SEIU 721 End of the Year Quiz Survey

The deadline to enter our random drawing to win theme park tickets is over, but you can still take the SEIU 721 End of the Year Quiz and test your knowledge on our union’s recent history. Answers are available at http://www.seiu721.org/answers-to-the-2009-year-in-review-quiz.php

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2. In February, thousands of Californians rallied to defend vital public services from Governor Schwarzenegger’s cuts. How many SEIU 721 members visited the capitol and made calls to the governor’s office?

In February, thousands of Californians rallied to defend vital public services from Governor Schwarzenegger’s cuts. How many SEIU 721 members visited the capitol and made calls to the governor’s office? 25

400

1,053

3. The economic downturn statewide presented a significant challenge for the LA County contract campaign. Which of the four did the Supervisors actually propose at the beginning of our contract campaign?

The economic downturn statewide presented a significant challenge for the LA County contract campaign. Which of the four did the Supervisors actually propose at the beginning of our contract campaign? Cut pension contributions by 4 percent

One furlough day per month for two years

A 10 percent pay cut

Employees pay for health care premium increases

4. 721 members in every part of Southern California seized on contract campaigns to improve jobs and community services. Which of the following was NOT on their list?

721 members in every part of Southern California seized on contract campaigns to improve jobs and community services. Which of the following was NOT on their list? Boots to improve safety for LA County animal care workers

More civilian workers in the Los Angeles Police Department

Alternative work schedules in Riverside County

Undersea office buildings to cut cooling costs in Ventura

5. In May 2009, Riverside City and County workers held an efficiency summit to generate cost-saving ideas. How much money could Riverside County save annually in electricity costs by shutting down computers nightly?

In May 2009, Riverside City and County workers held an efficiency summit to generate cost-saving ideas. How much money could Riverside County save annually in electricity costs by shutting down computers nightly? $500,000

$750,000

$1.6 million

$5 million

6. During the LA County contract campaign, workers proposed ideas that would cut waiting times for marriage licenses and other paperwork at the Registrar Recorder in half. How long is the average wait?

During the LA County contract campaign, workers proposed ideas that would cut waiting times for marriage licenses and other paperwork at the Registrar Recorder in half. How long is the average wait? 2 minutes

20 minutes

2 hours

12 hours

7. In July 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger passed a budget that included $15 billlion in cuts, but because of our political efforts we saved health care for _____ children.

In July 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger passed a budget that included $15 billlion in cuts, but because of our political efforts we saved health care for _____ children. 700

7,000

700,000

7 million

8. Court employees raised a ruckus about overspending when state courts closed one day a month due to budget cuts. What did they uncover?

Court employees raised a ruckus about overspending when state courts closed one day a month due to budget cuts. What did they uncover? Spending on a computer system increased 35% to $1.7 billion

Building new courthouses while courts close

Double-digit salary increases for court executives while employees furloughed

All of the above

9. In November, the University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to partner with Los Angeles County to restore full services to Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital. Which of the following treatments or services are NOT provided currently?

In November, the University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to partner with Los Angeles County to restore full services to Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital. Which of the following treatments or services are NOT provided currently? Emergency services

Inpatient services

Trauma care

All of the above

10. On June 29, more than 300 SEIU members rallied on Wilshire Boulevard asking a top California elected leader to stay strong during state budget negotiations for working families. Who was it?

On June 29, more than 300 SEIU members rallied on Wilshire Boulevard asking a top California elected leader to stay strong during state budget negotiations for working families. Who was it? Assembly Speaker Karen Bass

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff

Sen. Dianne Feinstein

11. In September, public works crews led the effort to clean up the Angeles Forest after the Station Fire. How many acres were burned in the fire?

In September, public works crews led the effort to clean up the Angeles Forest after the Station Fire. How many acres were burned in the fire? 4,300

43,000

430,000

4.3 million

12. On Dec. 18, nearly 10,000 members voted on our newly approved bylaws. Which of the following do our bylaws ensure?

On Dec. 18, nearly 10,000 members voted on our newly approved bylaws. Which of the following do our bylaws ensure? Fair process on dues

More stewards

Better raises

Health care

13. LA City workers took what actions to save city services:

LA City workers took what actions to save city services: Joined firefighters to march on City Hall

Camped out on the mayor’s lawn

Spoke out in the media

All of the above

14. Santa Ana city workers convinced the city council to preserve quality and accountability to the public by not contracting out which city services?

Santa Ana city workers convinced the city council to preserve quality and accountability to the public by not contracting out which city services? Parks

Trash removal

Graffiti removal

A & C

15. How long did it take Ventura County members to collect 1,200 signatures for a petition calling for a new approach to preserve services?

How long did it take Ventura County members to collect 1,200 signatures for a petition calling for a new approach to preserve services? 24 hours

One week

39 days

Six weeks

SEIU 721 End of the Year Quiz

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2. In February, thousands of Californians rallied to defend vital public services from Governor Schwarzenegger’s cuts. How many SEIU 721 members visited the capitol and made calls to the governor’s office?

3. The economic downturn statewide presented a significant challenge for the LA County contract campaign. Which of the four did the Supervisors actually propose at the beginning of our contract campaign?

4. 721 members in every part of Southern California seized on contract campaigns to improve jobs and community services. Which of the following was NOT on their list?

5. In May 2009, Riverside City and County workers held an efficiency summit to generate cost-saving ideas. How much money could Riverside County save annually in electricity costs by shutting down computers nightly?

6. During the LA County contract campaign, workers proposed ideas that would cut waiting times for marriage licenses and other paperwork at the Registrar Recorder in half. How long is the average wait?

7. In July 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger passed a budget that included $15 billlion in cuts, but because of our political efforts we saved health care for _____ children.

8. Court employees raised a ruckus about overspending when state courts closed one day a month due to budget cuts. What did they uncover?

9. In November, the University of California Board of Regents voted unanimously to partner with Los Angeles County to restore full services to Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital. Which of the following treatments or services are NOT provided currently?

10. On June 29, more than 300 SEIU members rallied on Wilshire Boulevard asking a top California elected leader to stay strong during state budget negotiations for working families. Who was it?

11. In September, public works crews led the effort to clean up the Angeles Forest after the Station Fire. How many acres were burned in the fire?

12. On Dec. 18, nearly 10,000 members voted on our newly approved bylaws. Which of the following do our bylaws ensure?

13. LA City workers took what actions to save city services:

14. Santa Ana city workers convinced the city council to preserve quality and accountability to the public by not contracting out which city services?

15. How long did it take Ventura County members to collect 1,200 signatures for a petition calling for a new approach to preserve services?

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