Friendly reminder: The raise that our union bargained hard for takes effect on Oct. 30! We will see a pay bump at the end of the month.
Officially, our pay increase begins accruing on Oct. 1. That technicality is important not just for salary purposes but for our benefits and retirement purposes; our contract with LA County specifies that their contributions to us begin as the month starts, not as it ends. But that also means our raise will show up in our paycheck at the end of the month.
So, as October begins, let’s all look forward to the 30th. Start thinking now about how you’ll spend those extra dollars when the big day comes!
I’ll be spending it on gas since we’re being forced to go back to the office.
If we want lower gas prices, SEIU should pressure the Biden administration to resume selling the oil drilling leases they stopped 2 years ago. OPEC just announced they’re reducing production. US needs it’s own supply.
John it is important we understand the effects that oil drilling has on the environment. I can assure you that providing more leases to oil companies will not ease the pain at the pump. Are you aware of the profit margins for these oil companies? They are currently experiencing record profits all while at the same time telling you, that they must charge you more for services and goods. I doubt helping them accrue more assets will somehow trickle down to the consumer. I am curious to hear your argument for your statement.
Some positions are receiving more than 5.5 where can we check this ?
If some positions are receiving more than 5.5%, that is because some classifications received “inequities” to address recruitment/retention. We do not have one list of classifications with all of them, but the info is on the TA summary for the bargaining unit the classification is in. The TA summary will tell you if you are getting “inequities.”
Thank you Jesus we need this
Thank you for always advocating for us!!!
Yeah, we see more money, but it’s going to our gas tanks to fill up our cars.
Time to go electric
You think someone struggling with paying gas can just buy an electric car? How privileged of you.
Do we have a book or booklet showing all raises, new or adjusted information?
The MOUs with all the new rates will likely be printed early next year but should be approved by the Board of Supervisors by the end of this month and available electronically immediately afterwards.
I don’t see the increase in my salary when I check it under ecaps. Shouldn’t it already show up there?
It will show up when it comes on the paycheck – so before Oct. 30. When a payday falls on Sunday, you receive it on the preceding Friday – so you’ll see the raise on Fri., Oct. 28 and ecaps should reflect this fact by that time.
Disregard the reply
Paying for gas and groceries.
So that means we get the raise on the Nov. 15 check because Oct. 30th is on a Sunday.
When a payday falls on Sunday, you receive it on the preceding Friday – so you’ll see the raise on Fri., Oct. 28.
I was surprised to not see the change in my salary when I look it up in mylacounty. When will mylacounty.gov reflect my new salary?
It will show up when it comes on the paycheck – which, in this case, is on Fri., Oct. 28. Payday this year falls on a Sunday — Oct. 30 — and when that happens, you receive your paycheck on the preceding Friday. This year, that will be Fri., Oct. 28. The mylacounty.gov website should reflect this fact by that time.
Salary change does not appear to be reflected yet online. Anyone else experience this checking your current salaries online?
It will be reflected online when it shows up on your paycheck. In this case, it should have been Oct. 30. But since that date falls on a Sunday, you will get your check on Fri., Oct. 28 and that should be when your salary change is reflected online.
Thanks god because we need the money due to gas price
For 2023, the monthly contributions are Employee only: 1078.58, Employee+1: 1967.91 Employee+Family: 2324.72. These will also appear on Open Enrollment materials that should be available now.
Its just ridiculous that the increase doesn’t even cover the increased cost of the Medical option i have. i guess “Up to $195/month to cover projected medical premium cost increases” sounds a lot better then +75 county ben allowance and +100 cost of your medical option.
As for the pay increase, it will probably be consumed by the increased cost of Medical, since the county benefits allowance increase doesn’t even cover the monthly cost increase for Medical.
I just check my salary on employee self service, which the 5.5% is not reflecting accrual. I called payroll and they stated that it wouldn’t start accruing until 10/30? which means I won’t see the pay increase until 11/30? DHS payroll stated that if it was incorrect to have the union call them. please clarify.
The accrual started October 1, but the pay rate may not reflect the updated rate until October 30. The October 30 paycheck will include the raises.
Pay increase? How much?
5.5% — you should see it on your Oct. 30 paycheck, which you will receive on Fri., Oct. 28 since the 30th falls on a Sunday.
It says accrual begins as of 10/1. So we will get paid adjusted salary on 10/30 for entire month? This wording is confusing
The paycheck of October 30 is for pay period October 1 through October 15. It will reflect your new rate for that pay period. You are paid for the second half of the month on the 15th paycheck.
Is there any clarification on overtime double pay?
(This is for BU 311) This benefit for qualifying DHS RNs is applicable, but the manual process must still be used. Auditor-Controller is working on a code to ease usage.
Going straight into savings to prepare for this depress..I mean, recession.
Always a good idea to save and invest when possible. I think a lot of folks are looking to do the same. Unfortunately after bills many are left with little to nothing to save.
Thank you.
Hello SEIU,
I don’t see a reflection of the pay increase when I look at my salary. When is this of occurring? Also, when does the bilingual increase and mentor incentive pay take into effect? Thank you.
The pay increases will be reflected on your check at the end of the month. That is supposed to come on Oct. 30 but Oct. 30 falls on a Sunday, so you’ll get your check on Fri., Oct. 28 and your pay increase will be reflected at that time. As for the bilingual increase and mentor incentive pay, and when they take effect — assuming you are in BU 723 — any additional bonuses negotiated would be effective with the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the entire MOU. We are pushing for that to happen by the end of the… Read more »
my item is Supervisor Patient Financial Service Worker 1 and I work at the ER. Do I need to fill out a form to received the ER bonus?
Assuming you are in BU 729 — as long as you are assigned to the ER, the bonus is automatic.
Thank you to all who worked to obtain this historic raise, and bonus for us. Although this is indeed the highest raise in one year provided by LA County, it seems to just keep up with current inflation. With minimum wage increasing at the rate it is, the county will have to do more to remain competitive and retain employees in crucial sectors.
Not really keeping up with inflation at all.
What do you expect with SEIU now pushing for $20-25 minimum wage
The culprit is not a rising minimum wage — it’s raw corporate greed since corporations have made record profits alongside record inflation. SEIU 721 is proud to have led the fight for a stronger minimum wage. Hard-working people should take home a good paycheck!
Well said RMARQUEZ. Corporations put profit before people including their own employees. It is difficult if not impossible for someone making minimum wage to afford shelter, bills, and food.
What do you propose John G? The current minimum wage is not keeping up with inflation and general costs of goods. If you are appose to increasing minimum wage, do you support an increase in federal and state assistance for individuals making minimum wage? Should we do nothing and allow these individuals to go without basic necessities?
Yes sadly, I would have to agree with you.
Does this include Superior Court employees?
For salaries, no. Salaries for LA Superior Court and LACERA employees are covered under a separate contract.
Thank you much needed
What about the expanding telework? How does that work?