It’s a critical year for working people. With COVID-19 still upon us and the economy collapsing around us, the stakes are higher than ever. That’s why we held a “State of the Union” – so we’re all on the same page and know the facts. Like so many other important … Read More
For many SEIU 721 workers, in the course of their work they are required to confront and clean – whether it is germs, viruses, and diseases at a hospital or to clean up city parks to keep them safe. A virus as deadly as COVID-19 is different though and every day … Read More
The following update from our meet and confers with Riverside County applies to DPSS workers. 1. More sanitizing items available for members: The Department will have a control point person at each region that will micromanage current supplies. The department is having a hard time looking for supplies (due to the shortage) … Read More
SEIU participated in a meet and confer with Riverside County to discuss latest developments surrounding COVID–19. One of the items of discussion was implementation of FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) which allows leave time in the event you or someone you care for becomes symptomatic of or tests positive for … Read More
SEIU 721 continues to meet and confer with the City of Riverside to discuss the latest developments surrounding COVID–19. Here are the latest updates. Closures and Service Interruptions: Employees will remain in full paid status during facility closures or service interruptions in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Sanitation Employers will ensure that hand-washing and … Read More
Many members of SEIU 721 are asking where we can donate to help the people of Puerto Rico, who were recently hit by a massive 5.9 magnitude earthquake. Thanks to the AFL-CIO United Way World Partnership, we have several choices – all of which will go a long way toward … Read More
We’re proud of our strong TA. We made NO concessions. Plus, the TA offers members a 7% across-the-board salary increase, a $1,000 bonus and increases to the medical coverage subsidy! Our Union is holding several important General Membership meetings next week to update everyone on the details and to give … Read More
Los Angeles— Less than 24 hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ushered in the so-called “Right to Work” era for public sector workers, hundreds of union workers from a cross-section of L.A. unions united at City Hall to denounce the court decision and show their solidarity. The colorful display of … Read More
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its anti-worker decision in the long-awaited Janus v. AFSCME. To the surprise of no one, the Court ruled 5-4 in favor of establishing a national so-called “Right to Work” for public employees, further rigging the system against working families. Today’s decision is the … Read More
We Have A Tentative Agreement With Riverside County! After more than three years of worker actions, almost 40 ULPs, a 2-day strike, and numerous negotiation sessions your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Riverside County! The SEIU Local 721 bargaining committee persevered … Read More