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Communication is key!

Published on February 6th 2012
We want to hear from you! Employees of the County of Napa-Union Members: As your Napa Chapter continues to look into ways that work for communicating with ALL our members through the various different outlets available; we want to ask again for your input.
 
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Members Vote to Accept the County's Last Offer

Published on August 15th 2011
 

By a narrow margin, Union members accepted the last offer presented by the County of Napa. Based on the vote the Union bargaining team will be signing a tentative agreement with the County which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors next Tuesday for their ratification. 

Once the Board has ratified the final contract agreement, the team will be preparing a final contract document for signature and distribution to all of you. You can expect to see the salary increase in your paycheck during the pay period commencing on September 2, 2011.

Thank you to all of you who voted and participated in the meetings and actions which led up to this contract resolution. We could not have reached a successful agreement without all the member support and participation.  We need to continue our support for our Union into the future to ensure that we maintain a meaningful voice in our working life in the County.

Napa County Voting Information

Published on August 9th 2011

Attached are documents to assist you with the upcoming voting.

For further information, contact your Stewards or Union Representative.

Status of Negotiating

Published on June 24th 2011

Negotiations with the County on Thursday, June 23 ended with no contract settlement and the parties are headed for mediation in a continuing attempt to reach a settlement. At the previous meeting on June 16, the Union had presented the County with a comprehensive offer which contained a proposal to increase the retirement contribution for new employees. Our proposal provided savings to the County since new employees would pay part of the contribution which is currently paid by the County. The County’s bargaining team took the proposal to the Board to discuss this option.  Despite our attempt to seek yet another way to provide savings, the County team returned to the table with the same proposal for a 2% at 60 pension formula for new employees. They state that they need long term savings but refuse to look at any other idea to achieve that goal. Their approach to these negotiations seems far from their County slogan of “innovation and collaboration.” It is hard to believe the employees are their “most valued resource” when they fail to engage in any discussions which would avoid taking benefits from those people they say they value.

We received a written proposal from the County which remained the same as their previous proposal and which they characterized as their last, best and final offer. We reviewed the proposal and told the County we had no new proposal to make and we agreed that we had reached a point where we needed to invoke the impasse procedure which is in place in the County. We have agreed to seek the assistance of a State Mediator who will be joining us at our next scheduled bargaining session on Thursday, July 7. We remain committed to reaching a fair and timely settlement to this contract. Your continuing support is key to reaching that goal.  Please call a member of your bargaining team if you have any questions.

Bargaining Update - June 20, 2011

Published on June 21st 2011

Negotiations with the County continued on Thursday, June 16, 2011. We had previously left off suggesting a mediator to help us move on the County’s two-tier issue. The county insisted in order to involve a mediator, we would need to be at impasse. We disagreed we were at impasse, therefore no mediator is involved. The Union presented a comprehensive proposal to the County which covered all the outstanding issues.

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Join us on Facebook

Published on June 17th 2011

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Napa County Administration Tries to jump on the Two-Tier Budget Train

Published on June 10th 2011

Napa County jumps on the two-tier budget train

Budget crises are rampant in California, but even some counties not that bad off, like Napa County, are still using the crisis atmosphere to force concessions, like implementing a two-tier system for new employees.

Napa County SEIU 1021 members have participated in a number of actions to highlight alternative solutions to identify comparable savings. They have participated in rallies and addressed the Board of Supervisors, exposing excessive spending and highlighting other solutions that do not lower standards for those coming behind them.

Some of those cost-savings include:

  • Implementing IRS car allowance rates for all Napa County employees. Last year, County managers were paid $120,000, no matter how much they drove.
  • Eliminating Deferred Compensation for managers that cost the County approximately $148,000.
  • Ensuring Management Leave is taken instead of cashed out like last year to the tune of $236,000.
  • Renegotiating vendor contracts to find savings.

Our members provide services throughout the County and we are well aware of areas of spending that are excessive and where we can cut back. Our voice is a valuable component when it comes to cost-saving solutions, and we plan to highlight our ideas in as many forums as possible. Join our on-going efforts as we stand together to offer real budget solutions that keep quality services intact and ensure our members are able to retire with dignity! Join our next county-wide rally on June 16, 2011. For more information contact Napa County Representative, Monique Wild at Monique.wild@seiu1021.org.

 

 

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Napa County Workers Stand Up for Cost-Saving Solutions

Published on June 10th 2011


Napa County Workers participated in rallies and unity breaks across the county to join together and fight for reasonable budget solutions.

Stay tuned for more actions!

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Napa County Leaders Speak to the Board of Supervisors

Published on June 8th 2011

 

 
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Napa County Chapter President addresses the Board of Supervisors

Public employees are blasting Napa County’s plans to curb future retirement costs, saying instead that cuts and savings should come from the top.

On Tuesday, roughly two dozen members of Service Employees International Union Local 1021 — which represents employees of Napa County — came before the Board of Supervisors to protest the county’s plan to roll out a two-tier pension system for non-safety employees.

 They said the switch would shortchange future generations of Napa County employees and make it more difficult for the county to recruit top talent for open positions.

“Why go backwards?,” asked Sabrina Bucklin, president of the union’s Napa chapter. “Why do we want to sell out our future employees?” 

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Bargaining Bulletin - June 1, 2011

Published on June 7th 2011

 

NIB Imageegotiations continued with meetings on Friday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 1. On Friday we reviewed and finalized the salary survey data. We are awaiting a final copy from the consultant and, when we receive it, we will let you know so that you can review it. The County informed us that they will be holding meetings to explain the survey to everyone. They seem to think that the data cannot be reviewed without their explanation. We are not sure what they intend to present since they have decided to control and make the presentation. In summary the survey reviewed 84 classifications which were identified as benchmark classifications. Any additional classifications which exist should be related to those classifications and the outcome could be applied. 

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