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Unity in Struggle: The Interconnected History of Civil Rights and Labor Movements
American history is shaped by pivotal movements that stood against injustice. The Civil Rights Movement and the Labor Movement, prominent in the mid-20th century, share a common path toward equality, fairness, and human dignity.
Good Gut Health with GIThrive
GI Thrive is here to keep your gut happy and healthy! Get assistance with weight management, sleep quality, joint health, and more. This benefit is available to all County employees and dependents (age 18+), enrolled in a County medical plan.
Introducing New SLOCEA Executive Director Emily Landis
The SLOCEA Board of Directors is thrilled to reintroduce you to Emily Landis, our newly appointed Executive Director.
Grievance Timelines
There are different ways for employees to settle informal and formal disputes and to address complaints with their employer. SLOCEA works hard at settling member disputes and issues with the employer at the lowest level…
Introducing SLOCEA’s New President
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that SLOCEA announces that Nate Larsen has been appointed the new President of the Board of Directors.
Nate Larsen Assumes the Presidency
In accordance with SLOCEA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2B, Vice President Nate Larsen has assumed the SLOCEA presidency, effective the date of the vacancy (December 15, 2023)…
Pension Trust Leadership Updates: New Executive Director!
Carl Nelson bids farewell and introduces SLOCEA members to the new Executive Director of SLO County Pension Trust, Katie Girardi!
Navigating the Waves of Labor Strikes in 2023
I n the tumultuous sea of labor strikes that 2023 has witnessed, the SAG-AFTRA strike stands out as the most extensively covered, enduring a staggering 118 days. However, it is just one crest in the larger wave of 351 labor actions across the U.S. by November 9th.
Advocacy in Action: More than a Mission Statement
SLOCEA’s primary objective regarding representation is to ensure the fair treatment of our members. We safeguard members’ rights in accordance with their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU/Contract), the rules of the Civil Service Commission, policies, County Code and state and federal laws.
Welcoming Newly Appointed Stewards
The purpose of the Steward committee is to promote open channels of communication between employees and the union, and to help educate and inform the membership…
Annual Labor Report
Annual Labor Report for the period of October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023.
2023 General Membership Meeting
The 2023 Annual General Membership Meeting was held on October 18, 2023 at the Grange Hall in San Luis Obispo.
What Happens When I Die?
No, this article is not about deep matters of philosophy or religious belief. That’s above our pay-grade here at the SLO County Pension Trust (SLOCPT). What it is about is the need of our Members to know how to care for their loved ones by having their pension matters well in hand before they die…
Working While in Retirement
Should I work part-time in retirement? What are my alternatives for holding another job while I am retired from the SLOCPT?
Public Service Spotlight: Sandra Krijakin
Public Service Spotlight is a monthly series featuring SLOCEA members who have reached milestone anniversaries in their careers! Join us this month in celebrating Sandra “Sande” Krijakin, a Supervising Legal Clerk II at DSS who is celebrating 27 years with the County!
Job Specification Revisions: Legal Clerks
On July 10, 2023, County Human Resources (HR) notified SLOCEA that HR and the departments with Legal Clerks identified the need to revise the Legal Clerk and Supervising Legal Clerk (SLC) job specifications. The primary intent was to …
Unions Taking Action for Members Across America
With Hollywood’s screenwriters and actors on strike together for the first time since 1960, shutting down the production of nearly all major movie and television projects, organized labor is once again a topic of conversation for many Americans. While the Writers and Actors Guilds make up a small slice of unionized workers in America, there are over 14 million union members in the United States, representing more than 10% of all wage and salary workers...
Income in Retirement - How Much?
As you look forward to retirement you certainly have anxiety about how much retirement income you will need versus how much income you will have…
What if I Don’t Agree with my Evaluation?
One of the frequent questions we field at SLOCEA has to do with the employee performance evaluation. The annual evaluation is a review of your work performance for a one-year period of time and is part of your official employment record, and it’s an important document that is maintained in your permanent personnel file.
Knowing Your MOU: Vacations, Personal Leave & Floating Holidays
It’s summertime and while kids are out of school and the weather is heating up, vacations are on the minds of many of us. I thought this would be a good time to review some of the sections of the MOUs that are pertinent to everyone and a little bit different depending on their bargaining unit and MOU.