Events
Region VI Visalia Regional Meeting
Region VI Visalia Regional Meeting
Please join me to discuss updates and to have any of your questions/concerns addressed!
When: Thursday August 6th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Bistro Di Bufala (208 W Main St.)
Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be covered!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend by responding this email.
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Taniya "Rose" Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison- Reception Center
Work Contact: 661-721-2345 x4025
Personal Contact: 661-472-6200
Preferred: Rose
Region X: San Diego Harbor Cruise!
ll Aboard!
Registration is officially open for the AFSCME Local 2620 Region X San Diego 90-Minute Harbor Cruise.
Spots are limited, so please register early to secure your ticket for this exciting event!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Check-in Time: 2:30 PM
Event: 90-Minute Harbor Cruise
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Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Confirm your attendance today! If you have any questions, please reply directly to this email.
In Solidarity,
AFSCME Local 2620
DOR EMERGENCY TOWN HALL
DOR Return-to-Office (RTO) Meet & Confer Update
Member Update – July 22, 2026
AFSCME met with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) today. Below are the latest updates from your Meet & Confer Team.
General Questions
The Department declined to provide several key pieces of information requested by AFSCME, including:
The number of BU 19 employees hired on or before March 1, 2020, and copies of their duty statements.
The number of BU 19 employees hired on or before March 1, 2020, who reside more than 50 miles from their assigned office.
Copies of vacancy advertisements, job announcements, and related recruitment information.
Telework, Scheduling & Hybrid Assignments
Five (5) counselors were hired under the Remote Service Unit, and AFSCME has received their names.
The Department acknowledged that additional counselors are working remotely and will identify those employees for AFSCME.
The Department provided the following definitions:
Remote
Employees hired into remote counselor positions report to an assigned office but may be assigned to support another unit remotely.
Hybrid
Any employee with one (1) or more approved telework days is considered to work under a hybrid model.
Telework Scheduling
Telework agreements will be processed as they are received.
If multiple employees request the same telework day, State service seniority will be used to determine approval.
Working Conditions
According to the Department:
All 77 offices comply with HIPAA requirements.
AFSCME provided the Department with a list of 40 offices that may have HIPAA compliance concerns.
All 77 offices have sufficient workspace for employees.
AFSCME provided documentation identifying 10 offices that have reported inadequate workspace.
AFSCME also informed the Department that:
Many offices do not have enough quiet or confidential rooms available to meet privately with consumers.
Employees Living More Than 50 Miles Away
Employees who reside more than 50 miles from their assigned office fall under the Governor's "case-by-case" exception and may request more than one (1) telework day each week.
If you experience problems with your request, follow your chain of command.
Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
The Department agreed that it will follow both the Governor's Executive Order and the BU 19 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Under the BU 19 MOU, represented employees have the right to request:
A 9/80 Alternate Work Schedule
A 4/10 Alternate Work Schedule
A telework day
If you receive a blanket denial without an individualized review, AFSCME believes that may constitute an unreasonable denial under the MOU.
Notify your Occupational Chair immediately.
Telework Agreement (STD 200)
The Department agreed to:
Accept all STD 200 Telework Agreements regardless of how they were submitted.
Beginning August 1, 2026:
All STD 200 forms will be submitted through the online process.
Managers will be instructed to approve telework agreements and allow employees to telework in accordance with the Department's process.
If you need assistance submitting your online STD 200, contact your manager.
What's Next?
Your Meet & Confer Team will:
Review all information provided by the Department on July 24, 2026.
Request a fourth Meet & Confer meeting after completing its review.
Member Action Items
Submit your online STD 200 before August 1, 2026.
If your Alternate Work Schedule or telework request is denied, contact your Occupational Chair immediately.
Members-Only Emergency Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Register in advance:
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MEMBER NOTICE
This information is intended for AFSCME Local 2620 members only. Please do not distribute or share this update outside of our membership.
For questions or assistance, contact me.
In Unity,
Maria Rodriguez
Vocational Rehabilitation Occupational Chair
AFSCME Local 2620
Region VII - Emergency Membership Meeting
Emergency Membership Meeting
Woodstock's Pizza
1000 HIGUERA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5:30pm-7:30pm
Agenda:
Updates on RT Group Coverage
Receiver Updates
Governors RTO Order
Emergency Executive Board Meeting
Zoom Meeting Invitation
Time: Jul 21, 2026 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Basic Steward Training on July 18th
AFSCME Local 2620 steward training flyer with a blue, green, and white color scheme. Large headline reads, "STEWARDS: DON'T FORGET THE FUNDAMENTALS."
The flyer emphasizes key steward responsibilities: listening first, knowing the contract, investigating before advocating, documenting everything, protecting timelines, building relationships, involving members, and asking potential members to join the union.
