Superior Court of San Joaquin County

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Superior Court of San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County Courts members ratify new contract with big gains

SEIU 1021 members at San Joaquin County Superior Court ratified their tentative agreement last week by an overwhelming majority. The bargaining team was very pleased to reach what they’re calling a fair contract in trying economic times, especially considering that some courts in other parts of Northern California are instead asking their workers for furloughs and contract extensions. 

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San Joaquin Court Bargaining Update #5
Sept. 17, 2024

09/17/24 Bargaining update #5 

We need to stop taking our pictures at the beginning of the day. We were NOT smiling after meeting with the Administration and receiving their package proposal.  After rejecting seven of our proposals, they offered the following package:

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San Joaquin Court Bargaining Update #
Sept. 11, 2024

The weather may have cooled down, but it was getting hot up here. The theme for today was REJECTED, Respectfully. The Court came in and REJECTED our proposals on: 

  • Increasing Floating Holidays
  • Allowing appeals on suspensions for two or more days.
  • Increased sick leave accrual
  • Increasing  the Court’s contribution for Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance coverage

We traded proposals on:

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San Joaquin Court Bargaining Update #3
Sept. 5, 2024

It may have been hot outside, but we remained calm, cool, and collected at the negotiating table.
We started the day with a financial presentation by Linda Courtright, Chief Financial Officer, detailing the Court’s 24/25 budget. Afterward, we presented the bulk of our remaining proposals, including the following:

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Bargaining begins for San Joaquin County Court
Update #1

Aug. 7, 2024

Dear San Joaquin County Court members,

The bargaining team met with management today. It got off to a slow start this morning, but we made it through! We came prepared with 7 non-economic proposals, and the Court brought 9 non-economic proposals to the table. We agreed on the ground rules and tentatively agreed on 8 of the Court’s proposals. All the proposals were clean-up language as well as bringing it up to date with current law.

We scheduled the next three bargaining dates: 

– August 21

– August 29

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Courts Workers Storm Sacramento

On Tuesday, May 14, court workers from throughout the state met with fellow SEIU members to talk to elected officials about the need to continue to devote funds to courts most in need. Court workers encouraged elected officials to make sure those who interact with the courts obtain fair, equitable, and timely access to services. To do this, elected officials must invest in court hours, staff adequately, and provide reasonable pay to retain dedicated, experienced workers.
 

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Courts Workers Storm Sacramento

On Tuesday, May 14, court workers from throughout the state met with fellow SEIU members to talk to elected officials about the need to continue to devote funds to courts most in need. Court workers encouraged elected officials to make sure those who interact with the courts obtain fair, equitable, and timely access to services. To do this, elected officials must invest in court hours, staff adequately, and provide reasonable pay to retain dedicated, experienced workers.
 

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Advocating for Justice in Our Courts
This spring court workers flooded the halls of our state capital to advocate for those seeking justice.

As court workers and advocates for our communities, we know access to justice is directly tied to income. In the trial court system, when court reporters are not provided, only the wealthy can afford to hire a reporter. Low-income workers, juggling multiple jobs, are unable access justice due to restricted public hours and closed facilities. People who cannot afford money bail often sit awaiting a court date resulting in a loss of income to their household.