As a result of the layoff notices received by some of our members, the Union Executive Board is taking steps to make sure that the rights of our members facing layoff are protected and our members are fully informed during this process. For this purpose, the Executive Board is scheduled to meet with AFSCME representatives next Wednesday to cooperate on issues such as rehire rights, COBRA, and to check the accuracy of the seniority used in the layoff process. If members facing layoffs have any questions you want us to address to AFSCME, please call Brendan Max at (773)869-2423. After the meeting with AFSCME, the Executive Board will conduct in-person meetings with members facing layoff to fully inform these members of all their rights and protections. We will schedule these meetings in the near future.
The layoffs will also likely cause some re-shuffling of remaining attorneys in the Office. We are aware that there are many concerns about how this re-shuffling is accomplished. We have begun conversations with Management to try to ensure that this process is as fair as possible for our members and is consistent with our Collective Bargaining Agreement. We will report more on this as the staffing plan is developed.
New information: Subsequent to this message in its original format, we have learned that the first phase of the re-shuffling will be voluntary through the normal bidding process. By this afternoon (Wednesday, April 4th) or tomorrow, the Office will post multiple openings in First Municipal and Civil. After the response to these postings is assessed, further plans will be considered if staffing levels are still inadequate. Therefore, if any members are interested in working at these sites, check the postings and bid.
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