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As Alameda County’s staffing crisis continues, county workers march on the Board of Supervisors to demand a solution
To protest Alameda County administration’s failure to act urgently to fill its 2,611 vacant positions – nearly 25% of the entire County workforce – more than 100 County workers marched on the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 14, at noon. Workers from SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and IBT 856 all took the chambers, chanting “Staff up! Alameda County!” for several minutes before workers delivered powerful testimony to the board.
Statement from SEIU 1021 SFUSD Chapter President Rafael Picazo on District’s Failure to Submit Correct Tax Information to State
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Our SEIU 1021 COVID Leave Expires March 31
During our last contract negotiations, SEIU 1021 members fought for and won an additional five (5) days of COVID leave for full-time workers. Parttime workers have pro-rated days of leave based on their schedules. This leave expires on March 31, and cannot be used after that time. To access this leave, visit the City’s website at the following link and click on “SEIU SPSL Certification”:
https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/city-of-oakland-covid-19-employee-resources
Dixon Unified School District classified staff pack school board meeting to demand living wage
The Dixon Unified School District school board meeting was flooded with a sea of purple last Thursday, March 2, as over 65 classified employees packed the chambers to share their stories during public comment and show support for their bargaining team, who have been negotiating a successor contract for 11 months.
Over 500 Sonoma County workers rally as contract expires
A settlement for 2300 County workers remains distant as County administration refuses to take adequate measures to address retention and recruitment
Over 500 SEIU 1021 members working for Sonoma County braved the rain and cold to rally outside and inside the county administration building as the Board of Supervisors met last Tuesday, February 28, as their contract expired with the County still insisting on takeaways that would completely absorb or even eclipse the cost of living adjustment for many workers.
Our Solidarity Is Getting Results
Now It’s Time to Turn Up the Heat!
After our massive rally on Lincoln’s Birthday, the County has improved their proposals on a number of issues, including wages, bilingual pay, and shift differentials.
However, they still want to raise healthcare costs, and their wage proposals still leave Alameda County wages behind other comparable jurisdictions, which will mean our recruitment and retention problems will continue. Plus, even after seeing hundreds of people rally, they still want to eliminate Lincoln’s birthday as a holiday!
Data breach and payroll update
Dear SEIU 1021 City of Oakland member:
The situation with the City’s ransomware attack, data
breach, and payroll issues is still ongoing and evolving. We are
continuing to meet regularly with them to resolve this and
protect our members. Here is what we know for now: