WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOING ON STRIKE

• What County worksites are going on strike?
• What is an Unfair Labor Practice strike?
• What are my rights when I’m on strike?
• What is appropriate conduct on a picket line?

What County worksites are going on strike?

The San Joaquin County strike will end on Saturday, March 7 at 6:59 AM. Until then, departments that are participating in the strike are listed below:

• San Joaquin General Hospital and hospital clinics 
  Report to 500 Hospital Rd, French Camp
   
• Behavioral Health Services and outlying clinics 
  Report to 1212/1414 California, Stockton
   
• Human Service Agency 
  Report to 102 S. San Joaquin St., Stockton
   
• Department of Child Support Services
  Report to 102 S. San Joaquin St., Stockton
   
• Substance Abuse Services
  Report to either 500 Hospital Rd, French Camp
  or 1212/1414 California, Stockton

What is an Unfair Labor Practice strike?

An Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) is a violation of labor law. SEIU Local 1021 has filed multiple ULPs against the County for a host of violations. ULP strikes are legal, protected collective actions.

What are my rights when I’m on strike?

It is our constitutional right to picket our employer and pass out information during a strike. Picketing is a form of free speech protected by the First Amendment. Our right to strike, leaflet & engage in forms of concerted activities as workers are also guaranteed by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act and other similar laws.

What is appropriate conduct on a picket line?

When you are picketing: 

• Ask workers who have not yet honored the picket lines to do so. Even if they are not members of the Union they can refuse to cross the picket line.
• Ask the public to honor the picket line as well as those making deliveries.
• Communicate in a courteous manner and thank people for their support. Tell them why you are striking.
• Cooperate with sheriff and police officers and follow their instructions. Have the Picket Captain introduce themselves to be the point person for any police questions. If there is a problem, get officers name and badge number and let a Picket Captain know ASAP.
• Maintain peaceful & orderly picket lines. Keep moving, cover all entrances and gates.
• Do not use foul or abusive language. Keep calm if others become hostile.
• Do not threaten or physically touch those who cross the picket line.
• Do not speak with police or media. Refer them to the Picket Captain.
• Keep the area clean, especially as you leave at the end of the day.
• Do not drink alcohol or abuse substances on the picket line. Act as if anything you say or do will be in the newspaper or on TV.
• If there is an incident, get names of witnesses, contact information, and brief statements from anyone involved or nearby.