SACRAMENTO – On September 20, 2023, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Attorneys Andrea Perez and Jim Vitko conducted a basic site representation class via video conference for 13 CSLEA members who work at CDI, CALFIRE, CHP and CDFW.

“We conducted the training for 13 members who have an interest in becoming site representatives in order to assist their peers when communicating with supervisors,” said Perez.  “This course helps our members to learn more about our union, its function, and how they can become more involved in what we do to assist our members.  Basic site rep instruction is the class that puts our members on the path to becoming a site representative in their work place, allowing them to communicate with supervisors on a different level without fear of insubordination.”

Site representation classes include information on addressing conflicts, solutions to conflicts, communication, grievances, as well as articles in the Bargaining Unit 7 contract.  Basic site representation classes are then followed by advance site representation classes when offered.

“We really enjoy getting to know our members in this way, providing answers to their concerns and questions, and we look forward to working side by side with them in solving workplace issues.  Site representatives serve as  a great contribution to their colleagues and CSLEA.”