News - SEIU Local 721

Help is Available for SEIU 721 Workers in the Thomas Fire Zones

December 27, 2017

On the heels of the most devastating fire in California history, families are still feeling the effects of the Thomas Fire. SEIU 721 members have been busy throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, helping Read More...

Happy Holidays SEIU 721!

December 22, 2017

‘Tis the season to gather with friends, family and loved ones! You and your fellow SEIU 721 Brothers and Sisters have worked hard all year. So be sure to enjoy the fruits of your labor over the holidays! And remember: While millions of people are enjoying Christmas and New Year’s Read More...

Ismael Castelan of Santa Ana Struck by Car While On the Job – and Needs Our Help This Holiday Season

December 20, 2017

Brothers and Sisters: Our fellow SEIU 721 member Ismael Castelan needs our help over the holidays! Ismael is with the City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Tree Crew and he was involved in a horrific, on-the-job Read More...

Agenda ’18 PowerPoint is here … and so is your LA County Bargaining Team Nomination Form!

December 19, 2017

Many SEIU 721 Brothers and Sisters who attended the Agenda ’18: LA County Bargaining Conference asked for access to the popular Agenda ’18 Presentation, where we outlined the challenges ahead for our union – and Read More...

Riverside County Officials End 2017 With Another Embarrassing Blow!

December 19, 2017

California’s Public Employment Relations Board issues complaint against Riverside County for prematurely declaring an impasse at the bargaining table. Against all odds, Riverside Public workers just got another reason to celebrate this season! The California Read More...

Gold Coast Transit District … new TA details here!

December 18, 2017

We’re pleased to announce a strong Tentative Agreement for SEIU 721 members at Gold Coast Transit – and your Bargaining Team recommends a “YES” vote! The new TA provides all members with wage increases each year for three years. It also includes a one-time $500 bonus Read More...

Bright Lights, Big Spending: Taking Our Message to the Festival of Lights

December 18, 2017

The Festival of Lights in Riverside is a cherished community event, uniting Riverside County residents in the cheerful goodwill of the holidays. However, as families sipped hot chocolate, listened Read More...

Public Employment Relations Board Issues a Complaint against the County of Riverside over Unfair Practices Charges

December 18, 2017

Statement from SEIU Local 721 President, Bob Schoonover on the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Issuing a Complaint against the County of Riverside over Unfair Practices Charges “We are emboldened by the Public Employment Relations Board’s decision to side with County Read More...

Riverside Faith Leaders Rise & Resist

December 14, 2017

This Monday, Temple Beth El and Rabbi Suzanne Singer in Riverside hosted a Rise & Resist summit, educating local faith and community group leaders about the threat of so-called "Right To Work" and Read More...

Supervisor Washington’s Great Holiday Escape

December 14, 2017

For more than a year, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has refused to bargain in good faith with the thousands of workers who dedicate themselves to making Riverside a great place to live Read More...