Congressional Research Employees Association

Written Statement of Dennis M. Roth        
President
Congressional Research Employees Association (CREA)
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations
United States House
May 5, 2009
Madam Chairwoman and Members of the Subcommittee,
My name is Dennis Roth, and I am President of the Congressional Research Employees Association or CREA.  We are the exclusive representative of all employees in [...]

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Welcome to CREAUnion.org
We encourage everyone with an interest in CREA, whether new or longtime members, as well as former members and those considering joining, to take a look at our new approach.
Two-Way Communication
The website uses Web 2.0 technology, which offers Members the chance to actively engage in dialogue about issues affecting the bargaining unit.  CREA expects [...]

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Thanks to all who voted yesterday. A total of 136 ballots were cast, which is 57% of the CREA membership and an excellent turnout. CREA appreciates your continued support.
The vote totals are:
Dennis Roth – President – 129
Jack Moteff- VP for Policy and Dispute Resolution- 135
Brian Reeder – VP for Training and Liaison [...]

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Congratulations to CREA Members Cheryl Beaver and Karma Ester
For FY2008, CREA has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $1592 for member Cheryl Beaver to complete the requirements for a PHP/SQL Programming Certificate from the University of Illinois and $1290 for member Karma Ester to take several courses in criminal justice throughout the 2008-2009 academic [...]

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The union representing our cafeteria workers (UNITEHERE Local 25) has told CREA that they signed a collective bargaining agreement with IL Creations on August 20, 2008. Many gains for the workers were made during negotiations, including the following.
1. An increase in sick days from 2 to 13.
2. Full payment of health insurance [...]

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