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You’re Invited to Our 521 Celebration- Monday-May 21
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Food served 5 pm-7pm)
Hidden Valley Park
2150 N. 11th Ave. – Hanford
(Corner of 11th & Cortner)
Please RSVP at http://521.seiu.org/HanfordRSVP by Friday, May 18.
Kings County Flyer-521 Celebration May 21, 2012(PDF)
SEIU 521 Members Launch Canned Food Drive
Lend a hand, Donate a can!
Bins are located at the following locations in the break room.
-Ag Dept
-Child Support
-Health Dept
- HSA-both sides
-Probation Dept
-WIC Dept
Bins will be available at the worksites until Friday, May 18th. The canned food drive will be wrapping up at the 521 Celebration on Monday, May 21. If you bring 2 cans of food to to the celebration you will receive a raffle ticket.
Steward Workshops
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Chapter News
Chapter Newsletter
Kings County Newsletter, April 2012 (PDF)
The Election is Off!
The state ruled against the Board of Supervisors.
Click here for more information (Sept. 29, 2011).
Click here to read news coverage in the Hanford Sentinel.
What do our members say?
Read what other members are saying…
See why SEIU is the best choice for Kings County workers (PDF)
City of Hanford workers approve new contract
City of Hanford members voted Aug. 15 on a new two-year contract that includes two raises. (…) Earlier this year, City of Hanford workers made the choice to stick with SEIU Local 521. This contract shows why.
See why City of Hanford members stand with SEIU (PDF)
Kings County Employees Spin Wheel of Fortune
Kings County workers had some fun playing Wheel of Fortune on their breaks, spinning the wheel to win prizes. But spinning the wheel of fortune is different when you’re gambling with your future. While the mock game came with small prizes like candy bars and SEIU mouse pads, an upcoming election about employee representation comes with much more serious consequences.
Click on the link for more information Kings County Flyer – August 22, 2011 (PDF)
Before you put yourself at risk… Ask Youself These Questions
Why is management so eager to let Bill Shawhan take over?
Why is CLOCEA trying to stop your legal right to talk to your representative?
Would members really be in charge with CLOCEA?
How much will Bill Shawhan’s contract cost you?
Click on the link to find out Kings County Flyer – July 19, 2011 (PDF)
Changes to ERRO
Kings County Board of Supervisors approved drastic changes to the Employer-Employee Relations Ordinance (ERRO). What do these changes mean to us? Click on the link below to find out the truth.
Kings County Flyer – June 23, 2011 (PDF)
City of Hanford workers choose SEIU Local 521 in landslide – March 2, 2011
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Chapter Leadership
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Having a problem at work? Contact your worksite steward first:
Frank Corral (Administration)
Chapter Contract(s)
Kings County Contract (PDF)
Kings County Sideletter – 4-10 Schedule for Building Maintenance Workers (PDF)
Kings County Side Letter – Probation Dept Shift Change for JC Supprt Clerks (PDF)
Kings County Side Letter – Agreement to not implement Freeze Merit Step Increases (PDF)
Kings County Side Letter – Shift Bidding Process Juvenile Facilities in Probation Department(PDF)
Chapter News Archive
Kings County Newsletter, February 2012 (PDF)
Kings County Newsletter, December 2011 (PDF)
Kings County Newsletter, June 2011 (PDF)
Kings County Newsletter, April 2011 (PDF)