NEW: Discount Tickets in Three Clicks
Here’s something exciting: all SEIU 721 members can now buy discounted recreation tickets online. Go for it!
Inland Area
Date Fair Update: Members Remind Public of Workers’ Rights
Under a canopy of date palms and light clouds, SEIU 721 Inland Area members held an information and public education booth at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival this past weekend. As photographs of Inland workers fluttered in the light breeze, members handed out posters reminding people of the great strides that have been made in the workplace due to the struggle and commitment of union members.
Riverside County Law Library Members Unanimously Ratify New Contract
SEIU 721 began negotiations with Riverside County Law Library management for a new contract almost one year ago. Instead of accepting a status quo, long-term contract, the bargaining team committed themselves to winning important gains in wages and healthcare benefits, which would be competitive with other public service workers
Inland Members Endorse Mike Hestrin for Riverside County DA
SEIU 721 Inland Area members have endorsed Riverside County prosecutor Michael A. Hestrin for the office of District Attorney. The countywide election is June 3, 2014. Mail ballots go out May 5.
City of Beaumont Members Ratify New MOU
SEIU 721 City of Beaumont members in the General Unit and Public Safety Support Services Unit have both unanimously ratified new two-year agreements.
Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Rent
Are you or a union member that you know struggling to make rent this month? There may be some help out there.
Save the Date: The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is around the corner
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival runs from Feb. 14 – 23 at the Indio fairgrounds. This is the first year SEIU 721 is helping to sponsor this annual event and we will have an SEIU 721 member booth inside the fairgrounds on Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 15 – 16 and Feb. 22 – 23 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Riverside Community Health Fair Set for Feb. 22
The 3rd Annual LULAC Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave., Riverside.
This is the second year SEIU 721 has helped sponsored this great community event, which helps those in need get free medical, dental, and vision care. Volunteers are needed to help with many different duties, such as patient check-ins.
SEIU 721 Members Support Philippines Relief
Late last year, the SEIU 721 Executive Board authorized a $2,500 donation to Haiyan Relief Funds on behalf of the union’s membership. The money went into a fund collected from SEIU Locals across the country. It will be dispersed to the organizations listed on this page.