PBA and Contract facts.

[Broward PBA Official]

In light of recent events we have had many BSO Deputies rejoin the PBA and several have inquired about joining again. So that all have the proper information, we would like you to know that you can resume membership at anytime by calling the office at (954)584-7600. There is no back dues to be paid if you rejoin and there is no fee associated with signing back up. You will only have to resume paying dues from the date you join back. Also, if you need to stop dues deductions to IUPA you can email Alicia Lengyel in BSO Class & Compensation and ask for those automatic dues deduction to stop.

Also the rules from Perc are below to show that no matter which union you belong to you WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE on any contract that affects you.

60CC-4.002 Ratification by Members of Bargaining Unit.
(1) The certified bargaining agent shall promptly present the proposed agreement to the members of the bargaining unit for consideration and ratification. The certified bargaining agent shall give notice of any ratification meeting to all members of the bargaining unit. Notice procedures need not and will not be approved by the Commission in advance. The notice shall be communicated sufficiently in advance of the ratification vote to permit the members of the bargaining unit a reasonable opportunity to consider the matters to be voted upon prior to the actual vote. The notice shall be communicated to the members of the bargaining unit by any means which may reasonably be expected to come to the attention of the members of the bargaining unit, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Posting in conspicuous places where notices to members of the bargaining unit are customarily posted, or

(b) Personal delivery to the members of the bargaining unit, or

(c) Mailing to the members of the bargaining unit, or

(d) Advertisement in an employee newsletter distributed to the members of the bargaining unit or in a newspaper of general circulation in the community where the members of the bargaining unit are employed.

(2) The notice shall contain the following information:

(a) The date, time, and place of the meeting;

(b) That the meeting is open to all members of the bargaining unit regardless of membership in the employee organization;
(c) That all members of the bargaining unit are eligible to vote; and

(d) That a copy of the proposed collective bargaining agreement is available for inspection at a specified location.

(3) The vote taken at a ratification meeting shall be by secret ballot of all members of the bargaining unit attending the meeting. The vote shall be publicly counted and the results announced at the conclusion of voting and counting.

(4) Where it is necessary to conduct more than one ratification meeting, each such meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the foregoing requirements, provided that the combined results of voting conducted at the several meetings shall be announced within three (3) days after the final ratification meeting.

(5) In lieu of ratification meeting(s), the certified bargaining agent may use mail ballots for the ratification vote; provided, however, that the tally of ballots shall be conducted at a meeting, and the results of the vote shall be announced at the conclusion of the tally. The certified bargaining agent shall give notice of such ratification vote and meeting prior to the distribution of mail ballots. The notice shall contain the following information:

(a) The date upon which mail ballots will be distributed, and the last date for returning the ballots;

(b) The information required in paragraphs (2)(c) and (d) above;

(c) The date, time, and place of the meeting for the tally of ballots; and

(d) That the meeting for the tally of ballots is open to all members of the bargaining unit regardless of membership in the employee organization.

(6) The majority of all those voting shall prevail.

(7) The certified bargaining agent shall, within five (5) days after the final count of votes, notify the public employer of the results of the ratification vote.

(8) The certified bargaining agent shall maintain a written record of the results of the vote.

Specific Authority 447.207(1), 447.309(4) FS. Law Implemented 447.309(1), (4) FS. History–New 5-6-79, Amended 1-17-80, 12-21-81, 1-25-82, Formerly 38D-20.02, 38D-20.002.

[Unregistered]

Thank you!

[Unregistered]

In light of recent events we have had many BSO Deputies rejoin the PBA and several have inquired about joining again. So that all have the proper information, we would like you to know that you can resume membership at anytime by calling the office at (954)584-7600. There is no back dues to be paid if you rejoin and there is no fee associated with signing back up. You will only have to resume paying dues from the date you join back. Also, if you need to stop dues deductions to IUPA you can email Alicia Lengyel in BSO Class & Compensation and ask for those automatic dues deduction to stop.

Also the rules from Perc are below to show that no matter which union you belong to you WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE on any contract that affects you.

60CC-4.002 Ratification by Members of Bargaining Unit.
(1) The certified bargaining agent shall promptly present the proposed agreement to the members of the bargaining unit for consideration and ratification. The certified bargaining agent shall give notice of any ratification meeting to all members of the bargaining unit. Notice procedures need not and will not be approved by the Commission in advance. The notice shall be communicated sufficiently in advance of the ratification vote to permit the members of the bargaining unit a reasonable opportunity to consider the matters to be voted upon prior to the actual vote. The notice shall be communicated to the members of the bargaining unit by any means which may reasonably be expected to come to the attention of the members of the bargaining unit, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Posting in conspicuous places where notices to members of the bargaining unit are customarily posted, or

(b) Personal delivery to the members of the bargaining unit, or

(c) Mailing to the members of the bargaining unit, or

(d) Advertisement in an employee newsletter distributed to the members of the bargaining unit or in a newspaper of general circulation in the community where the members of the bargaining unit are employed.

