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Stanislaus County: We Reached a Deal on Healthcare benefits!

As we continue to negotiate with the county for better wages, working conditions, we have reached a one-year agreement on healthcare benefits!  

Your union bargaining team is recommending a YES vote so we can claim this victory and continue pressuring the county for a stronger union contract with better pay, stronger protections, and lasting improvements. 

To read the full side letter agreement on healthcare benefits, click here.  

Join us at these upcoming worksite meetings, and we’ll discuss:  

  • The new healthcare rates for each plan and track changes  
  • The County market study and broker charges 
  • The overall employer benefits 

Dates of Worksite Meetings: 

  • Mon. 11/10. 500 N 9th St, Modesto, in the break room from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm   
  • Wed. 11/12. 251 E Hackett “CSA” in the break room, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. >>RSVP for lunch here. https://forms.gle/8NEzJSKzmCTVwpv77    
  • Thurs. 11/13. 917 Oakdale in the break room, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   
  • Mon. 11/17. Coffee Road Veterans in the break room  from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm  
  • Tue. 11/18. 800 Scenic in the break room from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 
  • Tues. 11/18. Hybrid evening meeting at 251 E Hackett, hybrid meeting. >>RSVP for your seat and meal here.  https://forms.gle/yeoapkFaRcHapATw8
  • Wed. 11/19. 1904 Richland  in the break room from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm  

HOW TO RATIFY THE HEALTHCARE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT  

🗳️ Voting Opens: November 20 at 7:00 AM 

🗳️ Voting Closes: November 21 at 3:00 PM 

METHOD OF VOTING. The vote will be held online via a 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.   

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, sign up to become a member here: www.seiu521.org/membership    

CAN’T FIND YOUR BALLOT? If you can’t find your ballot the day of the vote:

  • Look into your personal email address spam folder 
  • Search in your email inbox “SEIU” or “Election Buddy”.  
  • If you still cannot locate your online ballot, email communications@seiu521.org or call our Bakersfield office at 559-447-2560