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An Imposing Task: SEIU 1021 fights back against epidemic of contract impositions

Published on December 10th 2011

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved an 18-month contract with SEIU 1021 members this week, following a supermajority ratification vote among members the week before.

The votes happened only after long and contentious negotiations. Our bargaining team made significant movement at the table, but county negotiators stalled and instead marched towards imposition -- an anti-union tactic that SEIU1021 members have been confronting with increasing frequency all over the local.

"The county clearly had a goal of imposition in mind. We were able to avoid that fate, but it was a close call," said Patrick Ikeda, president of the San Joaquin County chapter.

Contract impositions have hit SEIU 1021 members like a plague epidemic. Our members bargained more than 100 contracts in 2011 -- more than half the local -- everywhere facing this strategic effort to attack collective bargaining and take back any gains that we and other unions have made throughout the years.

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Teniquia Johnson-Williams casts her vote on Thursday at San Joaquin General Hospital
Teniquia Johnson-Williams casts her vote on Thursday at San Joaquin General Hospital

In a Supermajority Vote, SEIU 1021 Members Ratify a Tentative Agreement with San Joaquin County.

Published on December 3rd 2011

On Thursday,  89% voted YES on the TA. That means we want the 18-month contract. Next up: The Board of Supervisors will vote to ratify on Dec. 6.

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Times and Locations for the Ratification Vote on Thursday, Dec. 1

Published on November 30th 2011

After 7 months of bargaining, the Union and San Joaquin County have reached a tentative agreement.  Your elected Bargaining Team voted to recommend a “YES” vote.  The tentative agreements are being distributed at meetings to be held throughout the County. Ballots will be counted at the Union office on Thursday, December 1, 2011 no later than after the last polling place has closed – all members are welcome to attend. If, due to a disability, you require special accommodations, please contact Donna Shane at 468-1763 by 11/30/11.

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Your Bargaining Team wants you to vote YES! on your Tentative Agreement!
Your Bargaining Team wants you to vote YES! on your Tentative Agreement!

This Week: Upcoming Informational Meetings about the TA

Published on November 27th 2011

San Joaquin General Hospital: Tuesday, Nov. 29: 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Doctor’s Dining Room and 7 PM to 8:30 PM in Conference Room 1 — A&B
Wednesday, Nov. 30: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Conference Room 2 and 11 AM to 1:30 PM, Conference Dining Room.

Administration Building: Tuesday, Nov. 29:  11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Conference Room 146. For more information, contact Horacio Viveros 916-765-8370

BHS: Tuesday, Nov. 29:  11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Conference Room B. For more information, contact Horacio Viveros 916-765-8370

HSA: Tuesday, Nov. 29: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, HSA Cafeteria
Wednesday, Nov. 30: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, HSA Cafeteria

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Time to Vote on Your Contract!

Published on November 22nd 2011

    The Bargain Team wants you to know this Tentative Agreement is a better alternative to the County’s “last, best and final offer.”
    A NO vote means the County  can and will impose harsher terms (like more furlough days).
    A YES vote on Dec. 1 allows us to avoid that fate. If you abstain from voting, it is like voting “no” and increases the chances of imposition.
    Please support the ratification of this Tentative Agreement!

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Press Release: County and SEIU Local 1021 Reach Tentative Agreement Monday

Published on November 21st 2011

After months of bargaining and in the face of the County imposing a contract, a last-minute agreement was reached Monday.

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We Have a Tentative Agreement!

Published on November 21st 2011

The County on Monday agreed to a “Tentative Agreement” with SEIU 1021 members

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County Continues to Break Labor Laws, Shuts Down Negotiations

Published on November 17th 2011

While the SEIU 1021 Bargaining Team in San Joaquin County c ontinues to make every effort for an agreement, the County walked away from negotiations late Monday night. Members gather momentum to take action on Tuesday, Nov. 22 to avoid imposition.

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San Joaquin County Workers Bring Their Message for Fiscal Responsibility to the Public

Published on June 13th 2011

San Joaquin County community leaders join SEIU 1021 members in their message to prioritize services over management perks through a Web site, radio ads and newspaper ads launching this week.

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SEIU 1021 members turn up the heat in San Joaquin

Published on June 2nd 2011

In San Joaquin, summer is when it's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. But that's nothing compared to the heat that SEIU 1021 members are cranking up in this Central Valley county.

County workers have launched a public campaign — "Keeping Our Dream Alive" — to rally support for public services and opposition to wasteful spending proposed by the Board of Supervisors. At the same time, Head Start workers are fighting against restructuring that means taking funding from frontline positions and giving it to unnecessary upgrades and administrative costs.

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