COVID TELECOMMUTING
After the initial workplace disruption and ensuing chaos caused by covid19, things are finally settling down at most agencies. Many employees have adjusted to a work-at-home situation for most days of the week, settling in to a productive routine and, in coordination with their managers and colleagues, getting the work of the state done. We are still working to resolve some issues. For example, many employees were initially categorized as "Intermittent", meaning that they had to report to the office to perform some "critical" function from within the agency building. If you have been so designated, yet you have been able to perform the "critical" function remotely (or if the critical function is accomplished in some other fashion and your physical presence at the office is no longer required) then by all means please communicate directly with your management team and the reduced need for you to physically report to the agency. Do this with your safety in mind, as well as the safety of your colleagues. We are approaching the critical point in turning around this pandemic and continued social isolation is the key to stemming the increase of infection. With the goal of defeating the virus, let's ensure we minimize social contact for just a bit longer. If you do not need to physically report to the office, yet still are doing so needlessly, discuss this with your management team.
HEP – OPEN ENROLLMENT DELAYED
The Comptroller's Office announced that the Health Insurance Open Enrollment will be delayed until September 2020 and that the transition from UnitedHealthcare to Anthem will not begin until October 2020.
MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION
The union has been reaching out to members via email during this crisis. If you did not receive yesterday's email from A&R then please provide us with your email address and update your membership information by completing the online membership card
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The A&R Annual Convention has not been postponed. It remains as scheduled: Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 pm, however it will be held at the union office and not at the Chowder Pot. Our intent is to hold the convention in our parking lot where social distancing can be maintained. Registration begins at 4:30. All attendees must register by 6:00pm to participate in the Convention. This will be a business only meeting with only 2 items on the agenda; as we anticipate a brief meeting, no meal will be provided.