On Monday, Sept. 27, the SEIU 721 bargaining team met with Ventura County management and discussed proposals and scheduled future negotiation dates. Although, the Ventura County contract expires on Thursday, Sept. 30 it will roll over day by day while negotiations continue.
In addition to bargaining team members, it is critical that all members stay informed and are active during these negotiations. A strong contract is achieve beyond the bargaining table. It’s won through the tangible and visible support of the membership.
“Join me at the Oct. 6 Contract Action Team meeting. By working together, we can help achieve a stronger contract that benefits everyone.” Ed Alamillo, Resource Management Agency/Technician III
How can you help win a strong contract?
1. Come to a meeting
Attend the Contract Action Team (CAT) planning meeting scheduled for Oct. 6 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the SEIU offices (2472 Eastman Ave #30 in Ventura). Please RSVP to (805) 644-8291 if you are interested in attending. During these negotiations, we will need strong worksite leaders to help with communications and activities. Download this signup form.
2. Get phone updates
Call the hotline to get information after each bargaining session. The number is 805-644-8291 press extension 3. Our next bargaining session will be held on Oct. 7.
3. Sign up for email updates
Are you connected? Sign up your personal email and receive bargaining news. Click here to sign up now.
I was thinking we need to better utilize the internet for reaching our members. Funny thing the next day another member suggested the same thing. Some meetings can be transmitted by internet, You Tube, or whatever to let other members who just want to go home after work get audio visual reports or even real time streaming videos of meetings. Anyway think about it. Come up with your own ideas. I think there’s a future in this internet stuff.