Welcome to CEMA - We're Glad You're Here!

Thank you for spending a few moments with us - your answers will make your Union more Powerful!

CEMA / OE3 prides itself with being the most professional, well-researched and informed Union in the greater Bay Area. From the Counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey to the Superior Court of Santa Clara - CEMA and our reps are dedicated to winning better wages and working conditions for our membership.

Please learn more about us on our YouTube page and CEMA website. Welcome to CEMA - we're glad you're here!

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* 1. What attracted you to join CEMA/OE3?

I promoted from another Union

I learned about CEMA from a New Employee Orientation

I heard about CEMA at a Labor Management Meeting

My classification had a pay adjustment and CEMA was involved

I am concerned about a workplace issue and need assistance

My workplace is newly Unionized with CEMA

I believe in the value of Unions

A CEMA member recommended joining

I want to vote for my contract or vote in Union elections

I want a classification study

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* 2. Now that I am part of CEMA I most interested in...

attending Labor Management meetings to learn about my department

networking with colleagues at CEMA sponsored events

joining one or more CEMA committee(s)

getting resources from the website

participating in upcoming site meetings

getting a reclassification

learning from trainings and site meetings on the CEMA YouTube page

participating in the next contract campaign

learning about benefits of the contract

getting representation for an issue of concern

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* 3. I feel CEMA is working for me when they...

give me up to date information on departmental, employer wide and union issues

increase my work flexibility (telework, alternate hours, voluntary reduced hours)

avoid layoffs

offer quality professional development trainings

host rallies or events in support of an important issue

negotiate a strong contract

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* 4. Do you supervise or manage other employees?

Yes

Occasionally or Depends on my project or assignment

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* 5. I am most interested in joi8ning the following CEMA committees:

( The average time commitment per committee is a one hour meeting + up to another hour if taking on additional tasks. Here is information about the CEMA standing committees.)

Here is information about the CEMA standing committees

None - am not able to join a CEMA Committee at this time

Communications Committee – (3rd Mondays, Noon, Teams) I want a say in how we communicate with our members

Liaisons/Membership Committee – (date, time, teams/zoom?) I like promoting my Union, selecting the best branded swag for events, and connecting members to Union resources

Professional Development - I value training and want a say in what types of trainings and events we have

Political Action Committee (PAC) - I am interested in politics and seeing Union values and principles in those we endorse

Membership Committee - I like promoting my Union and getting branded swag for events

Retiree Committee – (2nd Wednesdays, 9am, Zoom) – I want to get retired members to be an active, vibrant part of Union life

Scholarship Committee – (January – May, TBD) – I enjoy selecting qualified students who are children of CEMA members to receive scholarships

Monterey Chapter – I would like to connect with Monterey members

Superior Court Advisory Council – (3rd Fridays, 2:30, Zoom) – I want to connect with Court members at their monthly meetings

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* 1. What attracted you to join CEMA/OE3?

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* 2. Now that I am part of CEMA I most interested in...

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* 3. I feel CEMA is working for me when they...

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* 4. Do you supervise or manage other employees?

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* 5. I am most interested in joi8ning the following CEMA committees*:(* The average time commitment per committee is a one hour meeting + up to another hour if taking on additional tasks. Here is information about the CEMA standing committees.)Here is information about the CEMA standing committees