221 Candidate Statements

Vote Now – BU 221 Ballot

221 Paramedical Technical Services Candidate Statements:

LVN Group

JANELLE JELKS

I think that I would do a great job at preparing and doing research about the climate of the market. I want to stand wth other union members to take a stand a make a difference. We must stand together and not let fear take over. We are family and family takes are of one another

CMA Group

MARY KHAZAN

I believe that Mary has the best interest of all in our department. She understands what needs to be done. She has also shown to be a fighter.

DOMINIQUE ROBERTS

I would like to nominate myself for bargaining for the CMA.

Nursing Attendant Group

MARITZA AYALA

No Statement Submitted

JANET BECKLES

I have been employed with the Sheriff department now for 18 years, I’m also a union steward and I believe it’s time for me to step up and try to get the changes we need. When I say changes it’s just not monetary there are so many things that LVNs county wide deserve and so many times we are over looked. I feel it is time for me to speak up or shut up

JOSE ALEJANDRO CORREA SR.

LVN are represented at the bargaining of benefits we are working like RN with exception but does not get the same benefits as RN. I want to be able express our concerns regarding our benefits.

TOWANDA FUDGE

My name is Towanda Fudge, and I would like to be a part of the barging committee representing Nursing Attendants. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. I have seen firsthand and experienced the difficulties that Na’s endures, such as lower pay, working short-staffed, and job overload. I would like to fight for them to demonstrate how vital they are to the medical field. It is time for a change! Please consider me.

CONCEPCION LOPEZ

my name is connie lopez i work at ovmc for 15 years as a cna . and have been thru a lot changes. like patient populatiion that we have now, more responsibility and less staff to do the work , always short of staff and every unit
and we had been asking help from 721 union . and we feel no soport . i think is the time for me to join as a union member to help ovmc work and every help we need

ARACELY MENDOZA RAMIREZ

Im nursing assistant in med surge for 2 years and 3 years I was in the flow pole in total of 5 years of experience Im very passionate at work I well always going to do what is safe and best for my patients. I would like my co workers also to feel safe at work.

MANUEL NOVELO

to be the voice and representing all the cna’s to have a better contract, wit more benefits, better salarys and increase the hospital items to improve the short sataff issues, working together to be better ….

JOHN SHEARER

My goal is to improve the working conditions and strengthen the compensation for all SEIU members.

LATONYA YOUNG

No Statement Submitted

LA KESHA YOUNG

With 24 plus years of service, I would be an exceptional candidate to represent Licensed Vocational Nurses throughout the County of Los Angeles. I want to be the voice to fulminate and bargain for what LVN’s deserve, emphasizing how our discipline contributes to patient care. I am strong, articulate, optimistic and not an averse to conflict. I am always up for a challenge.
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Radiology Group

RYAN BERNARDO

Ryan works hard everyday. He is the voice in our department. He will be an excellent nominee & we can all count on him.

ANDREW HUNTSMAN

Ready to get back to work, winning the best contract for our 721 members!

GILBERT LAZAR

No Statement Submitted

DEEPA RAJWANI

I am eager to join the contract negotiation team, bringing strong analytical and organizational skills. It’s crucial that our dedication is acknowledged in our contract.

Achieving equity in compensation is a top priority. The rising living costs in our area demand fair cost-of-living adjustments. With inflation surging since our last contract, our wage growth needs keeps up.

I look forward to fighting for fair and equitable contract for all SEIU 721 members!

JOHANNA RODRIGUEZ

No Statement Submitted

LORY ROXAS

No Statement Submitted

DAVID WILSON

Representing for radiation therapist

RHONJI WILSON

No Statement Submitted

Physical Therapy Group

RANDALL JOE

I have been with the County for 24 years as a physical therapist assistant at Rancho Los Amigos. I participated in the last negotiations when PTA’s were denied an inequity from the County. With the cost of living going beyond our last raise, I would like to represent LA County PTA’s and fight for better wages and benefits and for an inequity that we have been denied over the last 6 years.

Substance Abuse Counselor Group

VANESSA BUSTOS

I want to bring support and a voice to our unit. To ensure a safe and comfortable work environment. To ensure we are compensated fairly and that we always have the opportunity to continue to have career growth opportunities.

MICHAEL CARREON

No Statement Submitted

CLAIRE STEWART

I understand how under represented substance abuse counselors are. Id love to work on expanding SACs to PMRT and other departments SACs dont work. I would like to help install A SENIOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR where needed. Work on allowing SACs telework from home to have phone sessions as well as field sessions. Also work with other sacs to listen to improvements that can be made for SACs, and other in my bargaining units.

CHRISTOPHER VILLALOBOS

I am a substance use counselor here at Edward Roybal CHC and it is very important to me and others in my field within the county to be represented at the bargaining table. Our item is probably the only item that doesn’t have equitable steps or levels, and it is important to all counselors in LA County/DHS to be represented at the bargaining table to achieve this goal, and I’m your guy

Surgical Tech Group

SHERRON HAYES

I will try to accommodate my members as much as I can. I will be the best advocate for our members

NELSY HERNANDEZ

My name is Nelsy Hernandez, I currently serve as a Surgical Tech at LAG. I started my career with the county in 2018 at Harbor-UCLA. I am known for my integrity, dedication, and teamwork. My plan is to bring these values to my role as a stewart. My approach is always commitment, which I believe is essential for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. I am excited about the opportunity to serve and work together towards a prosperous future.

ERENDIRA IBARRA

I would like to be part of the bargaining committee, in order to help reach out to new members and educate them on their rights. I want to listen to my coworkers and share their ideas and address their concerns. Stagnant wages is an issue that must be addressed during this economic downturn.

Phlebotomy Group

SCOTT FACTOR

I am currently the Chair of bargaining 221 and would greatly appreciate if you let me continue to serve on the bargaining committee to help insure we get the best possible contract!

EVANGELINE GONZALES

If given a change to represent my fellow phlebotomists, I would like to voice their ideas and concerns to help create a bigger and stronger member. Ill advocate for a better pay to improve our quality of life and would be comparable or match with other hospitals.

MIMA IBARRA

No Statement Submitted

Psychiatric Tech Group

LEO ESPINOSA

I would like to be selected to be on local 721 bargaining committee.18 years as a county employee, Served two terms on bargaining committee. I want to represent the jail and to increase pay, increase steps, increase safety at work place, inequities, and keep medical and fringe benefits. Last bargaining I was able to win 5.5% monthly bonus for psychiatric technicians who work for Correctional health services.

Pharmacy Tech Group </h2

JOSE GONZALEZ

No Statement Submitted

At-Large Group

GARNIK ABADZHYAN

Will try to get the best contract possible for our bargaining unit

GUSTAVO DUARTE

He has been with department for a while and knows what we need

JASON GARCIA

I definitely want to make a difference within my bargaining unit. I am a team player and will represent everyone. I am really good at communicating well with others and have had several leadership roles including being a sales manager and a marketing director. I also have been a Respiratory Therapist since 2012, 12 years now.

AMBER GUIROLA

I would like to nominate Amber because I think she would be a great voice and point of communication for our department, having a good understanding of our field and having worked at Rancho Los Amigos for 7 years, she is the best option. Thank you for hearing out the nominations and hope we can make change for the better.

AIDA NUNEZ

No Statement Submitted

MICHAEL SANCHEZ

No Statement Submitted

ROBERTA TRUJILLO

“I am very interested in bargaining for our Union.
We need change!!
I am that change! I will to the best of my ability, with the help of our WFM to make changes for the betterment of our County, for us for the Union.”