HOPE members now have the opportunity to ratify their new 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement.
On Friday, June 8th, representatives from the City of Houston and your HOPE Bargaining team reached an agreement for the 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement.
The Agreement includes a 3% Across-the-Board Wage Increase for FY 2019, Dispute Resolution Procedure protections, and many other policy improvements that will positively impact ALL City of Houston workers. Follow the link below to see both the summary and the full agreement.
https://www.hopetx.org/2018-meet-and-confer-agreement-ratification
Without YOUR Ratification, there is no new 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement!
In order for the raises, protections, and policy improvements to take place, a simple majority of HOPE members MUST vote "Yes" to accept the 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement. This process is called Ratification.
A Ratified Meet and Confer Agreement is good news for City Workers, Elected Officials, and the Citizens of Houston, as it allows for the City to responsibly conduct business with these adjustments accounted for in the 2019 Fiscal Year starting on July 1st, 2018.
Knowing this, HOPE member leaders, including your Executive Board, Negotiating Team, and Department Union Representatives, will be out at many worksites throughout the City of Houston so that members have the opportunity to vote.
Additionally, HOPE members can vote ONLINE by following the link down below:
https://www.hopetx.org/2018-meet-and-confer-agreement-online-ratification
WHEN and WHERE can HOPE members can ratify their agreement:
*** Schedule is subject to changes, some locations are pending HOPE access approval***
Worksite Address | Dept | Area | 1st Date | 2nd Date | 3rd Date |
601 Sawyer | HCDD | Downtown | Fri 6/15 @ 7:30AM-12:00PM | Fri 6/22 @ 11:00AM-3:00PM | |
611 Walker | HPW | Downtown | Fri 6/15 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM | Mon 6/18 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM | Wed 6/20 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM |
1002 Washington | HPW | Downtown | Tues 6/19 @ 11:00AM-3:00PM | ||
1200 Travis | HPD | Downtown | Thurs 6/21 @ 11:00AM-2:00PM | ||
4501 Leeland (EB Cape) | HPW | East | Thurs 6/14 @ 8:00AM-3:00PM | Mon 6/18 @ 8:00AM-3:00PM | Tues 6/19 @ 8:00AM-3:00PM |
100 Japhet | HPW | East | Fri 6/15 @ 6:00AM-9:00AM | ||
5500 McCarty | HPW | North East | Tues 6/19 @ 6:00AM-9:00AM | ||
5614 Neches (Kelly) | SWM | North East | Fri 6/22 @ 5:30AM-7:00AM | ||
1700 Crosstimbers | HPW | North | Wed 6/20 @ 3:00PM-6:00PM | ||
16930 JFK Blvd | HAS | North | Thurs 6/14 @ 2:30PM-4:00PM | ||
718 Burress | HPW | North | Fri 6/15 @ 6:00AM-8:00AM | ||
8002 Airline | HPW | North | Wed 6/20 @ 5:30AM-6:30AM | ||
5320 N Shepherd | HEC | North West | Tues 6/19 @ 9:00PM-11:30PM | Wed 6/20 @ 5:00AM-8:00AM | |
1245 Judiway | SWM | North West | Tues 6/19 @ 5:30AM-7:00AM | ||
5900 Teague | HPW | North West | Tues 6/14 @ 6:00AM-8:00AM | ||
7101 Renwick | HPW | South West | Thurs 6/21 @ 6:30AM-8:00AM | ||
11500 South Post Oak | SWM | South West | Thurs 6/21 @ 5:30AM-7:00AM | ||
8000 N Stadium | HHS | South West | Mon 6/18 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM | Thurs 6/21 @ 9:00AM-4:00PM | |
7125 Ardmore | DON | South | Fri 6/15 @ 7:00AM-9:00AM | ||
Hobby Airport | HAS | South | Fri 6/15 @ 2:30PM-4:00PM | ||
1506 Central (Lawndale) | SWM | South East | Tue 6/19 @ 5:30AM-7:00AM | ||
2707 Dalton | HPW | South East | Wed 6/20 @ 6:00AM-10:00AM | ||
HOPE Office | HOPE | North West | Thurs 6/14 @ 9:00AM-5:00PM | Fri 6/15 @ 9:00AM-5:00PM | Mon 6/18 @ 9:00AM-5:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can all City of Houston Employees vote to ratify this? HOPE is the Sole and Exclusive Bargaining Agent for City of Houston Employees. ONLY HOPE MEMBERS in good standing can vote to ratify their 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement.
What do I need to bring in order to vote? Your City of Houston Badge displaying your picture and employee ID will be all you need to cast your ballot and ratify the agreement.
Why are these the voting locations? In order to make sure all HOPE Members have the highest opportunity to vote, locations were selected so that members in every area of the city are within a few miles of a relatively close voting site each day. There is an emphasis on making sure HOPE Members have the most options for taking part in this process.
Do I have to vote on the date and time for my worksite? HOPE Members can avail themselves of any site available to them for voting. This means you can vote at any of the above times and locations, so long as you have the appropriate identification.
Why didn’t I hear about this before? HOPE members have been working on this Bargaining process for over 12 weeks. However, many members may still be unaware of this and many other HOPE progress and updates. One of the best ways to get connected is to make sure your contact information is correct. HOPE members send updates through the mail, email, phone calls and texts. Click the link below to contact the HOPE Office and update your information!
How can I share this information with my coworkers? Many HOPE members may still not be aware of whats going on in your Union. Sharing Facebook posts, utilizing HOPE bulleting boards, or simply talking directly with your coworkers are all great ways to help spread important information to your coworkers.
When is the deadline? This agreement must not only be ratified by HOPE Members, but also adopted into the City of Houston 2019 Fiscal Year. This means that Friday, June 22nd would be the last day for physical ballots to be cast.
HOPE Members, in addition to the schedule of physical locations, you can now Ratify your 2018 Meet and Confer Agreement by following this link and completing the HOPE Ratification Form.
