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 accident. While Ismael was working in a median at 17th and Bristol Streets, a … Read More
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 our strategy for success. It’s here! Just click on the image below and a printable … Read More
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 Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has issued another complaint against the County of Riverside for … Read More
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 plus steady increases in … Read More
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 to music and took carriage rides, something wicked lurked in the darkness. Like the citizens of Whoville, the people of Riverside … Read More
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 workers and issue a complaint against the County … Read More
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 the fight currently happening in Riverside. Rabbi Klein of CLUE provided a brief history of labor rights … Read More
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. To remind the supervisors that their decisions have real affects on real people and their families, … Read More
In the ongoing fight to end bullying at MLK Jr. Outpatient Center, frontline workers came together in an action to let management there know how bullying affects them, patients, other workers, and Just Culture. Dozens of workers stopped by during their breaks and shift changes to fill out “No Bully … Read More
(Last Updated 12/26/17 11:30am) Ready to Fight at the Bargaining Table to Get the Job Done! You cast your vote to stay on the winning path with the new LA City Bargaining Team. Congratulations to the new 2018 Bargaining Team! The Bargaining Team voting period was November 17th to December … Read More