REPRESENTATION:
Personal representation on grievances, reclassification studies, employment problems and disciplinary matters. These are the main services provided to members of S/YCEA, Local #1. We employ a full-time Executive Director, Business Agent and Office Manager to assist our members. We are prepared to represent you on all matters affecting your employment with the County. In accordance with Board Policy, S/YCEA will not be responsible for representing someone on a matter which is based upon circumstances which occurred prior to the date of membership.

NEGOTIATIONS:
Professional negotiations with the County regarding wages, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of your employment. Through our research, we provide comprehensive, up-to-date salary and benefit surveys to assure your employment conditions are competitive with the labor market.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR:
Public Employees' Union, Local #1 receives information regarding legislative matters pertaining to public employees and advocates on behalf of our membership at the State Capitol.

REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS:
S/YCEA, Local #1 publishes a monthly newsletter and bulletins to keep our members informed on matters which affect them.

INSURANCE PROGRAM:
S/YCEA, Local #1 provides its members with some of the finest insurance programs available in the Sutter/Yuba area; income protection, term life insurance, cash-value life insurance, cancer insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance. These plans are offered through our Insurance Broker, The Parker Group. Call your Benefits Representative at (800) 655-3161 or e-mail Kevin L. Spann, President & CEO who will be happy to answer your questions at ks@parkerbenefits.com.

MEMBERSHIP DUES: Dues are 1% of the member’s gross salary to a maximum of $150.00. In addition to the basic dues, the S/YCEA membership has approved a $1.25 Unit Fund Assessment which is used for leadership meetings and membership events.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:
New probationary employees that are not part of an Agency Shop Agreement can enjoy the benefits of being a member without financial risk. If you join S/YCEA, Local #1 during your initial probation period and are rejected by the employer, S/YCEA will rebate all your dues.