News - SEIU Local 721

Going Back To Work – Know Your Rights

September 7, 2017

On the heels of a powerful two day strike that’s given us tremendous momentum, here’s what you need to know about what comes next for SEIU Local 721 represented members. FIRST – If at ANY point you feel Read More...

March and Takeover of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Building!

September 7, 2017

Riverside, CA — SEIU 721 represented Riverside County employees aren’t holding back from moving the County to end their unfair practices, and our momentum is not up letting up anytime soon. As if thousands of striking Riverside County employees descending on the RUHS flagship hospital wasn’t Read More...

Voices of Labor Day: A Pension Saved is A Pension Earned

September 6, 2017

By Bob May Over Labor Day weekend, Ventura County beaches will have transformed into a massive playground for thousands of people celebrating the end of summer. But for me, the beach is my worksite — where I’ve Read More...

ULP Strike Day 2 – March On The Administration Building

September 6, 2017

Day One of the ULP Strike is wrapped up! Thank you to everyone who came out and made sure that the County heard our voices! Day Two of the strike begins on Thursday, September 7th at 7:30 a.m. at the Riverside Read More...

More Than 1,000 Workers Picket Riverside University Hospital

September 6, 2017

Despite the County's attempts to block some workers from striking, more than 1,000 Riverside County employees picketed for several hours outside of the Riverside University Hospital Wednesday morning - sending a strong message to management that we're not backing down! The Read More...

Three Leading Gubernatorial Candidates John Chiang, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa Join Striking Riverside County Workers

September 6, 2017

Three Leading Gubernatorial Candidates John Chiang, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa Join Striking Riverside County Workers; Demands Include a Halt to Chronic Safety Breaches and an End to Labor Law Violations SEIU 721 Represented Riverside County Employees Including Read More...

REPORT TO STRIKE LINE – Wed. Sept. 6th – 6:30 a.m.

September 5, 2017

Three leading gubernatorial candidates - John Chiang, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa will join striking Riverside County workers - Newsom at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Villaraigosa at 9:30 a.m. Read More...

Riverside County Court Decision Update – TUESDAY Sept 5th – 8:30 p.m.

September 5, 2017

COURT DECISION UPDATE – Tuesday, September 5th @ 8:30PM First and foremost the unfair practice strike actions scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th and Thursday, September 7th are still legally protected and still moving full speed ahead! Late Tuesday in court, a Riverside County Judge Read More...

Riverside County Court Decision Update – TUESDAY 6:10PM

September 5, 2017

COURT DECISION UPDATE – Tuesday, September 5th @ 6:10PM There is still no final decision on how many – if any –workers will be prohibited from participating in the strike. It is possible Read More...

LAC+USC STEMI Team Win Recognition from the Board of Supervisors

September 5, 2017

Our SEIU 721 member-led, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Team at LAC+USC, has been recognized for being in the top 3 of emergency response times! Supervisor Hilda Solis presented our SEIU Read More...