A large statement on the right side reads: "An effective steward doesn't just solve problems; they build union power in the workplace." Silhouettes of workers holding solidarity signs appear in the background.
A training information box at the bottom right contains the following details:
Basic Steward Training
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AFSCME Office
2550 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
The bottom banner states: "Stronger Together. Better Together. That's the Power of Our Union."
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/zyqqAuCXrgyBAJDF8
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to reserve their seat for the training.
Executive Board Meeting (North)
Time: Jul 11, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Region VI: Dinner
Wednesday, July 8th
Dave & Buster’s
1914 Wible Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93304
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Taniya "Rose" Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison - Reception Center
Emergency Statewide Town Hall: CCHCS RTO Update
The CCHCS Meet and Confer team will be holding an Emergency Statewide Town Hall to discuss the recent Return-to-Office update and hear directly from members about what is happening at their worksites.
Emergency Statewide Town Hall: Return-to-Office Update
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
6:30 PM
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81817416111?pwd=iDaDxnmSh7haDOmVflOY3EwFtnEASb.1
Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 818 1741 6111
Passcode: 750671
In Unity,
AFSCME Local 2620
CCHCS RTO Meet and Confer Team
Please note: This update is specific to the CCHCS meet and confer process. There is a separate CDCR-specific meet and confer team.
Region VI: Dinner
Wednesday, July 1st
Señor Pepe’s Restaurant & Grill
8450 Granite Falls Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93312
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Taniya "Rose" Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison - Reception Center
CCHCS Emergency RTO Town Hall
Tomorrow, July 1, 2026, CCHCS is expected to begin implementing its Return-to-Office (RTO) plan. Unfortunately, despite repeated requests by your Union, the Department has failed to provide critical information necessary for employees to understand how this implementation will affect them.
Our Union has requested information regarding impacted employees, workspace readiness, equipment, and other working conditions. To date, those requests remain largely unanswered. As a result, many members are being asked to report to work without the transparency and communication they deserve.
This lack of information is unacceptable.
Your Union remains committed to enforcing your rights under the Ralph C. Dills Act and holding the Department accountable for fulfilling its legal obligations to bargain in good faith over negotiable impacts and effects. We are actively evaluating all available options to protect our members and will continue to advocate aggressively on your behalf.
Because of these developments, we are calling an Emergency Town Hall to provide members with the most current information, discuss what we know, explain the actions the Union is taking, and answer your questions.
Emergency RTO Town Hall
Time
Jul 1, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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During the town hall, we will discuss:
What we know about the July 1 implementation.
What information the Department has failed to provide.
Your rights as an employee.
Our Union’s next steps to protect those rights.
Questions from members.
Now more than ever, it is important that we stand together. We encourage all impacted members to attend and stay informed as we continue fighting for transparency, accountability, and the fair treatment of all employees.
In Solidarity,
AFSCME Local 2620
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Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 893 6455 2661
Passcode: 185518
Region IX (Inland Empire) - Dinner Contract Tour
Location: PF Chang's, Chino Hills
3445 Grand Ave. Chino Hills, CA 91709
Contact: Sally Heredia
Title: Region IX Chief Steward
Email: Sally.Heredia@afscmelocal2620.org
When responding, attendees should include:
Their name
Worksite or department
Number of guests attending
Closing Message
CDCR Steward Council Meeting
We will be meeting in-person for those attending the 50th Anniversary, and a Zoom option will be available for anyone who wants to participate remotely. If you plan on joining us in person, please RSVP below as soon as possible. For those making the trip, please join us for a relaxing dinner after a long day of travel.
Meeting Details
Date: Friday June 26th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Inside the Sheraton in the Fremont/Cupertino Banquet Room
Zoom Information
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/97116998700
Meeting ID: 971 1699 8700
Passcode: 946685
Sincerely,
Taniya "Rose" Winston
Region VI Chief Steward
REGION VIII (LOS ANGELES) - Contract Campaign Dinner
Contact: Julissa Young | Julissa.Young@afscmelocal2620.org
Rio Brazilian Grill (628 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534)
Region IX (Inland Empire) - Dinner Contract Tour
Location: Bubba Bones BBQ, Cathedral City
68525 Ramon Rd Ste. A101, Cathedral City, California 92234
Contact: Sally Heredia
Title: Region IX Chief Steward
Email: Sally.Heredia@afscmelocal2620.org
When responding, attendees should include:
Their name
Worksite or department
Number of guests attending
Closing Message
Region IX (Inland Empire) - Dinner Contract Tour
Mariposas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
1690 Spruce St. Riverside, CA 92507
Contact: Sally Heredia
Title: Region IX Chief Steward
Email: Sally.Heredia@afscmelocal2620.org
When responding, attendees should include:
Their name
Worksite or department
Number of guests attending
Closing Message
Lunch at VSP
Hello CCWF and VSP Members,
Wednesday, June 24th, AFSCME Local 2620 will be hosting the following events:
Breakfast at CCWF
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Snack Bar
Lunch at VSP
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Snack Bar
Please stop by anytime during those times to pick up your printed contract book, grab a meal, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya "Rose" Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison - Reception Center
Breakfast at CCWF
Hello CCWF and VSP Members,
Wednesday, June 24th, AFSCME Local 2620 will be hosting the following events:
Breakfast at CCWF
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Snack Bar
Lunch at VSP
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Snack Bar
Please stop by anytime during those times to pick up your printed contract book, grab a meal, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya "Rose" Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison - Reception Center
Region VI (Bakersfield) Dinner Meeting
Hello Corcoran Area Members,
Tuesday, June 23rd is the Corcoran area’s time to be highlighted!
