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Breaking News
Honoring workers: County supervisor spends day working at hospital
From flipping omelets in the cafeteria to walking the halls with nurses, Monterey County Supervisor Fernando Armenta spent a day May 10 working alongside hospital workers at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas. The event was in observance of Hospital Week, held May 6-12, which is a time to recognize all contributions of hospital employees throughout our county. It also coincides with National Nurses Week and Public Service Recognition Week.
Monterey County members vote 91% YES on new bylaws
With a resounding 91% YES vote, we approved a new set of bylaws that unifies all Monterey County units into one stronger chapter.
The next step will be to elect our chapter officers in June.
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Monterey County workers: Tell us your cost-saving idea!
Help us protect services and jobs by finding innovative cost-saving ideas for the county to cut waste.
Blue Cross: Do the right thing!
Mega-insurer covers 80 percent of Monterey County and is using its clout to maximize profits at the community’s expense. What can you do? Add your name to the petition to demand that Blue Cross negotiate a fair contract and bring affordable healthcare to county residents, workers and businesses.
We represent nearly 5,000 workers at the County of Monterey.
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Chapter Contract(s)
Chapter Meetings & Events
Monthly Worksite Meetings:
The Quad, 1000 S. Main Street, Salinas
When: 3rd Wednesday of every month, 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Where: February: Room 302 B
March-December: Room 110
Natividad Medical Center, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas
When: Last Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Natividad Room
Health Department, 1270 Natividad Road
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month, Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Whitney Rooms A & B
Unit J, H, and K Chapter Meeting
Next Meeting: April 18, 5:45 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 521 Office, 334 Monterey Street in Salinas
Unit K Chapter Meeting
Next Meeting: April 11, 5:45 p.m.
Where: SEIU Local 521 Office, 334 Monterey Street in Salinas
Steward Workshops
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Chapter News
Nominations for Chapter Officers and Board of Directors
Candidates must complete the nomination form below and submit it to the SEIU Local 521 office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29.
Nomination Form (PDF)
Monterey County News, April 2012 (PDF)
In this issue: Monterey County members vote 91% on new Bylaws and information on signing up for the Monterey County Elections Committee.
Chapter Newsletters
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Chapter Leadership
Chapter Officers
UNIT J, F, and H
President: Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Vice President: Maria Castillo
Secretary/Treasurer: Nancy Treffry
UNIT K
President: Max Stone
Vice President: Diego Quevedo
Treasurer: Tracy Brown
Chief Steward: Frank Quezada
Monterey County Board of Directors Units J, H, and F (PDF)
Chapter Stewards
Having a problem at work? Contact your worksite steward first:
Monterey County Stewards List, Unit J (PDF)
Monterey County Stewards List, Unit H (PDF)
Monterey County Stewards List, Unit F (PDF)
Monterey County Stewards List, Unit K (PDF)
Bargaining Team
UNIT J
Dean Carothers-Child Support
Justin Light-Public Works
David Mack-Planning
Gregg McWilliams-Tax Collectors
John Roitz-Water Resources
Arlene Samrick-Building Services
Tammy Young-Sheriffs
Irene Zenk-NMC
UNIT H
Roger Van Horn-Environmental Health
Mike Rossi-NMC Radiology
UNIT F
Donald Clark-Emergency Communications
Ben Franklin-Social Services
Sandra Tauriac-Health
UNIT K
Diego Quevedo-Social Services
Max Stone-Social Services
Frank Quezada-Social Services
Michael Beck-Health
Chapter Contract(s)
Bylaws
Monterey County Bylaws (PDF)
Contract Language Updates (PDF):
Unit F
Unit J
Unit K
Unit H
Contract Update and FAQ
SEIU Local 521 members and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors ratified the economic portion of the Monterey County MOU for all units in July. Here are some updated answers to commonly asked questions about the ratified economic portion of the MOU:
Frequently Asked MOU Questions for Units J, H, F, and K (PDF)
Contracts
Monterey County Contract, Unit J (PDF)
Monterey County Contract, Unit H (PDF)
Monterey County Contract, Unit F (PDF)
Monterey County Contract, Unit R (PDF)
Monterey County Contract, Unit K (PDF)
Monterey County Contract, Temps (PDF)
Side Letters
Monterey County Side Letter, Shift Differential (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Educational Leave (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Floating Holidays (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Reclass and Transfer (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Involuntary Transfers (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Effects Bargaining (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Eligibility Supervisors (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Emergency Communications (PDF)
Monterey County Side Letter, Premium Holiday (PDF)
Tentative Agreements
Monterey County Tentative Agreement, Contract Extension (PDF)
Chapter News Archive
Monterey County members ratify new contract language
After months of negotiating, all four of the SEIU-represented bargaining units (F, J, H, and K) overwhelmingly ratified their contracts on Oct. 27, 2011.
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Governance Change update – Oct. 13, 2011: 521 members are actively engaged in lobby efforts with the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to remain a part of our governance change process; to ensure health services and workers are not negatively impacted; and to ensure workers’ rights and negotiated benefits are protected.
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Monterey County News, March 2012 (PDF)
Monterey County News, October 2011 (PDF)
Monterey County News, August 2011 (PDF)
Region 2 in Action – Volume 2, July 2011 (PDF)
Monterey County News, June 2011 (PDF)
Monterey County News, April 2011 (PDF)
Region 2 in Action, April 2011 (PDF)