Stanislaus County: Contract Tentative Agreement Reached; Ratification Vote Feb. 17
After 12 months of high-stakes negotiations, our collective actions and pressure on the Board of Supervisors, we’re pleased to announce we have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a successor contract for Stanislaus County workers focused on security.
This is a strong contract because we didn’t just win a wage bump — we won real economics, which means one thing: real money in your pocket. This Tentative Agreement delivers 11.04% in total economic improvements, including wage increases and improvements to holidays and paid time off.
These gains are the direct result of workers staying engaged and standing together throughout the bargaining process.
For more information about the Tentative Agreement and what it means for you, we encourage you to connect with us; for your convenience, we will be holding worksite tablings and a general membership meeting where you can review the TA, ask questions, and get full details before the vote
MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUES. FEB 10
Join us for our Stanislaus County General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, at 251 E. Hackett Road.
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 5:30 to 7:00
Location: Hybrid Meeting. Join us either online via Zoom or in person at 251 E. Hackett, Modesto in the Large Training Room. RSVP here for your dinner or the zoom link.
Agenda:
- Review Tentative Agreement
- Answer questions about the Tentative Agreement
- Next Steps toward voting
Dinner will be provided, please RSVP so the meal can be ordered appropriately.
TA EDUCATION WORKSITES MEETINGS
Stop by these locations and times to learn more about the TA we reached and get answers to your questions.
Monday, February 9
- 10:30 AM — 917 Oakdale Drive
Wednesday, February 11
- 10:00 AM — 4701 Stoddard Road
- 11:00 AM — 3500 Coffee Road
- 11:00 AM — 500 North 9th Street
- 12:00 PM — 251 East Hackett Road
- 3:00 PM — 1904 Richland Avenue
Thursday, February 12
- 12:00 PM — 800 Scenic Drive (Fire Room)
Your SEIU 521 Bargaining Committee Is Recommending a YES vote to Ratify The New TA!
Tentative Agreement Highlights
- Section 2 – Salary (Wage Increases): Members won strong general wage increases over the life of the contract:
- A (FY 2025–26): 4% general wage increase effective the first full pay period after Board of Supervisors approval.
- B (FY 2026–27): 4.5% general wage increase effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2026.
- C (FY 2027–28): 2.1% general wage increase effective the first full pay period following April 1, 2027.
- Section 4 – Holidays: We secured holiday improvements, including added holiday credit for “Cesar Chavez” and stronger protections so members receive more value and time off.
- Section 6 – Bilingual Certification Pay: Certified bilingual employees required to use their language skills will now receive $1.15 per hour, — real extra money for bilingual work.
- Section S – Sick Leave/Bereavement/Workers’ Compensation: We protected and clarified important leave benefits, including sick leave, bereavement leave, and workers’ comp provisions, ensuring members have support when life happens
- Labor Management Meetings addressing caseloads and recruitment
Click here to read the full Tentative Agreement
How, When, and Where to Vote: RATIFICATION VOTE TIMELINE
Start: Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00 am
End: Thursday, February 19th, 3:00 pm
METHOD OF VOTING
The ratification vote will be held online via our secure third-party vendor, Election Buddy. Electronic ballots will be sent to your personal email or cell phone number on file with our union. One vote per member to accept or reject the tentative agreement.
ELIGIBILITY TO CAST A VOTE
Only full dues-paying members are eligible to vote on the offer. If you are not a current member or are unsure, or to avoid receiving a provisional ballot, activate your membership here.
CAN’T FIND YOUR BALLOT?
If you can’t find your ballot on the day of the ratification vote, look into your personal email address spam folder, or search in your email inbox for “SEIU” or “Election Buddy”. If you still cannot locate your online ballot, call (559) 447-2560 or email communications@seiu521.org.