ 55.
Your EAP benefit provides assistance in assessment and referral to resources
that will help resolve any personal issues affecting your well-being. This
benefit provides City of Santa Monica employees and their dependents up to 5
face to face counseling sessions per problem, per year.
Sign up for our newsletter and keep informed on new and upcoming events and news with the MEA!
You
can find information about the members and feedback from members. We honor
our long term members showing a brief biography of members who have been
with the City for 30+ years.
Latest
Newsletter
Did you know that Santa Monica is on
the leading edge of the nation's creative economy? 8.89% of employment is in
the creative sector and 43% of the residents make their living in the arts.
The 
Often
when working on the job site, members sometimes overlook our Union Steward's
role in the labor-management relationship. Being a Steward is a difficult task.
As a Steward of this Association, you must be willing to volunteer a reasonable
amount of your personal time. The purpose of union Stewards is job site union
representation. Often, they are the first person sought out when there are
problems on the job site.
