Issue # 11: September 27, 2022

Update from the President

Frankie Cocanour (2021-2022 Term)

This last week I was introduced to our new Title IX Coordinator Daniel Brown. It was good to hear that employees are welcome to use the Title IX services. I would like to really encourage anyone that feels that they might need this service to use it. Here is a little write up about Daniel and the Title IX services.

Daniel Brown is the new, full-time Title IX Coordinator for Lane Community College. Daniel comes to Lane from a diverse background, including completing his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University, serving 10 years in the Air Force as a Linguist, then attending the University of Oregon School of Law. As an attorney, Daniel worked with the Domestic Violence Clinic and Student Survivor Legal Services, providing free legal services to low-income individuals and students survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. 

As the Title IX Coordinator, Daniel will provide several services to the LCC community, which anyone, Student, Faculty, or Staff, may use. The Title IX Program will address and investigate any complaints of sexual harassement, gender discrimination, sexual assault, or interpersonal or domestic violence. Through Daniel, the program will provide information and access to resources, including government, community, and legal resources. The Title IX Program will also be able to provide counseling services to anyone in the LCC community through Megan Marshall, a Mental Health Clinician. 

One thing Daniel would like to stress is that resources will be available to anyone in the LCC community that may be experiencing sexual harassment, gender discrimination, sexual assault, or interpersonal or domestic violence. Daniel is located in Building 19, Room 105, right next to the Health Clinic, and Megan is co-located in the Health Clinic. You may stop by or email him at BrownDKT@lanecc.edu or TitleIX@lanecc.edu.

Announcements and Reminders

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Vice President of Labor Relations

Buck Potter (2022-2023 Term)

Labor relations are in full swing as we work with the College to review department staffing needs. We have 3 -4  labor relations issues we are working on, and have been having regular Labor Relations Meetings every two weeks with Human Resources. 

A reminder to all Classified Professionals, if you are having issues within your department, please contact myself concerning labor relations issues.  I’m currently dealing with a labor dispute, and want to make people aware of being mindful of workload expectations with the start of Fall Term and your job position assignments.

Vice President of Organizing

Colin Vurek (2021-2022 Term)

Thank you all who came in person and/or attended the GMM meeting via Zoom last Thursday!  The ideas you all brought forward were so well thought out and received wonderfully by all your fellow members! Your engagement is invaluable and I hope to build on this! 

And, one of the most important things you can do to support yourself and your union is to get involved with elections!  

Be on the lookout for more dates for Zoom drop-in meetings for CAT and Worksite Leaders with me and Communications Officer, Marleena Pearson. 

You should have received your “Practice Run” for electronic voting yesterday! Please give it a whirl. You will have opportunities to give your feedback at the end. 

UNION STRONG!

Grievance Officer

Dawn Rupp (2021-2022 Term)

Currently there are no grievances but a few folks we are working with to have some resolution to the dysfunction with management. If you are in need of help please feel free to reach out to any of your Executive Council members. We are meeting bi-weekly with HR on Fridays starting September 30 for Labor Management. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER – DUE BY OCTOBER 1 

If not received by October 1 you will have to wait for April 2023

Reclassification of Classified Positions

Purpose

This procedure describes the process to be used by the management supervisor when the duties and responsibilities of a budgeted, classified position are changed on a permanent basis, or there is reason to question the appropriateness of the current job classification.

Narrative

When the duties and responsibilities of a budgeted, classified position are changed on a permanent basis or there is reason to question the appropriateness of the current job classification, the employee, the management supervisor or the director of Human Resources must use the process outlined in the Classified Contract (Article 11.7 

https://inside.lanecc.edu/sites/default/files/hr/documents/final_lccef_contract_2016_-_2023.pdf  /  pg 18) to request a classification review.

The Classification Review Form https://inside.lanecc.edu/sites/default/files/hr/documents/classificationreviewform_000.pdf and the JDQ https://inside.lanecc.edu/sites/default/files/hr/documents/jdq.frm_.pdf have to be turned in by 10/1/22 but you can send the Classification Review Form over first to get it started then follow up with the JDQ.

Reclassification of Classified: Positions https://inside.lanecc.edu/copps/documents/reclassification-classified-positions

I couldn’t decide on one so you get two quotes this week. ?

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali

“Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene.” —Arthur Christopher Benson

Treasurer

Linda Reling (2022-2023 Term)

Getting organized and paying dues.

Records Officer

VACANT (2021-2022 Term)

While currently vacant, this role is up for election this term and would be for two years in 2023-2024. Here’s your chance to get involved behind the scenes. Do you love taking minutes? The Executive Council needs your help! Please reach out to LCCEF President Frankie Cocanour at: cocanourf@lanecc.edu to express your interest.

Communications Officer

Marleena Pearson (2022-2023 Term)

Here we are, the start of fall term. I am sure you are all as busy as I am working to get the term off to a great start. I am looking forward to working with those who voiced interest in participating with union activities. 

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Membership Officer

VACANT (2022-2023 Term)

Enjoy reaching out to new employees? Interested in working closely with Colin and Linda to build out union membership with organizing and tracking?

Chief Labor Delegate

VACANT (2022-2023 Term)

Enjoy meeting with fellow unions in the county? Learning about what events, organizing, and partnerships are being offered throughout Lane County? Anyone appointed to this position would continue to serve the remaining one year of term in 2023.

COPE Officer

Fiora Starchild-Wolf (2022-2023 Term)

If you have even an hour to spare, these campaigns love to have volunteers help with mailings, with phone banking (you can usually do this from home or wherever you are using an app on your phone), and with door-knocking to discuss things with your neighbors.

I’m available at starchildf@lanecc.edu, or at fiora.starchildwolf@gmail.com, if you have any questions about how you can make a difference!

• Voter Registration Deadline:  Oct 18, 2022
• Ballots Mailed to Voters in Oregon:  Oct 19, 2022
• Election Day/Deadline to drop or mail ballots:  Nov 8, 2022!

Officer At Large

VACANT (2021-2022 Term)

This is another vacant position that is up for election this fall, anyone appointed would serve through the end of the year, so its a great way to try out the role! Are you a part- time timesheet employee who is looking to be more involved and help LCCEF build part-time power to increase benefits and working conditions for fellow part-timers?

Stay connected to LCCEF

Website: https://lccef.org/

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Email address: lccef@lanecc.edu