We have 2 agencies that remain questionable as to their COVID19 response: one is DSS and the other is DMV...DMV is a complete debacle, as if no one is at the helm, while the DSS response has seemed chaotic and scattered, but at least manageable. DMV has at least communicated with us, the only agency that has not communicated with us throughout this process has been DSS. We now have a confirmed COVID19 case in the DSS central office building. A&R has already responded by requesting of Commissioner Gifford and HR Director Davis that the central office agency should be shutdown through at least the weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), as per CDC guidelines, as the coronavirus should not survive 3 days in the environment. We will continue this push for the health of the people in that building. In the meantime, anyone who beleives they have been in contact should inquire to HR about an immediate 14 day quarantine, or get a note from their doctor directing them to self-quarantine themselves for 14 days. These situations should qualify you for the LOPD coding....remember, even if you are quarantined, you should continue to telecommute if possible.
As the situation evolves we will update the membership via the website.
Our number one priority is workplace safety.