Momentum Resource Guide
This webpage was developed to provide resources to Momentum For Health members impacted by recent layoff notices. Please check back for updates as the page will be regularly updated. Last updated: December 1st, 2023.
Know Your Rights / Contact Us
The SEIU Local 521 Member Resource Center is available to members Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. If you’d like to talk to someone over the phone regarding layoff notices, your rights, or additional resources, please call 1-833-734-8521.
Rapid Hiring Opportunities Within SEIU Represented Employers
We recognize the burden and uncertainty layoff notices may have caused. SEIU 521 has coordinated with our other union employers to move forward with rapid hiring interviews for Momentum laid-off workers. Positions are not guaranteed. You must still interview and be chosen by hiring managers, but it should speed up the process.
Gardner Health Services
Email your resume to Jay Punkar indicating your top 2-3 positions and/or program interests: jpunkar@gfhn.org
Community Solutions
Email your resume to Veronica Prado, HR Recruitment Specialist: Veronica.prado@communitysolutions.org or call: 831-801-0737.
Other SEIU 521 Represented Health Clinics and Agencies (hiring within these agencies do not have a rapid hiring agreement)
SEIU 521 Union Contacts
Byron Yue, SEIU 521 Chief Steward & Negotiator, FSP Adult: byue@momentumforhealth.org
Greg Lorenzi, SEIU 521 Assistant Chief Steward & Negotiator, FSP Adult: glorenzi@momentumforhealth.org
Nnekae Edwards, SEIU 521 Assistant Chief Steward, Crossroads: nedwards@momentumforhealth.org
Myranda Barker, SEIU 521 Assistant Chief Steward & Negotiator, Crossroads II: mbarker@momentumforhealth.org
Mike Lopez, SEIU 521 Steward, Martinvale: mlopez2@momentumforhealth.org
Lupe Mejia, SEIU 521 Steward & Negotiator, 1st Street: lmejia@momentumforhealth.org
Francisco Flores, SEIU 521 Negotiator, 2001 The Alameda OP: fflores@momentumforhealth.org
Applying for Unemployment
Learn how to qualify for unemployment benefits.
Questions & Answers
If I choose to take a voluntary layoff, will I qualify for unemployment?
Yes. The information Momentum will give to EDD is that the employee has been laid off if the employee volunteers for layoff and is selected by Momentum for a voluntary layoff.
When will I know if I am impacted by the layoffs and be shown my options for positions and/or bumping (if applicable)?
We will be holding a joint meeting with Momentum management on Thursday, November 30, 2023, to bring workers together to either transfer into open positions or bump the lowest seniority workers. All impacted workers, including those who may be bumped, will be required to join in person.
What if I qualify for the layoffs, but choose to leave Momentum before the end of the year?
You must stay through the end of the year to receive the severance package. If you leave Momentum before the end of the year, they will consider it a resignation and you will not qualify for unemployment.