We did it! Together, we worked tirelessly to protect quality public services in San Bernardino County, and secured a strong future for ourselves and those we serve. Our new agreement is a major victory for Court Employees – and County residents – and represents a significant investment in the frontline workers delivering critical services to our most vulnerable communities.
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RAISES
11% salary increases for bargaining unit members will be implemented according to the following schedule:
Effective Date……………………Salary Increase
May 2016…………………………..5%
September 2017…………………..2%
September 2018…………………..3%
January 2019……………………….1%
All SEIU 721 court members will receive a 60 hour one-time payment effective immediately, and a 1% lump sum payment effective September 2017.
MEDICAL SUBSIDY INCREASE
Effective Date…………………Subsidy Contribution
Upon Ratification………………48.2%
January 2017…………………..51.5%
January 2018…………………..53.1%
January 2019…………………..54.8%
The Agreement also includes other substantial improvements:
- Final and Binding Arbitration
- Increased Life Insurance Coverage
- Steward Education and Release Time
- Executive Board Release Time
- Increased Number of Stewards
- Improved Layoff and Seniority Language
- Voluntary Transfer Language
- Reimbursement for Continuing Education
- Improved Merit Increase Language