Holiday Closure Information

Most County facilities will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26, in observance of Christmas. Thank you to our employees who will be working to serve and protect our residents over the holiday!

Carolina OccMed is closed Dec. 25 & 26

For any work-related injuries that are not serious on the above dates, please call Risk Manager Keith Richards at 704.491.7673 before going to one of the below facilities.

• Atrium Urgent Care: 613 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe | 704.283.8193  
• FastMed: 2242 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe | 704.220.1904
• Family Urgent Care: 3007 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd., Suite B, Monroe | 704.412.3612

For serious or life-threatening injuries, go to the nearest hospital.

From Procurement: Reminder for Contract Review

As a reminder to directors and Contract Business Owners (CBOs), Procurement is responsible for uploading applicable Board of County Commissioner Agenda items to Legistar on behalf of departments/offices by the designated BOCC Agenda Deadline. Procurement will upload Contract Review and purchase orders (POs) valued at $50,000 or more that receive all internal system approvals at least three days before the agenda deadline. For more information, click here.

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Christmas Bureau Support Needed This Week

The Christmas Bureau still needs volunteers this week to help prepare for the distribution of gifts and food for families.  The most pressing need is set-up and staging at the Human Services ground floor conference center to unload gifts from storage trucks and set them up in family groups so we are prepared for the distribution days later this week. If you cannot volunteer for a full slot in this sign-up, you can even stop by to help for as little as 30 minutes. Just stop by the Human Services conference center and let one of the coordinators know you are there to help out. You can use volunteer time off (VTO), or because this is a county initiative, if you have used all your VTO and have capacity and supervisor approval, you can treat this time working for Christmas Bureau the same as a meeting or admin time. Your contribution of time, whether a few minutes or several hours, will make a difference this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Human Services Employee Parking This Week

This week, the Christmas Bureau will begin distributing gifts and food to families in the employee parking lot at the Human Services building, which will impact employee parking arrangements and traffic at the Human Services building.

Through Dec. 21, parking spaces #1-10 will be unavailable, with spaces #11-25 affected from Dec. 18-21. Employees are encouraged to park further away if they don't require accessible spaces and should notify their supervisor if accessibility is needed. Your cooperation during this period ensures a smooth distribution process for our residents.

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Space Heater Reminders from Risk Management

If you use a space heater in your workspace, take these precautions to stay safe:

• Space heater must turn off if it tips over.
• Always unplug the unit when not in use.
• Place the unit at least three feet from any combustible source.
• Place the unit on a level surface.
• Do not place the space heater in an area where it becomes a trip hazard.
• Do not use extension cords or outlet strips.
• Inspect the space heater and the cord to ensure it is in proper working order before operating.
• Make sure the unit does not have any build-up of dust or any other particles.
• Be familiar with the unit you are operating and follow all manufacturer instructions.
• Turn the space heater off if you leave your workspace for a meeting or break.
• Supervisors should take corrective action as needed.

If you have additional questions, contact Keith Richards, Risk Manager.

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From the Fun Committee: Family Feud Winners

Thanks to all who participated and/or watched the Fun Committee's Family Feud competition on Friday! A special thank you to Seth Pihanich for hosting the holiday-themed game! The winner of the first group was "Susie’s Little Helpers" (Building Code Enforcement): Mark Griffin, Steven Stack, Susie Calkins, and Becky Hatley.

The winner of the second group was "Holly Jolly Communicators" (Public Communications): Liz Cooper, Erika Wells, Jourdan Westenberg, and Tita Gutierrez Vargas. Click on the images to view larger. Back to top

Last Week to Submit a Bright Idea!

Win an extra vacation day and Union County swag

This is your last chance to participate in our Bright Ideas challenge! Public Communications will be adding a chat tool to our public website in the next couple months that will allow users to ask questions about county government services and find information on our website.  This is where your creativity comes in! Help us choose a name for our new chatbot! Keep in mind the Union County brand, as the chatbot will be in the shape of the leaf from our main logo. Read more about the challenge and find out the reward for the employee who submits the winning entry. Submit your idea(s) here by Dec. 21, at 5 p.m. Back to top

Do you have a message to share with all Union County employees? Click here to submit your Insider ideas.

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