The next step is a procedural vote, the second reading, which should take place in two weeks. After that, the union-negotiated bonus will be processed and should be reflected in the Nov. 7 or Nov. 21 paycheck for eligible employees.
We did it! SEIU Local 221 members overwhelmingly ratified the new contract with the City of National City.
Bargaining Team negotiates milestone residential pay and more
On June 18, 2025, the Bargaining Team gathered and counted the votes: The contract is overwhelmingly ratified!
Find out moreSEIU Local 221, which represents more than 12,000 workers in San Diego and Imperial county, is a diverse, member-driven organization working in many occupations to make our counties a safe and healthy place to live, work and raise our families. We nurse our sick, educate our children, care for our seniors and provide a host of other important services throughout our communities.
SEIU members are united across race, religion, industry and geography to improve our jobs and our communities.
JoinHold politicians accountable to working families. We can only do that if we stand together.
Learn more Donate to COPEWe represent employees in San Diego and Imperial counties who work for county, local city governments, clinics and school districts, as well as Head Start.
Learn MoreThe Advocacy Center is available at (858) 268-7020. It includes a network of stewards and provides representation during discipline hearings, training and contract enforcement.
Learn MoreAs frontline leaders at the worksite, we are problem solvers, educators, and communicators. And, most importantly, we are organizers.
Learn MoreA strike fund makes it possible to assist each other financially during a strike.
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