County Executive to Provide Update on County Response to SEIU Strike and Labor Negotiations, October 2
WHAT:
County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D., will provide an update on County services and current labor negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521, in response to the SEIU work stoppage occurring today at several County of Santa Clara facilities.
“There has been a difference of opinion between the County and SEIU about the projection of revenue in the future. The County is very concerned about an economic downturn, and slowing revenue growth,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D. “The County is not only worried about a fair wage and an equitable contract, but also making sure the contract and associated salaries are sustainable in the future. The union has focused on recent revenue trends that were stronger, but future revenues are not expected to be nearly as strong.”
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 10:30 am
WHERE:
Office of the Sheriff
55 W. Younger Ave, Fourth Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
WHY:
The County will continue to negotiate in good faith, but SEIU’s latest proposals are unsustainable in light of projected revenues and a slowing economy. The County maintains a website dedicated to labor relations updates, including the most recent negotiations with SEIU on September 27, 2019.
The County and SEIU have been in labor negotiations for the past five months. Although the SEIU Local 521 contract expired on June 16, 2019, the County has continued negotiations with SEIU, and is observing all contract terms and conditions.
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Posted: October 2, 2019