SEIU Local 521 - United for Quality Jobs and Quality Public Services

521 Governor Race

BROWN v. WHITMAN

$100 million later, Whitman still behind Brown
Mercury News, July 28

Follow the race and the 521 Whitman Watch!

Workers in San Mateo Co. show solidarity

July 27 - County, court and home care workers packed the Board of Supervisors chambers to urge for fair contracts currently under negotiations.

What is at issue: Will county leaders support workers who provide vital public services in the community?

SEIU 521 members addressed the Supervisors and personally challenged them to show leadership and do the right thing: find real budget solutions, make managers pay their fair share, stand up for front-line workers.

Help elect John Laird for a stronger California

The governor set a special election to keep voter turnout low. Union members throughout the state are working to make sure voters turn out in this important Senate election. The election here will affect every county and city in California.

Join the effort now!

- In Fresno: Phone Bank on Wed., Aug. 4 - 6-8 PM at SEIU 1000

- In Monterey County

- In Santa Clara County

- In Santa Cruz County: Walk Precinct, Sat., Jul. 31 - 10 AM-2 PM; phone banks

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2010 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our SEIU Scholarship winners!

SEIU helps working families fulfill their dreams in many different ways. This includes yearly college scholarship opportunities. In today's economy, every bit helps.

That's why SEIU International awards 52 scholarships that allow SEIU members and their children to attend accredited colleges, universities and technical schools. Local 521 also gives out 10 additional scholarships each year.

Click here for 2010 winners.