The State Auditor’s Office has launched a full-blown performance audit of the DOC that will take an independent, rigorous look at all aspects of the Department’s operations. View an overview...Read More
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In the last few days, DOC employees have engaged in a debate about the recent interest arbitration award. The debate and the award itself have raised a number of questions...Read More
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The coalition of unions has reached an agreement over healthcare for state employees including Teamsters at the Department of Corrections. The agreement preserves the existing premium share (85/15) and protects...Read More
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We are excited to report that we are expecting to receive our interest arbitration award from Arbitrator Howell Lankford sometime in the coming week. During the hearing, the Arbitrator assured...Read More
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The complete transcripts for our interest arbitration hearing before Arbitrator Howell Lankford on behalf of Teamsters at the Department of Corrections are now available online. The transcripts include our...Read More
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Great job, Cheryl Steele! Cheryl is an incredible Teamster Shop Steward who works at the Airway Heights Correctional Center in Spokane. She's just published a letter to the editor of...Read More
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Through the interest arbitration process, it was determined that we could share with you at the end of the hearing videos of our opening and closing arguments as well as...Read More
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We wanted to clarify a point in our previous interest arbitration update with respect to location pay as it relates to the recruitment and retention issue. At the interest arbitration...Read More
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After seven days of witness testimony and yesterday’s closing arguments, the interest arbitration hearing for Teamsters at the Department of Corrections is now complete. Given the proximity of the October...Read More
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Your Union’s legal team continued to build a strong case yesterday before the interest arbitrator on behalf of Teamsters at the Department of Corrections. The day started with your Union...Read More