L.A. County CSW Candidates Win promotions and Retroactive Raises after Glitch
L.A. County CSW candidates fight for and win promotions and retroactive raises after DCFS personnel system computer glitch.
County of Ventura Human Services Agency Members Prepare for Bargaining
SEIU Local 721 Human Services Agency (HSA) members provide quality services to the most vulnerable populations in our county. HSA members met at IBEW Union Hall on July 13th in preparation for bargaining and discussed Issues like workload/caseload, retention, health and safety on the job, and how those items impact the community.
Newly Elected County of Ventura Bargaining Team
Meet your newly elected 2016 SEIU Local 721 County of Ventura Bargaining Team.
These members are from the Admin Support, Maintenance and Labor, Professional, Social Services, Supervisory, Technical Units and an At Large member and serve communities across Ventura County.
June 2016 President’s Report
Our top story this month is the victory by San Bernardino Professionals, a textbook example of how member leadership can use the “Power of Purple” — our union’s deep resources; our experienced negotiators; our skilled team of attorneys, researchers, and communications experts; and our relationships with community, clergy, and political leaders — to win game-changing wins at the bargaining table.
Ventura Superior Court Members Elect New Bargaining Team
SEIU 721 Ventura Superior Court members voted in their new bargaining team. Members voted at worksite meetings at all three different Ventura Court sites and the votes were tallied on Wed., June 29 at the SEIU 721 Ventura office.
SEIU Member Leadership Delivers a Big Win at TCRC
Thanks to SEIU member leadership, the Tri-Counties Regional Center has received additional funding from the State of California (ABX2-1 funds) and a large portion of those funds are required to be used for employee salaries. Salary increases are key to retaining the experienced professionals that our communities need to serve families with disabilities.
Santa Barbara County Bargaining Team Develops Foundation for Strong Contract
The SEIU Local 721 Santa Barbara County bargaining team met with County negotiators for its initial session. The SEIU team is in the process of formulating its proposals which will help strengthen Santa Barbara County – for workers and the rest of the community.
Riverside County – Walk In Our Shoes
SEIU 721 County of Riverside members serve the community and often County leaders and even high-level managers don’t understand the complexity, pressure and sometimes danger of the work that members do on a daily basis.
Human Services Agency Workers at County of Ventura Stand Up for Health and Safety on the Job
Recent bomb threats at HSA locations put the public and workers at risk. Management’s poor communication as these incidents evolved left workers and the public in the dark.