Alerts

Sincere Thank You

Union President Gina Pagnotta and Family would like to extend a warm and sincere Thank You; to the City Of Atlanta, the Mayor's Office, and all co-workers who gave donations, sent flowers, and Sympathy acknowledgments to the family in their time of grieve for the Loss of Her Mother.

In Loving Memory of Gina Pagnotta's Mother

On October 28, 2011 PACE President Gina Pagnotta Mother passed away suddenly. In Loving Memory of Betty Esmond West, Going home services will be on Saturday November 5, 2011 at Rock Of Ages Lutheran Church, 5135 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain GA 30083 at 1pm.

Our Deepest Sympathy to Gina Pagnotta, Alvin Dixon, and Shawanda Wilson

Directions to the Service:

I-285 to Memorial Drive (if coming from I-20 make a Right) (If coming from I-85 make a Left) on to Memorial Drive going toward Stone Mountain. You will pass Rockbridge Rd, continue until you see Rock Of Ages Church on the Right side, please turn into the Church parking lot at Doyal Mill Court, If you get to Rays Road you have pass the church.

Viewing on- November 4, 2011 from 12 Noon to 6:00 P.M. at HolliField Mortuary Inc, 1296 Hollywood RD N.W. Atlanta GA 30318. Call 404-799-8676 Direction= From downtown Atlanta-Northside Dr or Marietta Blvd or Joseph E Lowery Blvd take Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW (Formally Bank Head Route 278)

until you reach the Y, follow road to the Right of the Y, it becomes Hollywood Blvd, once you pass Alvin Dr NW begin to Look for HolliField Mortuary.

All Donation are appreciated and needed, Help is also needed with food, preparations, servers at the church. Please contact Marie Brown Public Works or Mary Powell 770 875-3973 or Gina

Coming Soon

City of Atlanta “Pay in Class” Results are coming soon, members should return to PACE website for the Results of comparisons of Pay Gap Methodology in Job Classification performed by an independent contractor.

Additional Union Members Benefits

Union Members are invited to take advantage of the Union Plus Benefits for all Union Members. This benefit was created for union members and falls under our Headquarters Union SEIU. Privileges include: Money and Insurance, home & Discounts, Health, Travel & Entertainment, Auto, Legal & Education, Assistance, and Leader kits.

Many of our Union Members enjoy the Union Plus Credit Card Services provided by HSBC. Union Members interested in finding the right Union Plus Credit Card privileges need only to visit http://www.unionplus.org/money-credit/credit-card the Union Plus Website. Members should take advantage of the many benefits offered to Union Members and their families.

For more details on PACE Union benefits and Union Plus Benefits for our Union Members contact your Union Shop Stewarts, or Union President Gina Pagnotta.

URGENT ALERT

PACE Union members and City Employees are encouraged to attend the Special Called Full Council Meeting on Pension Modification Legislation (11-O-0672), Wednesday June 29, 2011 at 3:pm to hear the City of Atlanta Council members vote on the City’s Employee Pension Plan. All Employees planning to attend the Council Meeting during duty hours must request Leave Time in advance.

Employee Support and attendance is absolutely needed, and we urge City Employees to please attend. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Gina Pagnotta, President of PACE Union at 678-414-8982 or mail@paceatlanta.org.

PACE URGENT ALERT

In Accordance with the City Code of Ordinances and The Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) agreement which is designed to promote harmonious relations, cooperation, and understanding between the Mayor, the Union and all covered employees, city employees should not attend Council Meetings without obtaining approved personal leave time from their supervisor or designated Department Head. Union Officials and their Union Representatives may attend these meetings on Union Release Time on behalf of the membership.

PACE encourages all Union Members to attend the Finance Executive Session that will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, beginning at 1:00 PM. We request your attendance to support our union effort and employee interests regarding the Pension Reform, however; you must follow the city ordinances of approved leave time.

Please read PACE Top Stories Below for Voting Request.

PACE Union Open Enrollment

Atlanta City Employee's can now sign-up for PACE Union Membership. Personnel interesting in Becoming a PACE Union member can:

1. Download PACE Membership Form on the website under Home Menu and turn it in or

2. Contact Union President Gina Pagnotta at: 678-414-8982 or

3. Contact N.A.G.E. Representative Chris Brown: 404-849-6721 for membership forms for PACE.

Joining PACE Union also entitles its members to: Free Access to an attorney to represent you in personnel legal matters with the City. Offered Benefits such as: Scholarships, Term Life Insurance, home mortgages, personal loans, workplace accidental death insurance, Credit Card both secured and unsecured, online tax preparation, credit counseling, Education Services, Pet Services. Including Union Market Place, offering discount on Flowers, Good Year Tire and Service, Wireless, Bookstore, Health and Well being and even Dell Computer discounts.

Monthly membership dues includes all of the above as well as PACE Representation for fairness, professionalism and equitable treatment promoted in the work place. PACE is also a member under N.A.G.E. and SEIU one of the Largest Employee Union in the Country.

Interested personnel should contact PACE today and enjoy additional Benefits Working for the City of Atlanta, as we stand with the City of Atlanta as a Great Place to Work.

Bereavment Posted for Family Members

PACE Union has added a Bereavement section to the website to help members during their hour of need. This month Public Works Darrell Foster's Mother, Clara Mae Foster has passed.

PACE Members are asked to read the Bereavement section (Lower Right Side) for more information. Family Monetary Contribution can be made and are encouraged.

Any Member of PACE Union having Bereavement of Love ones can contact PACE President Gina Pagnotta. PACE Website will post the Family information for Friends and Co-Workers viewing in the PACE Bereavement Section.

Our Condolence goes out to Darrell Foster, as he bereaves his Dear Mother Clara Mae Foster. Please see Service and Contact Details below.

Special Call Meeting Large Success

The Special Call Meeting held on May 11, 2010 at the YMCA was a large success. The turn out was larger than expected and PACE as well as others shared lots of information.. The minutes of the meeting will be available to all members. Many points of interest and information was shared, one Highlight of the meeting was “ all PACE Members to attend the Full Council Session on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m”. PACE members and Citizens will speak before the City Council to reiterate the need for keeping all employees gainfully employed. Please submit you Vacation sheet for approval well in advance to be able to attend if this is not your off day.

REMEMBER: Many Voices will be Heard!! Every voice is an important one!!

PACE SPECIAL CALL MEETING

It’s time for solutions that don’t diminish our workforce in this Great City. This is reality. Come out and support your union while your union works for you. IT’S TIME FOR ACTION!! PACE has scheduled a Special Call Meeting for members to discuss the FY2011 Budget cuts and Pension. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the YMCA Building on 1600 Pryor Road.

FY2011 Budget Proposal (City of Atlanta Website)

http://www.atlantaga.gov/client_resources/government/finance/budget%2020...