SEIU Local 721 President Bob Schoonover announced today that elections will be held to fill two vacant seats on the union’s Executive Board – one representing LA County and another for the City of Los Angeles. “These two open seats are great opportunities for members who want to take an … Read More
There’s one in every group. You know the one: Everyone goes out to eat. Everyone orders. Everyone eats. Everyone pulls out their method of payment, well, everyone except that friend who conveniently left their wallet at home (again) and offers empty promises to “chip in next time.” We all have … Read More
“In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, such as ‘right to work.’ It is a law to rob us of our civil rights and job rights. Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining by which … Read More
Led by SEIU 721 members, CAUSE, and other community groups, over 100 participants and volunteers filled the Oxnard Performing Arts Center for our July 30th Citizenship Fair. Dozens of legal permanent residents are now on a path to U.S. citizenship after filling out their N-400 forms with the help of … Read More
Together, SEIU 721 members have spent countless hours working alongside residents and community groups to make Oxnard a Sanctuary City. On July 25, the Oxnard City Council voted to make our demand a reality! Now more than ever before, it’s critical that our elected leaders stand up for all working … Read More
“If someone tried to deprive you of your rights, you’ve got to resist it. You’ve got to resent it. You’ve got to fight against it.” -A. Phillip Randolph SEIU Local 721 members are gearing up for the July 22nd Unity Summit to continue to stoke the union fire that brought … Read More
When tens of millions were threatened with the loss of their healthcare coverage, hundreds of thousands were threatened with the loss of their jobs, and tens of thousands were threatened with the loss of their lives, we fought back! When we fight we win! Last night, after proposing three different … Read More
After one-year of negotiations, Riverside County submitted their “last best” and final offer on July 19th–and it’s sickening. It’s sickening that the County has decided to take deliberate steps that will weaken public services, and hurt the recruitment and retention of dedicated skilled frontline workers. The County demonstrates once again … Read More
In a milestone moment for SEIU Local 721, hundreds of members took the oath to become Rise & Resist Leaders at an inaugural Unity Summit held at St. Sophia Cathedral in South Los Angeles this past Saturday, July 22. “Our union is facing a serious threat – the threat of … Read More
Two Year Deal Includes Wage Increase and Additional Comp Time The Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) bargaining team reached a tentative agreement on a strong two-year contract that strengthens our District. Through your unity, participation and overwhelming YES vote, we won a contract that includes salary increases of 2.5% in … Read More