(2) The notice shall contain the following information:

(a) The date, time, and place of the meeting;

(b) That the meeting is open to all members of the bargaining unit regardless of membership in the employee organization;
(c) That all members of the bargaining unit are eligible to vote; and

(d) That a copy of the proposed collective bargaining agreement is available for inspection at a specified location.

(3) The vote taken at a ratification meeting shall be by secret ballot of all members of the bargaining unit attending the meeting. The vote shall be publicly counted and the results announced at the conclusion of voting and counting.

(4) Where it is necessary to conduct more than one ratification meeting, each such meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the foregoing requirements, provided that the combined results of voting conducted at the several meetings shall be announced within three (3) days after the final ratification meeting.

(5) In lieu of ratification meeting(s), the certified bargaining agent may use mail ballots for the ratification vote; provided, however, that the tally of ballots shall be conducted at a meeting, and the results of the vote shall be announced at the conclusion of the tally. The certified bargaining agent shall give notice of such ratification vote and meeting prior to the distribution of mail ballots. The notice shall contain the following information:

(a) The date upon which mail ballots will be distributed, and the last date for returning the ballots;

(b) The information required in paragraphs (2)(c) and (d) above;

(c) The date, time, and place of the meeting for the tally of ballots; and

(d) That the meeting for the tally of ballots is open to all members of the bargaining unit regardless of membership in the employee organization.

(6) The majority of all those voting shall prevail.

(7) The certified bargaining agent shall, within five (5) days after the final count of votes, notify the public employer of the results of the ratification vote.

(8) The certified bargaining agent shall maintain a written record of the results of the vote.

Specific Authority 447.207(1), 447.309(4) FS. Law Implemented 447.309(1), (4) FS. History–New 5-6-79, Amended 1-17-80, 12-21-81, 1-25-82, Formerly 38D-20.02, 38D-20.002.

Thank you. Very helpful, hope this lasts PBA.

[Unregistered]

PBA's locker is running low on cigars so join today and help them replenish their supply!

[Unregistered]

PBA's locker is running low on cigars so join today and help them replenish their supply!

Shouldn't you guys be working on a new survey??

[Unregistered]

Yes, run back to the PBA but before you do think back. Where was the PBA when Deputies were forcefully driven to drug tests over improperly obtained medical reports with steroids? if you did not believe the PBA was stuffing ballots before, then now you have proof after this survey. Stop at nothing if it does not fit the PBA way. Notice the PBA faithful have a problem with an IUPA idea but had no problem making 25% of the agency suddenly pay for their take home cars. More PBA facts that your Broward PBA is not even paying Peraza's legal bill, the state had to come to the rescue and are only paying $100 an hr. Yup, let me run back to the PBA so I can join a secret cigar bar that only they know about. Maybe we can use the golf course membership that your dues pay for. Ethical behavior of our almost most recent PBA full time release getting paid for a full time release when she is not in order to bolster next years state PBA money. What about listing Maryann as a employee do the state PBA gives more payroll money. Yup, go back to the PBA and have no ability to be represented at the PSC hearings. Get screwed with at work? Oops, PBA can't file a grievance unless it is discipline related. Run, run run

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Running back to the PBA sounds like a knee-jerk reaction. Don't forget why we switched away from the PBA in the first place!
I just read the above about the Peraza legal fees! Is that true?? I do t know...if you look at the totality of it all, the Broward PBA is not the answer. IUPA has been upfront, honest and looking to make a difference b

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Running back to the PBA sounds like a knee-jerk reaction. Don't forget why we switched away from the PBA in the first place!
I just read the above about the Peraza legal fees! Is that true?? I do t know...if you look at the totality of it all, the Broward PBA is not the answer. IUPA has been upfront, honest and looking to make a difference b

Ask Bell a question....see if you get up front and honest.

[Unregistered]

Ask Bell a question....see if you get up front and honest.

If you ask Bell a question he and his do-boys will come on here to bash you. It's easy to post all day when you sit at a toll booth half your shift

[Unregistered]

Speaking of facts, Why has the PBA forgotten to mention that while they were negotiating our contract prior to the PERC
election that BSO told them that they were actually looking to stop ALL supplemental pay all together. At least we have a union
that is trying to get something for it before it disappears. Sure would hate to be that PBA rep who was taking her full release
check, cashing it and then giving it right back to the PBA to pad their books. You are going to have to report that on your income
taxes or it becomes a crime. Bet you the PBA will now try and 10-99 you which means you will be stuck paying the tax
on money you never kept. Remember, cashed checks have a paper trail Meg.