FEBRUARY 23, 2010 STRIKE BETHESDA
5353 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD

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Members are required to participate in the TeleStaff Training Program on  The Target Safety Learning Management System (LMS).  In addition members should review their contact information as soon as possible.  This information will be how you are contacted by TeleStaff.  It is the member's responsibility to ensure that this information is correct.  Telestaff can call, email or send text messages.  Text messages from TeleStaff are sent using the email assigned to your cell phone. Here are the five most popular providers for this area.

• AT&T: E:number@ txt.att.net
• Verizon: E:number@ vtext.com
• T-Mobile: E:number@ tmomail.net
• Sprint/Nextel: E:number@ messaging.nextel.com
• Cricket: E:number@ mms.mycricket.com

The following link will assist those members who wish to use the text messing service from their provider not listed above:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_carriers_providing_SMS_transit.

Bulletin 45 is currently under revision by Local 36 and management to reflect changes and updates. For additional information please review Special Order 56-2009.

The classification and compensation system currently used by the District of Columbia was created in 1949 for the Federal Government. It is not the most appropriate system for the District and no longer adequately serves a complicated municipality such as the District which has local, county and state functions and responsibilities.

Four weeks ago the District of Columbia (the "District") and the Labor-Management Task Force (the "LMTF"), working in partnership, launched the Classification and Compensation Reform Project.

This project will result in a new classification and compensation system which is being developed in partnership with the unions, will benefit you by ensuring: 1). your job is classified appropriately; 2). your position description accurately reflects the work you perform; and, 3). your job is properly valued with respect to both market pay and internal job equity.

The success of this project depends upon the participation of each and every employee - especially the completion of the Job Analysis Questionnaire or "JAQ". The JAQ is simply a survey tool to collect information about your job but it is extremely important because it documents your job and guarantees that your voice is heard and you have input into how your job is described, evaluated and classified.

We understand some employees have fear and anxiety about completing this questionnaire. Please be assured that this process is independent of any re-alignments, reorganizations, or budget issues the city is currently facing. The project is only about reforming the classification and compensation system.

Every employee whose position is included in the project is expected to complete and submit a JAQ to the independent consultant by Thursday, December 17, 2009.

I am requesting your assistance on two specific items that are essential to the success of this initiative.

1. Complete the JAQ for your own position by December 17, 2009.
2. Ensure your supervisor has received a copy of your JAQ by December 17, 2009.

If you have any questions or need a copy of the JAQ, please direct your inquires to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Direct any TECHNICAL ISSUES about completing the JAQ to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information, including detailed instructions, a message from union leadership, and Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the following website or click here: Class & Comp Reform Project webpage http://dchr.dc.gov/dcop/cwp/view,a,1219,q,644612.asp

The 2010 Study Material is now available for download on our Website.  The file size is approximately 82 megabytes.  We have included the word format for the files that were not unlocked in the FF Operational Bulletins.   In that event that there are differences between the two files, the PDF Version will be the official version.

2010 Study Material