FAIRFIELD–
Solano County workers cited wage issues in a one-day strike Wednesday, closing around 40 county facilities.
“They are refusing to engage in dialogue across the table that would allow us to reach an agreement, and that is unlawful,” SEIU 1021 President Roxanne Sanchez said.
According to the union, there are eight issues holding up the agreement of a contract, including safety for social workers who claim they’re being forced to work 48 hours straight with no sleep.
“The social workers not having adequate sleep, transporting children in our community as well as far away, wherever the placement may be, and required to report to work at their regular scheduled time,” union member Sandra Lee said.
Another issue for workers is retirement contributions.
The county responded in a statement to FOX40:
“The County is committed to providing competitive wages to all its employees to attract and retain the most talented, dedicated workers. SEIU employees have received five pay increases over the past six years.”
County officials also say they pay 44 percent of employee pensions and 75 percent of health care, which they believe is a competitive benefit package.
