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Speaking up is the only way we can improve our working conditions. Through our union, SEIU 521, Fresno County Department of Social Service (DSS) Social Workers are building stronger working relationships with DSS Director Sanja Bugay to address concerns.

Right now Social  Workers are organizing to win safer working conditions, livable wages, and more desperately needed improvements. If management truly wants to address caseloads, safety, training, and retention challenges, we need to hear from as many Social Workers as possible. You can join the movement by taking one of our union actions below.  If you have any questions, please contact communications@seiu521.org


Speak up, stand up through our union for changes in DSS.

Send us a 0:30 second to 2:00 minute short video or photo of any issues you want DSS Director Bugay to address. Email us at COMMUNICATIONS@SEIU521.ORG a high-quality high-resolution video or photo to communications with the following deliverables:

  • In the subject line of the email, use “Fresno County DSS Issue”
  • Add a full description of issue and proposed solution of what our union should ask DSS Director Bugay to address
  • Be sure to provide your full name, department, worksite along with the visual.
  • Include any accompanying questions you want addressed if we share this video/photo to Director Bugay

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When changes are coming to Fresno County DSS, our union issues a rapid response email notice to workers to subscribe to our union emails and text blasts. If you are not receiving our union notices, it could be because you are not in our records. You can update your contact information today by visiting www.seiu521.org/signup. Stay updated on the latest information!