Letter to the Editor: 'Placing Blame on public servants is silly' August 6 - It is absurd that public employees are still being used as scapegoats by local and national politicians, media, and others for political expediency regarding budget and deficit problems. By Wanda Wallace, published in The Bakersfield Californian Read full letter and post your comments. Get the facts - Watch videos 521 Pension Blog is a forum where SEIU members can exchange ideas, news, and concerns we have on the topic of pension. Have ideas, concerns, or personal pension stories? Blog it!
In late February 2010, the Director of Valley Benefits Inc. was placed on administrative leave due to reports we received about premiums not being paid to vendors. SEIU Local 521 immediately notified the Bakersfield Police Department, which opened an investigation into the matter. It is important to note the former director of Valley Benefits was not an employee of SEIU Local 521 and no member's insurance coverage or benefits have been compromised. Since February, SEIU Local 521 staff have been helping with the agency to ensure all member policies remain in place and all premiums are paid. There has been no effect on members participating in Valley Benefits or their insurance coverage.
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