Army Of Teamster Stewards Continues To Grow

Many of your co-workers, who are Teamsters Local 2011 members, were nominated but unopposed as stewards; therefore, the number of designated representatives at locations throughout the state has grown. This is a sign of a strong and effective labor organization, and one that will improve the quality of representation for bargaining unit employees. Many thanks to those who have been serving in this important role, and congratulations to the newly elected Teamster stewards.

Nimer Admits Reduced Field Visits “Harmful to the Public”

A hearing before an administrative law judge, originally set for May 14, 2012, has been re-scheduled for June 4, 2012, in Tallahassee. This case was filed by Teamsters Local 2011 against the Department of Corrections for reducing the number of mandatory field visits to offenders by correctional probation officers.

Local 2011 Elected Stewards

Attached is the list of the elected stewards for Teamsters Local 2011.

Local 2011 Steward Candidates

Attached is the List of Steward Candidates for Teamsters Local 2011.

NPR: Firm Leaves Miss. After Its Prison Is Called ‘Cesspool’

One month after a federal court ordered sweeping changes at a troubled juvenile prison in rural Mississippi, the private company (GEO Group) managing the prison has announced it is pulling out of the state. A report by the Justice Department describes “systemic, egregious and dangerous practices” at the Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility. Listen to the report, here.

Update On Local 2011’s Response To The DOC’s Suspension Of Field

Teamsters Local 2011 is moving forward with its petition challenging the Department of Correction’s (FDOC) indefinite suspension of field. In late March, Local 2011 filed a petition challenging the FDOC’s suspension of field and a hearing has been scheduled in front of an Administrative Judge on May 14, 2012.

Read the petition.

Read the judge’s hearing order.

Nola.com: Prison Sale Off The Table, But Hurdles Remain For Privatization

 A proposal to privatize Avoyelles Correctional Center appears to be in trouble, as House members in favor of the measure sought Wednesday to shore up support by dropping a planned sale of the facility.

ClarionLedge.com: Florida Group To End Mississippi Prison Contracts

The Mississippi Department of Corrections says GEO Group Inc., one of the country's largest private prison operators, will no longer manage three facilities in Mississippi.

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