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Bargaining update, May 19
Our SEIU 521 Fresno County Negotiating Team met with the county on Thursday and the employer provided additional data we had requested.
Fresno County Chapter ready for vote on new bylaws!
We now have a new comprehensive set of bylaws for our Fresno County Chapter, and all members are encouraged to vote.
Click here for more information and vote schedule. Click here to read the proposed Fresno County Bylaws (PDF).
Bargaining Update, May 8
Fresno County provided some specific proposals Tuesday in bargaining. Click the link for details.
2012 Bargaining Survey
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Or, download and return the survey: 2012 Bargaining Survey (PDF)
Here’s where we are:
We had five days of hearings, which ended Friday, April 27.
The judge gave both sides until June 1 to turn in closing briefs, then until June 11 for responses. That’s a month and a half away, which might seem like a long time. But it’s actually unusually fast for PERB. It seems the judge realizes how important a speedy resolution is to us.
As SEIU, we negotiate the contracts that protect us
As SEIU, we fight for fair pay and conditions
Negotiations Update – April 25
On April 19, 2012, your bargaining team met with the County to begin our next round of negotiations.
Click here for a summary of what occurred.
Chapter News
Voluntary Term Life Coverage Enrollment
Special Enrollment Expires Monday, April 30
Don’t miss out on this GREAT opportunity!
SEIU Local 521 is pleased to announce that Fresno County employees have an opportunity to enroll in the Voluntary Term Life with coverage up to $250,000. No health questions.
Only way to enroll is to go to the website:
www.covermypaycheck.org
April Chapter Newsletter
Fresno County Newsletter April 2012 (PDF)
In this issue:
- E Street Members Lobby Board – Get Results!
- Safety Committee Meeting – Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m.
- New By-Laws-SOON! Change is coming! Voting begins May 21.
- CAT members and Strike captains recognition.
- Next CAT Meeting – Thursday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m.
- What’s Fair??? – Beth Bandy, new Personnel Director, receives 30% pay increase!
- Hardship Committee Information
Member wins seat on Fresno County Retirement Board
Member Laura Basua was successful in her pursuit for an open general member seat on Fresno County’s Employee Retirement.
Fresno County Supervisors resist order to testify
The county attorney’s office says the supervisors will move to quash the judge’s subpoena, which was issued on behalf of SEIU Local 521.
Back to work for Fresno County workers, stronger than ever
Was it worth it? Did the public feel the impact?
Listen to what some of the member leaders and “Strike Captains” had to say.
Read the PERB update – Jan. 26, 2012 (PDF)
Read the PERB complaint against Fresno County (PDF)
Click here for more negotiations updates and chapter news.
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County of Fresno News Archive
CAT Team Meeting Notice – May 3 (PDF)
Negotiations Update 3.9.12 (PDF)
Negotiations Update 2.9.12 (PDF)
FC, Worksite Action Days Flyer (PDF)
Fresno County Newsletter March 2012 (PDF)
Contract Update – Jan. 2012 (PDF)
Call to Action – Jan. 9, 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Vote Update – Dec. 19, 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Bargaining Survey, 2011 (PDF)
Negotiations Update Flyer – Oct. 20, 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Newsletter, May 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Newsletter, June 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Newsletter, July 2011 (PDF)
Fresno County Newsletter, August 2011 (PDF)