Together, we strengthen our voices and bargaining power, advocating for job security, fair wages, healthcare access, and retirement security. This association seeks to foster a more equitable work environment, ensuring all workers receive the support and respect they deserve for a better future.
GCEA Benefits
Regular Members
Associate Members
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GCEA members may purchase tickets at a discounted price for movie theaters, amusement parks, water parks, vacation packages and hotel stays in most states, not just California. Click here for more information. If you have further questions, please contact Tiffany Nunez.
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An interest-free loan is available to GCEA Regular members only who meet the emergency need criteria set forth by the Employee Assistance Committee (EAC). GCEA members who apply for a loan must fill out an application for review by the Employee Assistance Committee. The loan is repaid through a payroll deduction. Please email gcea@glendaleca.gov to begin application process.
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GCEA members may now purchase gym memberships! Gym memberships are not available for payroll deduction. Click here for more information. The GCEA registration code is 16-62150
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Nationwide Pet Insurance. You must be a GCEA member and payroll deduction is required. Click here for more information. Contact Elinor Fourlicht to enroll in Pet Insurance
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GCEA members may purchase short-term disability insurance through AFLAC. There are a variety of plans and coverage options available. The premiums are paid through a payroll deduction. Click here for further details.
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The proceeds from this fund are payable to the beneficiary in the event of death, provided the deceased was a GCEA member and currently employed with the City. The beneficiary will be paid upon presentation of a certified death certificate. The Member must have completed a Beneficiary Form to qualify. Please email gcea@glendaleca.gov to fill out a Beneficiary form or to begin the funding process.
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GCEA members may purchase legal insurance through Legal Shield. Pre-paid Legal provides full coverage for a variety of needs, including wills, living trusts, contract review, and other non-work related matters. The premium is paid through a payroll deduction. For more details visit Legal Shield.
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A free phone consultation for personal legal assistance (non-work related) is available through the GCEA office. The consultation may also provide a referral for further non-covered services. Please email gcea@glendaleca.gov for more information.
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One-time Educational Scholarship Opportunity up to $500.00 (Regular member or regular member dependent)
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Protect your identity and privacy. With IDShield, you will receive monitoring of your personal information, credit, social media accounts, and more. If your identity is compromised, it will be restored on your behalf by licensed private investigators. For further details and to enroll, please click here.
GCEA Negotiated Benefits Provided by the City
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Medical – City pays 75% to 85% of the premium, depending on the plan
Dental – City pays 100% of basic plan premium
Vision – City pays 100% of premium only for Regular Members and their families
Horizon Employee Assistance Program – confidential services including counseling
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Holiday – 11 fully paid City Holidays per year
Floating Holiday – typically each employee receives fifty two hours of floating holiday time per year to be used at employees discretion; the total number of hours may increase to compensate for holidays on employee’s normal days off.
Sick Leave – Each employee accumulates eight hours per month (96 hours per year) of sick leave to be used for illness, doctor appointments, family care, and other related needs.
Family Care Leave – Family care usage is limited to 48 hours per year to care for immediate family members.
Bereavement Leave – Each employee is granted up to 5 days per incident whenever an immediate family member has died or is near death.
Bonding Leave of 6 weeks
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This is a benefit for all employees! In agreement with all City Associations, the City agrees to compensate employees up to $20,000 reimbursement for tuition & books (based on each employee's 5 years of service). GCEA believes employees who pursue higher education are worthwhile and deserve to be compensated for their skills, leadership, and knowledge they provide (read MOU for guidelines and details).
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The Public Employees' Retirement Betterment Committee is actively engaged in leading a statewide effort to upgrade the City Employees' Retirement System.
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Each employee can contribute a portion of their salary into their choice of two 457 deferred compensation plans. The contributions are payroll deductible, reduce taxable gross income, and are tax deferred.
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This coverage is available to Regular GCEA members. The City pays the premium for basic coverage for Regular Members. Disability coverage pays 50% of the member's monthly salary with a 10% buy-up option (for a combined 60% of monthly salary). Associate Members can purchase coverage.
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The GCEA has negotiated with the City to provide a variety of flexible work schedules, including 9/80, 4/10, 3/36, 5/40, and part time telecommute, depending on your position and duties. Additionally, overtime compensation may range between time-and-a-half and double-time, depending on conditions, and may be taken as pay or compensatory time at the employees' discretion.
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Uniform & Boot Allowance is given for specific job classifications
Prescription safety glasses are provided through the Safety Department for specific job classifications
Membership dues
Regular Member: full time employees pay full dues $15.00 a month ($7.50 a pay period) and receive full benefits, including the right to vote for the GCEA leadership.
Associate Member: management employees pay reduced dues $4.50 a month ($2.25 a pay period) and receive limited benefits.
Aflac Information
Steve Johnson
Aflac Representative
310.528.2614
s12_johnson@us.aflac.com
- Accident Insurance - Get added peace of mind and help paying for emergency treatment.
- Cancer Insurance - Get help coping with the financial and emotional effects of cancer.
- Critical Illness Insurance - Get help with the cost of treating covered critical illnesses.
- Dental Insurance - Choose from Aflac’s coverage options for the level and premiums that are right for you.
- Final Expense Insurance - Final expense whole life insurance helps loved ones cover funeral and other final expenses.
- Life Insurance - Help protect the financial future of your loved ones.
- Hospital Insurance - Help keep high deductibles from derailing your life plans.
- Short-Term Disability - Help ease the financial stress caused by a covered injury.
- Supplemental Vision - Find the care you need to help maintain healthy vision.
- Dental Insurance - Help keep your employees protected from routine and unexpected dental expenses.
- Vision Insurance - Regular eye exams may detect eye diseases early, helping employees preserve their vision.
- Disability Insurance - Offer employees a financial safety net if they’re sick or unable to work due to an injury, illness, or mental condition.
