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008 Mediation Update
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers, Your UPE 008 Team was in mediation on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with the assistance of a state...
Jun 5, 2025
008 WELFARE NON-SUPERVISORY MEMBERS AUTHORIZE A STRIKE
On May 29, 2025, members of the 008 Bargaining Unit voted to authorize a strike. This gives your negotiations team the ability to call...
May 30, 2025


IHSS Meet and Confer: Telehealth Reassessment Option Mandate
On May 16, 2025, 008 board members and advocates met with DCFAS In-Home Support Services (IHSS) to discuss the new state mandate that...
May 20, 2025


008 Bargaining Update: Impasse Declared, Strike Vote Next
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers, on 5/15/25, your UPE 008 bargaining team met with the County for our 14th contract negotiation...
May 16, 2025


Meet and Confer: DCSS Office Assistant Moves
On May 12, 2025, 005 members and advocates met with DCSS management regarding some staffing changes. These changes are both wins for our...
May 14, 2025


008 Bargaining Update
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers Your UPE 008 team met with the County for the 13th contract negotiation session since this process...
May 8, 2025


DCFAS/CPS: Extended Foster Care Placement for Non-Minor Dependents Policy and Procedure
On April 28, 2025, your UPE team met with the County regarding the update to the Policy for Extended Foster Care Placement for Non-Minor...
May 7, 2025


DCFAS/CPS: Car Seat Requirements and Usage
Hello Union Brothers and Sisters, UPE met with the County regarding a new policy for Car Seat Requirements and Usage on April 25,...
May 7, 2025


008 Bargaining Update: It’s Not Getting Better
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers On 5/5/25, your UPE 008 bargaining team met with the County for our 12th contract negotiation...
May 6, 2025


Meet and Confer Update: Emergency Intervention Plan for Sacramento Welcome Homes
Greetings, brothers and sisters! On April 24, 2025, the UPE team met with the County about a new policy for the Sacramento Welcome Homes...
Apr 29, 2025


008 Bargaining Update: DHA GA/MA/CF Changes
Greetings, Union Brothers and Sisters, Your 008 bargaining team met with the department regarding the ongoing challenges in the GA...
Apr 28, 2025


Members of 008 Bargaining Unit Speak Out on Contract Negotiations
UPE's 008 Bargaining Unit, represents front line workers dedicated to uplifting their community, providing safe homes for children and...
Apr 24, 2025


008 Meet and Confer: EBT Card Cancellation
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers, Your 008 bargaining team met with the department regarding the EBT 2259 known theft list...
Apr 22, 2025


008 Bargaining Update: County Stalls!
Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers. Your UPE Bargaining Team was scheduled to meet with the County for contract negotiations on...
Apr 18, 2025


008 Members Don't Miss the Breakouts Next Week
Tuesday April 15th DCFAS Power Inn 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm DHA Research Dr. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Wednesday, APRIL 16th 28th Street 12:00...
Apr 11, 2025


008 Bargaining Update
We Are in the Red Now Greetings, Union Sisters and Brothers. On April 3, 2025, your UPE Bargaining Team met with the County for our...
Apr 4, 2025


008 Bargaining Update: Warning, the Contract is Expiring!
Greetings, union sisters and brothers. On March 27, 2025, your UPE 008 bargaining team met with county management for our 10th contract...
Mar 28, 2025


DHA: Proposals Made Regarding General Assistance Reduction
Greetings, union brothers and sisters. Your 008 meet and confer team met with DHA management on March 18, 2025, to discuss ongoing...
Mar 24, 2025


DCFAS/CPS: Inquiry and Initial Noticing Requirements for Social Workers
Greetings, brothers and sisters! On February 28, 2025, your UPE team met with DFCAS/CPS regarding attempting to make sure that the ICWA...
Mar 11, 2025


DCFAS/CPS: Family Support Planning in Emergency Response & Informal Supervision
Greetings, union brothers and sisters. On February 27, 2025, UPE met with the department to continue discussing using a new form for...
Mar 11, 2025
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