We received a lot of questions after our last email with an update on the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate … Read More
Happy Holidays! Please stay safe and healthy. I’m proud of and grateful for each one of you – for your determination and commitment to the hard work that it takes to organize our communities and make a difference in the lives of so many. We have all put in the … Read More
The SEIU 721 Retirees Committee monthly meetings continue to provide valuable information to improve the quality of daily living retired members. Thanks to the leadership of Chair Charley Mims and Meeting Convener Deborah Thomas, a range of speakers have addressed the gathering via Zoom. In March, John Heath of Our … Read More
You submitted your bargaining team nominations to set us on a winning path in our upcoming campaign. The Bargaining Team election is over and we have our new Bargaining Team! Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s election and together we are ready to stand up for our … Read More
CONGRATULATIONS! TCRC members enforce negotiated contract regarding cell phone reimbursement – including in-office support staff – and win!! When TCRC management reached out to our members to notify them that the COVID monthly stipend would be reduced to $37.50/month (from $70/month) and that if an employee was not getting the … Read More
You submitted your Chapter Board nominations to set the County of Santa Barbara on a winning path. Congratulations to our new Chapter Board members and to all who participated in the process. The Chapter Board’s role is to help represent you, help build our union power and to activate members … Read More
When our SEIU 721 County of Ventura bargaining team formulated our last bargaining proposals in the 2019 campaign, we knew that ever-changing health care costs would be a challenge. Our team’s strategy was to try and cover the increases by having flex credit contributions increase over time. December 12, 2021, … Read More
SEIU 721 is constantly working on behalf of members, even out of contract bargaining. From previous bargaining surveys we know that County of Ventura members would be more active participants in the County’s 401(k) Plan if there were lower barriers to entry. By participating in the 401(k) Plan, members … Read More
Protect Our Retirement Re-Elect Jordan Roberts to the VCERA Board 2021 The VCERA Board Election is happening NOW! Your ballot will arrive in the mail- Vote JORDAN ROBERTS and mail it back right away . . . the postage is pre-paid! Jordan is the Assistant Fire Communications Manager of … Read More