This is NOT the Time to be Making Deals. Shame on LA Superior Court for Trying to Take Advantage of the COVID-19 Emergency to Extract a One-Year Pay Freeze! During the COVID-19 Emergency, it is more important than ever for labor and management to work together to maintain essential services … Read More
The situation with COVID-19 is changing minute to minute, hour to hour. During this difficult time, we must remember what we have always known as Union members: strength in numbers. Today is national Census Day, an official kick off to efforts already underway to make sure every single Californian gets … Read More
Just days ago, SEIU 721 frontline medical professionals alerted the general the press and general public about the lack of access to critical Personal Protection Equipment including N95 masks. Today we are proud to inform you of an amazing victory that resulted in a new policy from the Department of … Read More
Our union has been in constant contact with Ventura Superior Courts to help protect workers during this Coronavirus pandemic, especially those who are on the frontlines. Since March 16th most Court workers have been at home and the Courts have only been open on a limited basis. Courts have been … Read More
COUNTY OF VENTURA Our union knows that the Coronavirus pandemic is paramount on everyone’s mind – especially those of us working directly on the frontline. Since March 13, we have been in constant communication with Labor Relations, demanding to be kept abreast of all communications sent to our members from … Read More
Managing Anxiety: Coronavirus Fears & Concerns Ongoing and evolving news of the coronavirus outbreak can naturally bring up fears and concerns. While feelings of anxiety are normal, they can make day-to-day life more difficult. We’ll share strategies to help you manage stressful thoughts and emotions. Learn how to stay informed … Read More
In response to the Union’s demand, the CEO will direct all Department Heads to place all non-essential employees in telework status and allow employees to work from home during the Safer at Home and Stay at Home orders. If the Department is unable to assign work that can be done … Read More
LA County Workers & “Safer at Home” Ordinance In light of last night’s press conference regarding the “Safer at Home” Ordinance in Los Angeles County, our Union President Bob Schoonover has already reached out to the County CEO to immediately address what this means for our LA County Members. Please … Read More
The results are in! SEIU members overwhelmingly approved amending our SEIU Local 721 Bylaws, and elected our 2020 SEIU International Convention delegation. Congratulations to our newly elected 2020 Convention Delegates. These elected members will be representing us at this year’s SEIU International Convention in April: Jessica Castillo, Region 1 Vickie … Read More
In order to protect the health and safety of our members during the COVID-19 crisis, the Delegate Vote Count scheduled for today March 19, 2020 is available via web stream. All SEIU 721 members can go to our seiu721.org webpage click on front page link directing you to the vote … Read More