A Historic Moment for Local 521

More than 200 Delegates are convening for a three-day Constitutional Convention in San Jose to plan the future of SEIU Local 521: Our bylaws, our vision, our dues.

Their work this weekend lays the groundwork for Convention Part II in October. Between now and then, members' voices and input are critical. Send your ideas, hopes and concerns to communications@seiu521.org and they will be forwarded to all the Delegates.


Blog! Tweet! Connect!! Plug into our July Constitutional Convention

Want to share your thoughts Localwide? Drop your comments in the Convention blog page today! 

And be sure to follow the Convention on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and member blogs. 

"Laughter" artwork on the right by Ricardo Levins Morales.

 Read more in the Local 521 Newsletter, July 2009


Congratulations, Constitutional Convention Delegates!Documents for Delegates
Delegates, click on the above link for training information, accomodations, schedule, transportation, and important documents.
 Convention Program (Part I)
 Final Delegate List (July 10, 2009)

"Laughter" artwork on the right by Ricardo Levins Morales.
OUR THEME
What are our ideas, experiences and advice in developing the organizational structure of our new Local 521
- The elected leaders
- Our programs
- A fair, equitable and adequate dues structure

Entertainment
- Calpulli Tonalehqueh
- San Jose Mariachis
- San Jose Taiko Drummers
- SJSU Jazz Quartet
- "Laughter" Artwork by Ricardo Levins Morales

Convention Program
Day 1 ~ Friday, July 17, 2009
2:30 PM ~ 4:30 PM: Registration (Hilton Lobby)
4:30 PM ~ 6:00 PM:
- Dinner Reception (Hilton Affinity Patio)
- No Host Bar
- Performance by San Jose Mariachis
6:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM:
- Dessert (Hilton Almaden Ballroom)
- Performance by San Jose Taiko Drummers
- Keynote Speaker
- President Andy Stern, SEIU, CTW, CLC

Day 2 ~ Saturday, July 18, 2009 8:00 AM ~ 8:45 AM: Breakfast Buffet (Hilton Almaden Ballroom)
9:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM:
- Performance by Calpulli Tonalehqueh
- Open Space Workshop (Crowne Plaza Ballroom)
12:30 PM ~ 1:30 PM: Lunch (Hilton Almaden Ballroom)
1:30 PM ~ 3:30 PM: Open Space Workshop (Crowne Plaza Ballroom)
3:30 PM ~ 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 PM ~ 5:30 PM: Open Space Workshop (Crowne Plaza Ballroom)
5:30 PM: Adjourn
6:00 PM: Dinner (Hilton Almaden Ballroom)
7:30 PM ~ 10:00 PM: Relax & Enjoy SJSU Jazz Quartet (Crowne Plaza Miro Lounge)

Day 3 ~ Sunday, July 19, 2009
8:00 AM ~ 8:45 AM: Breakfast (Hilton Almaden Ballroom)
8:30 AM ~ 9:00 AM: Check Out
9:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM: Plenary Session (Crowne Plaza Ballroom)
11:30 AM: Close Convention

While at the Convention...
1- Blog the Convention (Hilton Business Center)
2- Visit the SEIU Store (Hilton & Crowne Plaza)
3- Enter Free Raffle: Win a fun gift!
4- Support the Women's Caucus: Donate the unused toiletries from your hotel room to help support shelters for women
5- Souvenir Photo: Have your picture taken with President Obama (Prop)
6- Order your free Convention t-shirt

SAVE THE DATE

SEIU Local 521 Constitutional Convention ~ Part II
...A More Perfect Union
October 16-18, 2009
San Jose Hilton
T-shirts will be ready by next Convention

» Click here for more information about the Convention