The goal of the Latino Caucus is to organize, educate and develop Latino and community members’ involvement to achieve power, respect and social justice for the working class.
This caucus promotes an annual Cesar Chavez event, voter registration and other cultural activities.
Events and Meetings:
Fresno: 1st Wednesday of the month, 5:30-8 p.m. (Dinner provided)
SEIU 521, 5228 E. Pine Ave. – RSVP: (559) 447-2579
Next Meeting in Fresno: Wed., June 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Print and distribute flyer (PDF)
Topics of Discussion:
- Community Involvement
- Hispanic Heritage Month (Aug. & Sept. )
- Report on NAMI Walk
- Report on Stop Hunger Now
- Open Discussion
Future Meeting Dates: July – TBA | Aug. 7 | Sept. 4 | Oct. 2 | Nov. 6 | Dec. – TBA
San Jose: 2nd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to Noon.
SEIU 521 San Jose Office, 2302 Zanker Rd.
RSVP by Thursday prior to the meeting to the receptionist at (408) 678-3366.
Membership & Brochure
Join the SEIU 521 Latino Caucus today:
Membership Form (PDF)
Santa Clara County and San Mateo CountyLatino Caucus Brochure 2013 (PDF)
Past Events
Members rally for immigration reform on May Day
On May 1, May Day, 521 members joined actions across the country calling for Commonsense Immigration Reform and social justice. Fresno County Latino Caucus was on the spot. Check out the photos:
2013 Cesar Chavez Celebration in Fresno
2012 May Day March in San Jose and Santa Cruz
SEIU Local 521 members joined a community coalition in a May Day march through San Jose and Santa Cruz in support of human rights, jobs, housing, and health care for all.
Click here for photo slideshow. Learn more about May Day (PDF)
El Dia de Los Muertos 2012 (PDF)
9th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration in San Jose
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Program and translation in Spanish (PDF)
See the photos.
Caucuses contribute to Fresno’s neediest
The Women’s Caucus and Latino Caucus in Fresno decided to help those in need in their communities.
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El Dia De Los Muertos / Mikailhuitl
The SEIU 521 Latino Caucus observed Dia de los Muertos / Mikailhuitl on Nov. 1, 2011. This is an ancient Aztec ceremony honoring and remembering the lives of our ancestors and family who have passed on to the spirit world. We built a COMMUNITY ALTAR at the SEIU 521 office in San Jose.
See the photos
Hispanic Heritage Month (PDF)
