News - SEIU Local 721

Victorious, Thousands Return To Work Stronger Than Ever

September 8, 2017

After an historic strike garnering the support of California’s top three gubernatorial candidates, thousands of workers across Riverside County returned to work today wearing “Stronger Than Ever” stickers, and Read More...

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 harassed or intimidated because you took action to defend our union, contact us 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 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 Convention Center. We'll meet at the Riverside Convention 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 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. Wednesday and Chiang at 11 a.m. Thursday. Join us on the strike line tomorrow morning! Wednesday 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 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...