Santa Maria Sun / NewsCover StoryVOLUNTEERS 2021Santa Barbara County Foodbank volunteers reflect back on what it was like to serve the community during unprecedented times of need BY MALEA MARTIN Sherri Ederer started volunteering at The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County about a year and a half ago, meaning she was well-acquainted with what typical operations looked like pre-pandemic. So when the public health crisis began to take hold, the sudden increased need for food bank services was striking. “I tend to sign up for pre-pack, which is where every bag is packed... [ Read Article ] News of the Week
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Santa Maria Sun / OpinionCommentaryPay equity is essential in local government jobsAnyone who works for a living gets paid to do it; the amount they receive depends on what the employer feels the job is worth. Most employee unions, large employers, and government agencies employ experts to establish what they call “pay equity.” But how do they do it? This is important information when worker representatives (unions) are negotiating compensation packages with the employers and weigh heavily ... [ Read More ] Canary
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