Are You Doing Higher Level Work for Free? Ask for Acting Assignment Pay!

10/19/2017

Below we list a few FAQs on the issue, and give you a simple guide on how you can file for Acting Assignment Pay.

HSS Open Enrollment is Happening Now!

10/19/2017

The Open Enrollment window closes on October 31st.

Employee Development Fund (EDF): Ways to Get the Most Out of the Hard-Won Benefit

10/19/2017

Here are some tips to help you maximize the likelihood of successful EDF pre-approval.

Local 21 Members Fight for a Sanctuary State

10/02/2017

Also known as the “Sanctuary State” bill, the legislation provides protection for law-abiding residents of California, regardless of immigration status.

San Jose’s Pension Battle Finally Ends in a Victory for Us

10/02/2017

After six years of political posturing, legal maneuvers, and settlement talks, San Jose’s catastrophic pension reform battle is finally over. For a quick and dirty overview on the contentious six-year battle, read here.

Announcement of Nominating Committee Candidates for Executive Committee Officer Elections

10/02/2017

Interested candidates can also declare their candidacy by submitting a petition, posted on the Local 21 website. An eligible candidate must obtain no less than 20 signatures (and identifying information) from regular members in good standing and deliver the petition to the Elections Committee Chair no later than close of business on Tuesday, October 10.

Local 21 Members at Risk of Deportation

10/02/2017

Immigration is a union issue. Two Local 21 members are struggling with the effects of 2 different policies that are aimed at reducing lawful residency in the US.

October Delegate Assembly Speaker Confirmed! 

10/02/2017

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Delegate Assembly on October 28thby registering on the Eventbrite linked here.

Representative/ Organizer Subha Varadarajan Leaves Local 21 After 11 Years to Work on Organizing Against the Muslim Ban

10/02/2017

After working at Local 21 for 11 years, Representative/Organizer Subha Varadarajan is moving on to be the a Legal and Outreach Fellow for both the National Immigration Law Center and the Council for American and Islamic Relations.

Research/ Legal Specialist Ana Guzina Leaves Local 21 to Work with Refugees

10/02/2017

Ana Guzina, Local 21’s Research/Legal Specialist, is leaving her position to move to New York City to work as the Senior Staff Attorney for the Refugee Representation program at Human Rights First.

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