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State Executive Branch Master Contract Signed

SEA President Gary Smith and Governor John Lynch signed the new State Executive Branch collective bargaining agreement. Behind them, left to right: SEA Bargaining Team members Diana Richard, David Rys, Donna Bourbeau, Team Chair Diana Lacey, John Morin, Dick de Seve, and Chief Negotiator Dennis Kinnan; and State Bargaining Team members Sara Willingham, Thomas Burak, Tom Manning (partially hidden), and Earl Sweeney.

SEA and the State have completed the formalities for the new 2010-11 Master Collective Bargaining Agreement for the State Executive Branch.

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If you have received a layoff notice, please click here.
Also, contact your SEA Steward. A list of Stewards is available here.

Please don't delay! There are tight deadlines for appealing a layoff notice. A list of SEA staff who can help is available here.

SEA President reprimanded over election

SEA President Gary Smith has been reprimanded and suspended for two weeks by the Association's Charge and Trial Board for violating election policies during his 2008 election campaign.

The Charge and Trial Board -- which is comprised of three members appointed by the Board of Directors to hear complaints from members and render decisions -- recommended yesterday that Mr. Smith receive a two-week suspension before his term expires in October. The Charge and Trial Board is empowered to reprimand, suspend or expel a member.

The petitioners, Randy Hunneyman and Stephen Foster, also were candidates in the 2008 presidential election. They alleged that Smith discriminated against them because he had access to and withheld from them specific member information that favored his election. In doing so, the Charge and Trial Board ruled, he violated the SEA's Board of Directors policy code of ethics and "acted in a manner that was detrimental to the association."

The Charge and Trial Board agreed with the allegations and ordered the suspension.

All parties have 20 days to review and appeal the decision to the SEA's Board of Directors.

The Charge and Trial Board Report is available here.

Celebrating 75 Years of NH State Parks

The 2010 summer season marks the 75th Anniversary of the state park system under the NH Division of Parks and Recreation.

To celebrate, the State is offering a summer camping special. Details about the discount are available here. Find the perfect park for your summer plans here.

At SEA, we want to celebrate by collecting stories about the value parks contribute to New Hampshire's quality of life. What's your favorite memory of time spent in New Hampshire's state parks? Please send your story to SEA News. We will publish the best stories in upcoming editions of the member newsletter.

SEA's Benevolence Fund

Assistance for
Members in Need
The SEA's Benevolence Committee will coordinate SEA's efforts to assist members in need.

If you think you will need assistance from the Benevolence Fund, please call the SEA office at 271-3411. Application forms are available here.

If you would like to make a regular donation to the SEA Benevolence Fund,the SEA has a payroll deduction program. Click here to download the deduction authorization form and return it to the SEA Office (207 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301).

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A SUMMER RAFFLE

The Operation Santa Claus Committee is holding a series of raffles to make up for the golf tournament which we have held in previous years. The money raised will allow Operation Santa Claus to provide presents to children who are not matched with sponsors.

If you are interested in selling or purchasing tickets, please contact Terri Wright at 271-3411 X 108.

The newest items include:

4 Tickets to the Fisher Cat Game on August 30th beginning at 7:05 pm
Family 4-Pack to Charmingfare Farm - Good through September 30th

Winners will be drawn on August 17th at 2:00 pm at the SEA office. Winners will be notified immediately and may pick up the tickets or request mailing.

Join us for our Kick-Off Celebration at the Mall of New Hampshire on August 28th from 12:00 noon -3:00 pm. We will celebrate our "Golden Anniversary" with an ornament contest for kids and everyone's favorite, cake.

For our "Golden Anniversary," the Operation Santa Claus Committee is looking for members interested in creating a Christmas float. We would love to participate in the Concord parade and others if possible. Do you have a truck, a trailer, crafts, or the interest in designing and putting together a float ? Please contact Terri Wright.

A Neighborly Helping Hand
Angelo’s Citgo - Concord Car Care is offering a free state inspection to state workers who have been laid off. They are located at 236 North Main Street, Concord -- just down the street from the SEA Offices. Mapquest directions are available here. Phone: 224-9631

Job Opportunity - Field Representative I

THE STATE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION OF NH, SEIU LOCAL 1984
IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE I

Location:
Concord, NH
Closing Date:
August 4, 2010

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SEA Member - Job Opportunity

THE STATE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION OF NH, SEIU LOCAL 1984
IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF:
HEALTH BENEFIT MEMBER ADVOCATE

Location:
Concord, NH
Closing Date:
August 20, 2010
Start Date:
October 1, 2020

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GENERAL RULES FOR ELECTING OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

NOMINATION and ELECTION NOTICE

STATE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION OF NH,
SEIU LOCAL 1984
70TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Saturday, October 30, 2010
and Sunday, October 31, 2010
Attitash Grand Summit Hotel
Bartlett, New Hampshire
Nominations will begin on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM
The polls will be open on Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 8 AM to 9:30 AM

ELECTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED:

President (One position, two year term)
1st Vice President (One position two year term)
2nd Vice President (One position two year term)
Secretary (One position two year term)
Treasurer (One position two year term)
Director (State, four positions, three-year term)
Director (Retiree, one position, three-year term)
Director (Private Sector, one position, term will fill the remainder of the unexpired term [two years])

Nomination Forms are available here. Nominations must be received at the SEA/SEIU Local 1984 at 207 No. Main Street, Concord, NH by 5:00 PM on September 30, 2010.

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