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The Kansas Organization of State Employees (KOSE) is a union for executive branch state employees, and the largest union of state employees in Kansas. All non-supervisory, non-confidential classified employees in the executive branch of Kansas state government (exclusive of higher education) are eligible to join KOSE.

KOSE’s mission is to make real improvements on issues that matter to state employees, such as compensation, pay equity, healthcare and retirement security, workplace safety, career development, and having a voice on the job. KOSE’s priorities will be driven by the ideas and input of KOSE members. That’s why all eligible state employees are encouraged to join KOSE and get involved.

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    June 14, 2013

    New Time Keeping System and Problems at 24 Hour Facilities

    The KOSE office has been made aware that there are issues related to the new time keeping system, in particular at our 24 hour facilities.

    You need to know that you must be paid for all hours worked. If any problems arise first contact your manager to fix the problem. If they do not fix it, contact HR and let them know. If they do not fix your issue or tell you that you were not clocked in correctly and they therefore are not going to pay you, contact a KOSE steward or the KOSE office. They must pay you for all hours worked, that is federal law. You may also contact the following;

    Kansas

    Kansas City District Office
    US Dept. of Labor
    Wage & Hour Division
    Gateway Tower II
    400 State Avenue
    Suite 1010
    Kansas City, KS 66101-2414

    Phone: 
    (913) 551-5721
    1-866-4-USWAGE
     
    (1-866-487-9243)
     

    Patricia Preston
    District Director

     

    Remember if you don’t let someone know, it can’t be fixed.

    Stand up-Fight back

     

    May 20, 2013

    OSH EMPLOYEES

    On June 4, 2013 KOSE Executive Director Mike Marvin and KOSE President Scott Towery will be at the KOSE house from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. We will be meeting to see if you are ready to Stand Up and Fight for your rights.

    Let us make a plan of action to take. Don’t live in fear of standing up for yourself. There is strength in numbers. Do you want to continue being abused? Do you want to spend some time with your families? It is then time to;

    STAND UP-FIGHT BACK

     

    May 20, 2013

    KOSE STEWARD TRAINING

    MAY 25, 2013

    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    701 SW JACKSON SUITE 200

    TOPEKA, KS

     

    If you know of other state employees who wish to became Stewards please let them know.

    To register call 785.354.1174

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