Local 30’s Denver area enjoyed a day of information sharing and socializing at the steward training there conducted by Local 30 staff.  The all-day training provided stewards with education on grievance and dispute handling, contract interpretation, and the opportunity to get to know each other and compare issues.  The program led by Local 30 President Marianne Giordano and Director of Member Services Annette Baxter included sharing the information of the union to stewards as well as case studies and real world examples of situations in the workplace and how to deal with them.

In yet another showing of Local 30 activism our Generation Next young leaders council together with our Local 30 Nurse’s Council joined in on a beach cleanup at Tourmaline Beach. The event sponsored by the San Diego Surf Riders Association drew more than 100 civic minded individuals including Local 30 members in this community event.  

“We simply wanted to help in our community and show others that our union is more than just our representative where we work,” said Carolina Aceves, Victoria D’Albero & Margie Fernandez from Gen Next.  “We wore our Local 30 shirts for all to see, had a great time, and made a difference.  It feels really good!”

Welcome to our new brothers and sisters at Sodexo: Sharp Grossmont, Memorial, Mary Birch and Bear Valley Hospitals. They have voted to become members of our great union. Congratulations!

For up to date updates on national bargaining, please visit http://bargaining2015.org/

The Local 30 LVN Council had a walking meeting at Lake Murray this month. Check out the Local 30 Subcommittees (make that a link to the Local 30 Subcommittee page) for more information, and to get involved.