Closed Session (5)
Public Comment
From:Johanna Bonaparte
Sent:Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:41 AM
To:Public Comment
Subject:Bargaining Group - AFSCME
Good morning,
I would like to impress upon the council members the importance of adopting an MOU for the union known as AFSCME.
I currently hold a position as a “Senior Office Specialist – Confidential” within the police department. I work with highly
sensitive information pertaining to employees in the police department that can work its way to our HR department and
even to the District Attorney. With that being said, I’m getting paid less than my colleagues that hold the same position
title minus the “Confidential” part even though our job specifications are identical. I was told by Human Resource
employees and AFSCME members that the reason I’m getting paid less is because the union I’m part does not have an
MOU.
While I understand that the City of Anaheim is going through a financial crisis, I believe all city employees should be
treated fairly. Currently, employees that fall under this union (General Management, Professional/Technical and
Confidential) have not had a salary adjustment since 2009 while other bargaining groups have secured adjustments on a
more regular basis.
I hope the city council can understand how much this has effected some of the employees. That’s why I’m asking that
you fully support our MOU and work with us to get this done quickly. We’ve waited long enough. Please help.
Best,
Johanna Bonaparte, MPA
Professional Standards Section
Anaheim Police Department
O: (714) 765-3842
F: (714) 765-3810
8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
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