Updated FAQs on Staffing During COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to COVID-19, as well as Governor Baker’s order limiting the number of people at gatherings, we are cancelling the OPEIU Local 6 General Membership meeting that was scheduled for 1/12/2021.

Due to COVID-19, as well as Governor Baker’s order limiting the number of people at gatherings, we are cancelling the OPEIU Local 6 General Membership meeting that was scheduled for 11/10/2020.

Pursuant to COVID-19 Order Number 30, Governor Charles D. Baker has extended the prohibition of gatherings of more than ten people until May 18, 2020. Therefore, the OPEIU Local 6 General Membership Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm is cancelled.

Introduction

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trial Court has followed the recommendations issued by the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These protocols and guidelines continue to evolve and change; as such, so will this document. In addition, the Trial Court has contracted with an Epidemiologist who specializes in infectious diseases to provide guidance and advice on issues not covered by the CDC or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We have consulted with our Epidemiologist throughout the development of this document.

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Introduction

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trial Court has followed the recommendations issued by the CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These protocols and guidelines continue to evolve and change; as such, so will this document. In addition, the Trial Court has contracted with an Epidemiologist who specializes in infectious diseases to provide guidance and advice on issues not covered by the CDC or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. We have consulted with our Epidemiologist throughout the development of this document.

There will be a General Membership meeting on Tuesday 3/10 at 6 p.m. at our Braintree office.

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

What would you like to see in the next contract with the Trial Court? What are the challenges you face on the job? What is important to you? How can we as a union improve our workplace and our quality of life? Who would you like to see on your negotiating team? Do you have any suggestions? 

Please join us at a location convenient to you to discuss the upcoming negotiations with the Massachusetts Trial Court and to nominate and elect members to the negotiating team. We are hosting Demand and Proposal Meetings in the following locations.

As a member of OPEIU Local 6, you are entitled to membership benefits provided by OPEIU to its members. These are provided to you at no additional cost. Further information about each benefit can be found at opeiu.org under Member Resources and on the OPEIU app:

Nation Safe Drivers Towing/Service Calls – Up to two towing/service calls per year for each member (includes family members living in the same household as the member) valued at up to $100 USD each ($80 USD call plus $20 USD administrative fee) administered through Nation Safe Drivers;

$2,000 Death Benefit & $2,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit – Certificates can be found on the website and app and can be printed and kept with your other important documents;