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Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Local 521 Benefits

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Sick Leave

96 hours per year unlimited accumulation

Vacation Leave

Employees accrue 10 days first year, 15 days fourth year, 20 days tenth year, 25 days twentieth year, 30 days twenty-fifth year. Vacation is not cumulative. It must be used during the calendar year following the year in which it is earned (unless postponed due to injury or illness).

Holidays 

12 days/year includes birthday holiday and five floating holidays

Assault Insurance

VTA provides a $50,000 Assault Insurance Policy, at no cost to employees, for ATU represented employees.  Accidental death or dismemberment or permanent disability is covered if death or disability occur as a result of a criminal act of violence while on duty.

Medical

ATU represented employees pay any premium in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family premium plus $100.00 under the CalPERS sponsored medical plan.

Life Insurance

ATU represented employees are covered by a $35,000 basic life insurance policy.