AFSCME Local 2620 will be hosting the following events:
Breakfast at COR
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Snack Bar
Lunch at SATF
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Snack Bar
Please stop by anytime during those times to pick up your printed contract book, grab a meal, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.
If you are unable to make it during the day, no worries. A dinner meeting will also be held that evening:
Dinner Meeting
The Pirate Pizza
917 Whitley Ave
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya “Rose” Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison – Reception Center
Taniya.Winston@afscmelocal2620.org
Region IX (Inland Empire) - Dinner Contract Tour
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
1623 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867
Contact: Sally Heredia
Title: Region IX Chief Steward
Email: Sally.Heredia@afscmelocal2620.org
When responding, attendees should include:
Their name
Worksite or department
Number of guests attending
Closing Message
Lunch at SATF
Hello Corcoran Area Members,
Tuesday, June 23rd is the Corcoran area’s time to be highlighted!
AFSCME Local 2620 will be hosting the following events:
Breakfast at COR
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Snack Bar
Lunch at SATF
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Snack Bar
Please stop by anytime during those times to pick up your printed contract book, grab a meal, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.
If you are unable to make it during the day, no worries. A dinner meeting will also be held that evening:
Dinner Meeting
The Pirate Pizza
917 Whitley Ave
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya “Rose” Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison – Reception Center
Taniya.Winston@afscmelocal2620.org
Breakfast at COR
Hello Corcoran Area Members,
Tuesday, June 23rd is the Corcoran area’s time to be highlighted!
AFSCME Local 2620 will be hosting the following events:
Breakfast at COR
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Snack Bar
Lunch at SATF
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Snack Bar
Please stop by anytime during those times to pick up your printed contract book, grab a meal, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.
If you are unable to make it during the day, no worries. A dinner meeting will also be held that evening:
Dinner Meeting
The Pirate Pizza
917 Whitley Ave
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya “Rose” Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison – Reception Center
Taniya.Winston@afscmelocal2620.org
Catholic Chaplains - Town Hall
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS
Town Hall Meeting
Xochilt Martinez, CHOC & Abdul Johnson, B.A
Time: Jun 22, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 852 5303 9517
Passcode: 767529
For questions: Email at xochilt.martinez@afscmelocal2620.org or by phone at (707) 367-1786
NKSP Contract Book Pick-Up
Hello North Kern State Prison Members,
There has been a last-minute change.
Please stop by the snack bar on Monday, June 22nd, between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM to pick up your printed contract book, grab some breakfast, and ask any questions you may have about contract updates.Here
We hope to see you there!
In solidarity,
Taniya “Rose” Winston, LCSW
Region VI Chief Steward
North Kern State Prison – Reception Center
Taniya.Winston@afscmelocal2620.org
DOR Union Meeting in Laguna Beach
The Cliff Restaurant
577 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
To RSVP or request interpretation services, email Maria Rodriguez at:
REGION VIII (LOS ANGELES) - Contract Campaign Dinner
Contact: Julissa Young | Julissa.Young@afscmelocal2620.org
Luminarias Restaurant (3500 Ramona Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754)
URGENT: Emergency Statewide DSH Townhall – Zoom Link Inside
Emergency Statewide DSH Townhall
Please join Abdul Johnson for a critical Emergency Statewide DSH Townhall this Thursday. We will discuss time-sensitive updates and share important information on recent mandates, committees, and contracts.
Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Discussion Topics
Return To Office Mandate
Statewide JLMC
Statewide Contract Distribution
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 860 6776 7215
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CALLING ALL PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS - Town Hall
CALLING ALL PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS
Town Hall Meeting
Xochilt Martinez, CHOC & Abdul Johnson, B.A
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 891 5247 0804
Passcode: 193943
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REGION VIII (LOS ANGELES) - Contract Campaign Dinner
Contact: Julissa Young | Julissa.Young@afscmelocal2620.org
Steven’s Steakhouse (5332 Stevens Place, Commerce, CA 90040)