The first-ever negotiations between Pima County employees and County management are over. And we have won a significant victory in a difficult economic environment with the Pima County Board's unanimous 5-0 vote.
» Read more
“We’re falling behind,” she said. “Because, when you factor in the cost of living, the increased costs of our health insurance and our wage increases over the past five years, we’re actually earning less now than in 2002."
» What's Happening?
Jesus Duran
“I was frustrated that wages seemed to be stagnant while the cost of living continued to go up and morale went down,” he said. “And I felt powerless to make any changes on my own.” Jesus Duran on membership.
Mary Denton hasn’t been a Pima County employee for very long. An RN, she began working for Pima Health System in Patient Care Services last December. But she brings with her more than 30 years of nursing experience as well as a firm commitment to high-quality patient care.
» Mary's Story
All five incumbent Supervisors and one challenger attended our Candidates Forum at the county’s Public Works building Feb. 28 to speak with – and answer questions from – more than 60 Pima Chapter members.
» Read the story
A funny thing happens when public service employees join together. Things begin to change. While we prepare to sit down with the county in face-to-face Meet and Confer sessions, management has taken a couple of steps toward addressing two key elements in our proposals for quality jobs and services.
» Read the Story
Pets in the Library? SEIU’s Innovation and Quality program encourages county employees and their managers to develop new and creative ways to maximize county resources in an effort to improve public services.
Pima County Links
» Click Here
From our historic county Meet and Confer ordinance through elections and growth, you'll find the history of the SEIU Pima County Chapter in our newsletter archives.
» Read our history