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Federal Health Care Reform -
Changes To the State Health Benefits Program
Federal Health Care Reform is requiring the SHBP to make several changes, listed below. All changes are effective as of January 1, 2012. These changes will also apply to most other health plans as well. The SHBC reports that as ID cards are replaced over time the new cards will identify these changes.
| PSMA Seeks Department Liaisons
PSMA is seeking members who are willing to serve as Department Liaisons to other managers. These individuals will act as a liaison to the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to funnel questions and comments between the Board and managers. There is no specific time commitment, nor will you be asked to represent any manger before the Administration of your Department. It is simply to act as a resource for managers in Departments where there is no Board Member available and also to work on membership recruitment. We are looking for liaisons for all Departments other than DEP, DCA, DOE, LPS, PD (Public Defender) and AG. While we have a Board member representing DHS we could use additional liaisons. You can still volunteer even in the Departments where we have Board members.
If you are interested please contact Executive Director Ginther at execdir@psmanj.org
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Welcome to the Public Sector Managers' Association |
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The Public Sector Managers' Association, Inc. (PSMA) has been recognized
by the State of New Jersey as the Constitutional Representative of all non-
aligned/non-union managers in New Jersey government as of November 13,
1993 pursuant to Article 1, Paragraph 19 of the New Jersey State Constitution.
PSMA's responsibility under that provision is to serve as a vehicle for two-way
communication between the State as an employer and its managerial employees.
The representation, however, is limited to managers who are dues-paying
members of the State government. Recently, PSMA has partnered with the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and has been certified
by the Public Employment Relations Commission as the representative of certain
manager titles in State government as of December 8, 2010. PSMA will continue
to operate as a partner of the IBEW until a contract with the State is achieved.
At that point the organization will be reformed.
PSMA's mission is to serve all non-aligned/union managers in New Jersey
government by achieving and maintaining superior and ethical management
service; promoting a high regard for our managers by those outside and within
the government; and restoring equity to the human resource policies and
practices of New Jersey government as they relate to managers.
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Negotiating Team Progress
The Local 30 Negotiating Team of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers met with Governor's Office on April 10. 2012 to discuss the list of eligible managers. They have agreed to set up a sub-committee to resolve eligibility. The team continues to meet every other week and is finalizing the draft proposals for the contract negotiations.
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New Member $100 Bonus Is Back
Earn $100 for every new member that you refer that enrolls in PSMA. (See details below.)
1. New member (as of 7/24/11) must complete a payroll dues deduction card and submit it to their payroll office.
2. The new member must also complete a PSMA membership application (available from www.psmanagers.org ) and mail the application to the PSMA mailing address (see below). The membership application list the name of the PSMA sponsoring member in order to be eligible for the $100.00 recruitment rebate.
3. The Executive Director will issue the rebate to the sponsor upon receipt of payroll deduction verification completed membership application with the sponsor's name.
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Board Adopts Strategic Plan
The Board of Directors adopted a Strategic Plan for PSMA at the April 3, 2012 Board Meeting. The plan which is available here, discusses the organizations Vision, Mission, and Purpose. It has a number of Program Areas including Member Benefits/Membership, Professional Development, Public Relations, Fundraising, Scholarship and Retirees Group.
The Board has designated Team Leaders for each of the Program Areas:
Member Benefits/Membership - Tonya Costin/Steve Slaughter
Professional Development - Stan Cach/Berit Osworth
Public Relations - Phil Frigero/Phil Freeman/Barry Chalofsky
Fundraising - Fred Gmitter/Biff/Lowry/Barry Chalofsky
Scholarship - Mike Larkin/Al Laubsch/Biff Lowry
Retirees Group - Phil Frigero/Tom Flynn
Each of these Teams are looking for more members to help out in the process of implementing the Strategic Plan. Please review the Plan and contact Executive Director Lisa Ginther at execdir@psmanj.org if you are interested in helping out.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BE SUCCESSFUL!!
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Sick Leave Payout
Call To Action
Dear PSMA Member:
As you are aware, the Governor and the Legislature are pushing sick leave payout changes that have major negative consequences to managers and retirees. As PSMA continues to communicate with the legislative delegation, we need you to get the message out to your legislators that they need to stand against this misguided effort. It matters most to your Senator and Assemblypersons to hear from you directly.
PSMA has developed a NEW MESSAGE on this issue that is being considered by the legislature that you can easily send to your representatives. All you need to do is click on the link below, "Take Action Now", then choose your municipality from the drop down menu and select the representatives you want your message to reach. Finally, complete your information, and click to send your email immediately to your legislators.
Let's get the word out together and let our legislators know that we live in their district and we VOTE. The bill is up for consideration next week so we need you to send your e-mails TODAY!!
In solidarity,
Stan V. Cach
President
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