Last update: 1/15/2025 (GR)
Hello everyone,
Below you will find a copy of an email sent out to CVWD, and a status update on CVWDEA:
“Jay,
I hope this helps provide clarity. I have quoted language from the current bylaws that Govern over the CVWDEA Board.
“In fact, while the Petition was pending, Paige Chretien from your office participated in a meet and confer session with the District, along with Mr. Reyes, regarding a new performance evaluation program. Despite the unresolved status of the Petition, the District did not refuse to participate in the meeting with Ms. Chretien. “ It is concerning that denying to meet with any of the contracted Attorneys of CVWDEA is still a continued thought by the District. It appears you and the District continue to refuse to see the Hayes, Ortega, and Sanchez as the contracted Legal Representatives of the CVWDEA simply because another client of theirs happen to be Teamsters Local 1932. It is alarming that you only recognize the CVWDEA’s Attorneys as representing Teamsters, they represent several large entities including the CVWDEA. I would advise you to start referring to the Legal Representatives of the CVWDEA, as such.
I would like to announce that Vice President Cieran Perry and Board Member Carlos Huerta have both resigned from their positions on the Board on 1/13/2025.
“ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS AND NEGOTIATING TEAM
G. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Association and shall in general supervise and control all business and affairs of the Association. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association.”
“M. A vacancy on the Association Board may be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of the Association Board. A vacancy may be left unfilled.”
Let this serve as notice that I am formally resigning as President of the CVWDEA Board, effective immediately.
“E. Nominations for officers shall be made in October of the election year by a method prescribed by the Association Board. The Secretary shall prepare materials for a secret ballot vote to be conducted in November of each election year, containing names of those nominated for each office.”
“H. The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the latter's absence.”
Until a replacement is chosen via the process stated in our bylaws- the CVWDEA Board cannot conduct business with the District without the Board President attending, or it would be in direct violation of said bylaws. I do want to point out that there is not an outlined timeline in which a replacement must be found. Also, since we currently do not have a Vice President, there are no remaining officers nor members of the Board that can act as the Executive on behalf of the Association.
This is not a case of the CVWDEA refusing to sit down with the District. In fact, the CVWDEA Board will be working diligently to fill all vacancies and return to normal operating standards as swiftly as possible. I appreciate the District continuing to commit to ensuring the rights of all employees are protected. Seeing that the CVWDEA is the Exclusive Representative of the bargaining unit, and the District wishing to work in a harmonious effort to improve the work environment and morale of its’ Employees- I am sure you would be more than willing to work with whomever should take on the vacant Board Member positions once they are filled. I would also hope that the District would not elect to impose their policies, programs, or other related business without following the MMBA.
“The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act requires the governing body of a local public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of a recognized employee organization.”
Moving forward please route all CVWDEA matters to Hayes, Ortega, and Sanchez.
Respectfully,
Gabriel Reyes”
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