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Retroactive Pay to be paid by Wednesday, June 24th

Per Management: The 3.5% retroactive pay due to the members who worked during the designated time period will be paid by Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Members will receive their regular payroll along with a separate check for the retroactive pay from the payroll department.

2nd Half Dues Statements for 2026

Local 280's Dues Statements for the Second Half of 2026 were mailed to all members on June 12, 2026. If you paid for the entire year of 2026, you will not receive a statement. Per our Constitution & Bylaws, the Dues payments for the 2nd Half of 2026 ($263.00) are due on July 1, 2026 and are considered untimely (late) after July 31, 2026. All payments must be postmarked or received in our office by July 31, 2026 in order to avoid the $200.00 penalty fine. Credit & debit cards

Job Opening @ Stockton Satellite - Night Supervisor

Job opening @ Stockton Satellite Night Supervisor Needed Starting on Friday, July 10, 2026 Night Shift: Friday through Sunday Shift Time: Varies (Nights) Must be STO qualified and have experience with Self-Service machines with ticket jams and tracing tickets. If interested, please contact Doug Gooby asap @ (510) 316-8584.

February 1, 2026 Pay Increase

The February 1, 2026 pay increase of 3.5% went into effect as of the current payroll period of 5/10/2026 - 5/16/2026. (Paid on 5/21/26) The retroactive increase from 2/1/2026 to 5/9/2026 will be aggregated for each employee and paid as a separate payment in the near future. Once Management gives us that pay date, we will inform the membership.

Ratification Vote Results (5/12/2026)

Ballots for Tentative Agreements #1 & #2 were counted on May 12, 2026. Below are the results. Thank you to all members who voted. Tentative Agreement #1 (Del Mar, et al.) Total Ballots Received: 201 Total Ballots Counted: 200 Invalid Ballots: 1 YES NO Blank/Non-Vote 181 16 3 Tentative Agreement #2 (Santa Anita – LATC) Total Ballots Received: 201

CHRB Pari-Mutuel Licensing

April 14, 2026 Attn: Local 280 Members All employees working within the Pari-Mutuel Department must maintain a current CHRB license. If you are not currently working but plan to do so in the future, you are still required to keep your license active. Please contact the CHRB directly to confirm that your license is valid. CHRB - Santa Anita (626) 574-6348 CHRB - Sacramento (916) 263-6000

Work Rule: Calling On and Calling Off

Attn: Local 280 Members It has been brought to our attention that some employees are not adhering to the established work rule regarding calling on & off of work. Please be advised that Work Rule #8 states it is mandatory for all members on any work list, including those at satellite facilities or racetracks, to call on and off. Failure to comply with this work rule will result in the forfeiture of employment for the following work day. Work Rule #8 : Members who are on a

30-Minute Meal Breaks

The employers are following California law and our contract (CBA) regarding the 30-minute break period. This notice is just a clarification of a policy that has been in place for years. Under our current CBA, Local 280 members who waive the 30-minute meal break are given two 10-minutes breaks, which is more than the California law mandates. The information below is from Local 280’s labor law attorney from a 2021 memorandum. Employees have the right to waive the 30-minute mea

SEIU Pension Fund / Letter to Members

URGENT: Local 280 members who have reached the age of normal retirement (age 65), were mailed a letter from the SEIU Pension Fund during the month of January. This letter contains information regarding drawing your pension. Please be aware that all Union Locals have specific rules regarding working after retirement. Local 280's rule is if you draw your pension prior to the age of 70, you will no longer be able to keep your seniority number. If you draw your pension prior t

Update Your Address / Contact Information

Please contact the office immediately if your mailing address has changed. Phone 626-301-7900, ext. 4 or email local280worklists@gmail.com The 2025 Local 280 election ballots will be mailed to all active members on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

ESTIMATED 2026 Insurance Qualifiers

These are the projected insurance qualifiers for 2026 benefits. These are estimated qualifiers only! The 2026 Annual H&W Insurance requirement is 85% of all LIVE racing days/nights: Days : 161 @ 85% Live Racing Days = 137 Days required Nights : (Including Quarter Horse and Harness Nights) 120 @ 85% Live Racing = 102 Nights required

Scam and Fraud Alerts

Please be careful! There are an increasing number of scams originating from phone calls, texts, and emails. If you're not sure that a...

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