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SEIU members press board over furloughs, civil‑service and contract delays
Summary
Multiple SEIU 1021 members testified about bargaining disputes, furlough days, the district's attempts to remove civil‑service protections, and alleged bad‑faith bargaining; the superintendent responded that the district is willing to negotiate and seeks fairness across unions.
Representatives and members of SEIU Local 1021 addressed the board about stalled contract talks, furlough days and a proposed reduction in civil‑service protections for classified employees. Karen Bishop, president of the local chapter, said the district relies on "as‑needed" workers who receive no benefits and urged the board to retain civil‑service…
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