25 years ago, the anti-immigrant ballot measure Prop 187 passed in the state of California after a campaign of fear and scare tactics waged by ideologues eager to demonize immigrants. Little did these peddlers of hate know, but Prop 187 would ignite a new generation of progressive activist leaders who … Read More
Over 100 SEIU 721 members, Ventura County Firefighters, Probation Officers and Operating Engineers showed up for the September 24th Board of Supervisors meeting to stand up for county services, union rights and for the safety and health of our communities. >>Download the flyer This show of solidarity set the stage … Read More
Our SEIU 721 Bargaining Team met on Monday and Wednesday with Ventura County negotiators. We presented our counter proposals and the County returned with theirs. While the County had improvements in some items, the County’s overall position remains disappointing when it comes to areas we have identified as our most … Read More
The Bargaining Team had its third meeting with County negotiators on Monday, October 7th. >>Download the flyer We provided updates on our proposals and stood strong on our key priorities – negotiating stronger wages, increasing the flex credit contribution, improving contract language and protecting good jobs. The County knows that … Read More
The SEIU 721 County of Ventura bargaining team met for the second time with management at the table on Sept. 23, 2019. The County came back with counter proposals on both economic and non-economic items for only some of our proposals. Their counter proposals were less than desirable; we’re still … Read More
Union visibility is about making our SEIU 721 presence known at our worksites – especially now that we’ve kicked off bargaining a new, strong contract with the County of Ventura, our largest employer in the Tri-Counties Region. Union Boards are a designated place where we can post information pertaining to … Read More
By now, SEIU 721 members under the Ventura County Employees Retirement Association (VCERA) pensions board – County of Ventura, Ventura Superior Court and Ventura Regional Sanitation District – should have received their VCERA ballots. We need your help. Now more than ever it is critical that we elect board members … Read More
Join us at our annual SEIU Local 721 Assembly and Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 15th! >RSVP NOW This year we’ll have face painting, game trucks, a live band and lots of great prizes. We’ll also have four In-N-Out food trucks! Don’t miss this event at Whittier Narrows Park … Read More
Welcome to the Ventura County Bargaining Headquarters. The bargaining team is finishing up its review of the contract and is busily creating our initial proposals. The team was armed with over 1,000 of your bargaining surveys to help create our priorities. We also have an army of Contract Action Team … Read More
Our SEIU 721 County of Ventura CAT team members showed up energized at our August 8th CAT meeting at UFCW 770 Hall in Camarillo. Solidarity remained strong throughout the CAT planning meeting as we heard from the bargaining team and member leaders with an update on bargaining. >>Download and share … Read More