• Support bargaining with union background for Teams or Zoom
• Follow this link for the San Diego SEIU 221 Range Placement Summary - final update February 2025
• Follow this link for the SEIU Equity Detail for Market Range - Jan. 14, 2025

Update from contract negotiations

March 4, 2025

Beginning in Febuary, your Bargaining Team began presenting proposals. These include wages and working conditions to support the valuable services that we provide to county residents.

Our opening offer

1. Across the Board:  > 10% a year
2. Funding the Equity Study for all classifications for three years (max amount of all calculations)
3. Flex Credit Equity with Management
4. Address the Disaster of Tier D

Proposals

• Allowances - clothing and uniform
• Supporting Bilingual Services – making sure bilingual staff are recognized and compensated
• Case-Carrying Workers – premiums to support retention and recognize unique pressures
• Class and Location-based premiums – addresses specific challenges in certain locations
• Health Care – specific proposals acknowledging the challenges of healthcare staff
• Education, Lead and Training – encouraging education and recognizing accomplishments
• Department Specific – address the challenges of workload, communication, etc. in certain departments
• Overtime/Alternative Schedule – ensuring fair compensation for commitment and flexibility
• Paid Time Off – supporting staff means allowing for time off
• Safety Pay – ensuring risk is adequately recognized and compensated
• Transportation – supporting climate plan, ensuring transportation options
• Union Rights – essential for a fair and supportive work environment

Bargaining Update is now Thursday, March 6

March 3, 2025

We have a new date for our All-County Update: Thursday, March 6. Join County of San Diego Bargaining Team members for an update about the bargaining session, which includes new proposals.

All-County Bargaining Update Meeting (virtual)
DATE CHANGE 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6.
Sign up now

And we will be taking action on March 11 at the Board of Supervisors' budget update meeting.

Board of Supervisors budget update
Plan to arrive at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. estimated start time, Tuesday, March 11
County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 310, San Diego, 92101
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This is our opportunity to speak directly to the Board of Supervisors about how the budget needs to invest in the workforce and the services we provide.

Save the Date - April 12

We are excited to announce that we are planning a Super Rally on Saturday morning April 12. This is a can't-miss rally for every County of San Diego worker. Details about the location are coming soon.

Bargaining update meeting on Jan. 16

Jan. 13, 2025

Join your Bargaining Team members on Thursday, Jan. 16. We will get a virtual update on your County Contract Campaign, the Equity Study and our Campaign Kickoff at the end of the month.

All-County Bargaining Update Meeting (virtual)
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 16
Sign up now

If you haven't already, sign the petition urging Supervisors to invest in county services and the workers who provide them at seiu221.org/strongcontract.