Membership Benefits

The following benefits and discounts are available to members of SLOCEA:

• Confidential consultation on employment related matters
• Individual representation pursuant to SLOCEA's Policy Governing Legal Representation
• Collective Bargaining Representation
• Vote on ratifying a contract during negotiations
• Vote in elections for the Board of Directors and Negotiating Committee
• The Academic Scholarship Program awards up to $4,000 in scholarships for members and their immediate families. See below for guidelines and application.
• WAGE (Working Assembly of Governmental Employees) has a $500.00 scholarship available through SLOCEA . See below for guidelines and application.
• The Summer Childcare Reimbursement Program is available to County employees in Bargaining Units 01, 02, 05, 13 or 11 with a child between the ages of 5 and 14. See below for guidelines and application.
• Subscription to our monthly newspaper, The County Blade.
• Free Death Benefit Special Grant. See below for Recipient Designation Form
• Ability to apply for emergency funds under the Member’s Benefit Fund.
• Free financial planning through SLOCEA’s Financial Advisor, Kevin Teixeira: 805-698-3520
• Group insurance plans at special low rates
• Discounts at major amusement parks in California, attractions in San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area, car rentals, hotels, motels, campgrounds through Wild at Work: www.slocea.benefithub.com
• Low-Cost Legal Services Referral Program (For personal matters not related to public employment)

VEBA: A BENEFIT FOR ALL SLOCEA REPRESENTED* COUNTY EMPLOYEES

VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association) is a Post Employment Health Plan benefit for all employees* in the Public Services, Trades, Clerical, and Supervisory bargaining units. A $50 contribution is made each month to the employee's VEBA account. Funds can be used for post employment qualifying medical expenses.

• Click here to learn more about VEBA
• Click here for the VEBA Plan Document

• Academic Scholarships

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• Summer Childcare

  The Summer Childcare Reimbursement Program is available to employees in the Confidential, Trades & Crafts, Public Services, Clerical and Supervisory bargaining units. This reimbursement program is to assist County employees with summer childcare expenses for children five years old who have completed kindergarten through age 14 who have completed eighth grade. Learn More ›

• Member Benefit Fund

  The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial assistance to members in times of an unforeseen personal crisis. The spirit behind the Members’ Benefit Fund is to aid members who have exhausted all other options available to them and are still in need of one-time-only financial assistance. Learn More ›

• Special Grant Program

  Every member of SLOCEA may enroll in a free $2,200 Death Benefit Special Grant. The only requirement is that you fill out the beneficiary form and return it to SLOCEA. Learn More ›

• Free Financial Planning

  Kevin Teixeira, SLOCEA's Benefits Coordinator, provides free Personal Insurance Planning, Financial and Retirement Review, Estate Analysis, and Business Insurance Needs. Learn More ›

• Legal Services

  This program is available exclusively to SLOCEA members and their families and provides for low-cost legal services for assistance on non-work-related legal issues. Learn More ›

• Free Notary Public Services

  ​SLOCEA offers FREE Notary Public services up to a limit of 3 Notaries per member, per year. Learn More ›