OT Survey Results, Policy Recommendations& General Meeting Notice

Dear Members,

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Overtime Pilot Program Survey. Your participation provided us with the clear, data-backed foundation we needed to stand up for your working conditions, your time, and your health.

Taking Your Voice Directly to Management

Equipped with your direct feedback, SJPDA leadership recently met with Jenn Hern and Deputy Chief Dwyer. During this meeting, we presented the survey results to ensure they heard your experiences firsthand. Additionally, we formally submitted five comprehensive policy recommendations grounded in workplace science and cognitive ergonomics to eliminate administrative "sludge" and improve shift predictability. While more discussion is needed with management, we were pleased that Deputy Chief Dwyer and Jenn Hern reacted positively to our recommendations.

In terms of the survey, the data is clear: A decisive 63.5% of our membership supports the Pilot Program’s equity rule over the legacy policy. However, long approval wait times, dense policy memos, and lack of schedule visibility are driving unnecessary stress. Our recommendations provide management with concrete, non-adversarial fixes to solve these operational bottlenecks without scrapping the progress we've made.

Survey Results Slide Deck

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SJPDA Policy Recommendations & Analysis

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Upcoming General Membership Meeting & Board Elections

Please mark your calendars for our next General Membership Meeting:

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Time: 1300 Hours

Agenda: Full review of the OT survey results, management presentation debrief, and the formal launch of our SJPDA Board Elections process.

Interested in running for an open Board position?

We encourage members who want to serve and lead the Association to step forward. Please reach out directly to Elections Committee Chair Jessica Guerrero for nomination details and timeline.

Congratulations to Our Gift Card Winners! 🎁

As a token of appreciation for completing the survey, congratulations to the winners of our raffle drawing:

• $100 Gift Card: George Papavisiliou

• $50 Gift Card: Monica Contreras

• $25 Gift Card: Tuai Williams

Thank you again for your incredible dedication to this Association and to the City of San Jose. We look forward to seeing you on October 26th!

Sincerely,

Mary & the SJPDA Board