Word from the President

Dear Members;
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new CBA with the Sheriff. The vote to ratify the CBA was held on Jan. 26th and you passed it by an overwhelming 91.2% of the vote. I commend the members of the Association for having faith in your board representative’s ability to negotiate a good CBA that benefits all its members.
The Association is now better equipped to serve and protect its members if any disputes arise in their work environment. I would like to thank CLEAT for their part in negotiating this contract. Ron DeLord and Jim Jopling were there from day one. With Ron’s skills and experience this contract was agreed to in no time at all. Jim’s legal knowledge about many of the issues put the final touches in what the Board believes to be the best contract we have had in over twenty years. I would also like to thank Ron Schweitz and Robert Vasquez for being part of the bargaining team that helped the Association obtain this four year contract.
A special thanks to Sheriff Wiles for giving the Association members a four year contract that is fair and practical. Again CONGRATULATIONS to all the Association members on their new CBA!

Jose Marrufo
President-EPCSOA