We had a great victory when we won Joint Labor Management Committee language in our County of Ventura contract. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. Much to our dismay, the County took a minimalist approach to the JLM language and tried to stifle member voices … Read More
We’ve received a lot of questions regarding the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate a counter proposal to present to the … Read More
County of Ventura SEIU 721 members fought hard this past contract campaign to win Joint Labor Management committee language. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. But for months, County management has refused to allow SEIU 721 members to participate fully in the JLM process – … Read More
We received a lot of questions after our last email with an update on the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate … Read More
Happy Holidays! Please stay safe and healthy. I’m proud of and grateful for each one of you – for your determination and commitment to the hard work that it takes to organize our communities and make a difference in the lives of so many. We have all put in the … Read More
The SEIU 721 Retirees Committee monthly meetings continue to provide valuable information to improve the quality of daily living retired members. Thanks to the leadership of Chair Charley Mims and Meeting Convener Deborah Thomas, a range of speakers have addressed the gathering via Zoom. In March, John Heath of Our … Read More
You submitted your bargaining team nominations to set us on a winning path in our upcoming campaign. The Bargaining Team election is over and we have our new Bargaining Team! Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s election and together we are ready to stand up for our … Read More
CONGRATULATIONS! TCRC members enforce negotiated contract regarding cell phone reimbursement – including in-office support staff – and win!! When TCRC management reached out to our members to notify them that the COVID monthly stipend would be reduced to $37.50/month (from $70/month) and that if an employee was not getting the … Read More
You submitted your Chapter Board nominations to set the County of Santa Barbara on a winning path. Congratulations to our new Chapter Board members and to all who participated in the process. The Chapter Board’s role is to help represent you, help build our union power and to activate members … Read More