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In this issue:
“We are the 99%” came to Julian Street in San Jose on Nov. 1st and SEIU 521 members made some NOISE!
The event was organized to highlight the current contract negotiations between Santa Clara County and the Social Service Supervisory Unit, which is being asked to take steeper cuts than any other employee group to date. Read more and see photos.
SEIU 521 plans solidarity march for jobs
It’s time to declare an Economic Emergency for the 99%. On Nov. 17, we will peacefully join the Occupy movement at sites all across the country and demand an economy and a country that works for everyone, not just the 1%.
How will the Governor’s pension plan impact members?
Governor Brown presented a 12-point proposal for reforming California’s pension system in October, immediately raising questions about how public employees’ retirement security will be impacted. Read more here.
Trigger cuts are coming!
When the state passed its most recent budget, it included “trigger cuts,” automatic cuts to programs that would be made if state agencies make a grim economic forecast. If the trigger is pulled, it will affect thousands of SEIU 521 members and the services we provide. Learn more here.
