Closed Session (7)
Public Comment
From:Patricia Alvarez
Sent:Tuesday, February 9, 2021 12:04 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:CLOSED SESSION COMMENT - LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
I have been a city employee since July 2000, and have loved working for this City. I have seen many changes, mostly
good changes. One issue that is very concerning though, is the fact that the labor group I belong to, has not received a
fully funded range adjustment since June of 2009. That’s almost 12 years ago!!! It is sad to see that a city I’ve come to
love, because during the first years of my employment I witnessed the high employee morale, has sadly not given its
employees the priority we deserve. As you know, the workforce is what keeps the city moving, but when not properly
valued, morale suffers and employees begin to leave. I have seen so many good, dedicated employees leave to seek
employment elsewhere—when the City should be doing everything possible to retain those good, dedicated employees.
I urge you to consider finally approving the much awaited MOU that has been presented to you on our behalf. I also
urge you to NOT impose any layoffs or furloughs. Our group has given more than it has received, and I, like many in my
group, believe it is time that we are treated with the same consideration as has been given to all the other labor groups
in the city.
Thank you for your attention.
Respectfully,
Pat Alvarez
Management Assistant
Emergency Management & Preparedness
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Ste. 300
Anaheim, CA 92805
Office (714) 765-4022
EOC (714) 765-6949
palvarez@anaheim.net
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