MONROE COUNTY PART TIME WORKERS HOLD INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Courtney Brunelle (seated left), WNY Region 6 

Political Action Coordinator talks to members of the

Monroe County Part Time Workers Unit on March 3

Rochester, N.Y.-- An informational meeting by the Monroe County Part Time Workers Unit was held on March 3 at the Winton Place Satellite Office to discuss the conditions and unique circumstances that part timers experience in the workplace.  Workers from various site locations throughout the County were present, including the DMV, Coroner's Office and the Monroe Community Hospital.  

Don Wallace, Unit President of the PT Unit, called the meeting "productive and necessary."  Wallace also reminded members that CSEA  and the Monroe County Federation of Social Workers (IUE-CWA 81381) will demonstrate on March 9 in front of the Monroe County Office Building to demand a fair contract for all Monroe County Employees. Presently, the full and part time County workers and the Federation of Social Workers have been working without a contract since December 31, 2008.  Wallace says, "It is essential that all CSEA members stand up and tell the County that we want justice now.  We need a fair contract now."

Besides Brunelle, Robert Leonard, CSEA Labor Relations Specialist, and Flo Tripi, WNY Region 6 President also updated workers on contract talks and current news relevant to the labor movement.  Local 828 President Bess Watts and Monroe County Unit 7400 President Cris Zaffuto (who also doubles as Local 828 1st Vice President) were also in attendance to share information and support the workers.  For news updates and contact information for the Monroe County Part Time Workers Unit, please visit their blogspot here.