It’s been a momentous Summer on top of an extraordinarily challenging year that, much like the COVID-19 pandemic, is not over yet. For many of us, as SEIU 721 Members, it has been especially difficult. We make up much of the frontline workforce that has kept Southern California functioning during … Read More
“In the aftermath of Jacob Blake’s shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, many will call for calm. But I support those taking action. The people must demand that elected officials at every level across America root out racism from the ranks of law enforcement, not just with heartfelt words but with significant … Read More
A virtual delegation of SEIU 721 members traveled from SoCal to Arizona with a message for U.S. Senator Martha McSally: Vote YES on the HEROES Act! Hundreds of SEIU 721 members amplified their voices by submitting videos of themselves telling Sen. McSally about their work and why securing federal funding … Read More
Congratulations to SEIU members on the election of their member-endorsed candidate for the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA) pension board, Cecilia Hernandez-Garcia. Cecilia is an SEIU 721 leader and former bargaining team member. She is a welcome addition to the board and is now the only woman and … Read More
We have incredible news. Last month, hundreds of our fellow SEIU 721 Members participated in the first ever local wide LGBTQ+ Union Pride Survey and we couldn’t be more ecstatic about the results. A great majority of you identify as allies of our LGBTQ+ community and wanted more info on the SEIU … Read More
Voting on our Tentative Agreement with St. John’s Well Child and Family Center has been extended and will now go through 6 pm on Thursday, July 23. Click on the link below to cast your vote and to see the TA Summary. SEIU 721 Clinics: United on the Frontlines & Stronger Together! … Read More
STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENT BOB SCHOONOVER, VICE PRESIDENT LINDA DENT, TREASURER DAVID GREEN, SECRETARY LILIAN CABRAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF GILDA VALDEZ ON THE DEATHS OF REP. JOHN LEWIS AND REV. CORDY VIVIAN: “For us to lose not one but two Civil Rights heroes in the same week is … Read More
Due to financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Northeast Valley Health Corporation is proposing changes to the 3.5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment that was scheduled to go into effect July 15. NEVHC’s original proposal was to postpone the entire COLA amount until January 2021. Our union’s counter offer … Read More
Every morning in California — we wake up and head to work, virtually or physically – without an idea of how our day is going to go. No two days are ever the same during this pandemic. We’re fulfilling roles that we never expected to ever do, and very often … Read More
We have a Tentative Agreement at St. John’s and now it’s time to vote for our new contract! We will be having a membership meeting this Wed. 7/15 at 7 p.m. to go over details of the TA. Scroll down for meeting info. and click the link below to view the … Read More