February28, 2013

Julie Chapman, Director
California Department of Human Resources
1515 S Street, North Bldg., Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811-6614
Re: Negotiation Pursuant to the Ralph C. Dills Act between the California Correctional Peace Officers Association and the State of California (Sunshine Package) 
Dear Ms. Chapman:
The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), exclusive bargaining representative for employees in State Bargaining Unit 6, hereby submits it's Sunshine Proposals pursuant to Government Code 3523.
CCPOA intends to negotiate improvements regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for the successor agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which expires on July 2, 2013.
CCPOA reserves the right to introduce additional proposals within the confines of the Sunshine Process.
CCPOA looks forward to the continuation of the negotiation process. Sincerely,
/s/Steve Weiss, Chief of Labor California Correctional Peace Officers Association

California Correctional Peace Officers Association
Proposed 2013 Sunshine Package
Article I Recognition
CCPOA proposes technical changes to the provisions of this Article.
Article II CCPOA Representational Rights
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to all provisions of this Article expanding our representational rights.
Article Ill Organizational Security
CCPOA proposes to negotiate technical changes to the provisions of this Article.
Article V General Provisions
CCPOA proposes to negotiate modifications that strengthen the provisions of this Article.
Article VI Grievance and Arbitration Procedure
CCPOA proposes to negotiate modifications and enhancements to the provision of this Article to provide a more effective resolution of grievances.
Article VII Health and Safety
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article. In addition, CCPOA seeks to further the accountability of the State for their responsibility for the provisions of the Article.
Article VIII Training and Career Development
CCPOA proposes to negotiate systematic enhancements to the provisions of this Article to include, but not limited to continuing education, CPOST, Field Training Officer Programs, and raising the standards of annual training.
Article IX General Personnel
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements, and clarifying language to the provisions of this Article.
Article X Leaves
CCPOA proposes to negotiate modifications, enhancements and technical changes to the provisions of this Article.
Article XI Hours of Work and Overtime
CCPOA proposes to negotiate modifications, enhancements and clarifying language to the provisions in this Article.
Article XII Transfer, Seniority, Overtime and Layoff
CCPOA proposes to negotiate modifications, and enhancements to the provisions in this Article.
Article XIII Health and Welfare
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to health, dental, vision, and rural subsidy benefits, as well as enhancements to other health and welfare provisions of this Article.
Article XIV Allowances and Reimbursements
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements and expansions to the provisions of this Article.
Article XV Salaries
CCPOA proposes to negotiate salary increases for all Unit 6 classifications, as well as, enhancements to all of the remaining provisions of this Article. In addition, CCPOA proposes to expand the provisions for retention of employees and negotiate provisions to assist the State in their recruitment problems.
Article XVI General Miscellaneous - All Classifications
CCPOA proposes to negotiate a zero percent vacancy plan as well as enhancements to the remaining provisions of this Article.
Article XVII Institutional Fire Captains
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to this Article.

Article XIX CDCR Parole Agents
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements and technical changes to the provisions of this · Article.
Article XX Correctional Counselors I
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXI Medical Technical Assistants
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXII DJJ IPA Institutional Parole Agents/Casework Specialists
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXIII Transportation Units
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXIV DJJ Youth Correctional Counselors and Youth Correctional Officers
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXV Camps
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXVI Permanent Intermittent Appointments
CCPOA proposes to negotiate enhancements and modifications to the provisions of this Article.
Article XXVII Application and Duration
CCPOA proposes to negotiate technical changes to this Article.
In addition to the above, CCPOA proposes to negotiate a staff accountability system at all entrances to accurately track time.