News - SEIU Local 721

Riverside County Bargaining News 1.30.17

January 30, 2017

The SEIU 721 bargaining team has been negotiating in good faith with Riverside County but the county has continuously chosen to take the low road with an overreliance on aimless cuts rather than thinking through Read More...

County of Ventura – Get Healthy with SEIU 721 on President’s Day! – 5k Walk/Run

January 27, 2017

Join SEIU 721 members as we support the UFCW Local 770 Icaza Foundation at its 4th annual "Have a Healthy Day" 5k Walk/Run. Proceeds benefit Leukemia and local charities in our community. Our unity and participation is the foundation for a healthier community. >>Download and share the flyer Read More...

National Call-In Day: Take Action To Save The ACA

January 24, 2017

Today is National Call-In Day! Please join us in taking two actions: First, call the Senate - 1 (866) 426 2631 - to oppose Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services. He won't save any part of the Read More...

#CareNotChaos – Protecting the ACA!

January 23, 2017

The best way to welcome the new Administration is through unity and action - like our recent visit to Rep. Steve Knight's office in Palmdale to protect the Affordable Care Act. We are not giving up Read More...

LA City 2017 Election SEIU Member Town Hall

January 20, 2017

Come join President Bob Schoonover and fellow SEIU members in interviewing candidates for endorsement. You will also have an opportunity to briefly hear from City incumbents: Mike Feuer, Ron S. Galperin, Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Jr., Mike Bonin, Mitch O'Farrell, and Read More...

Riverside County Workers Are Refusing to Be Victims!

January 19, 2017

Following reports of physical attacks on Riverside County Hemet Clinic care providers and bricks being thrown through windows, SEIU Local 721 hosted a "We Must Protect Ourselves" self-defense course (WATCH VIDEO) for all Riverside County Hemet Clinic care professionals on Read More...

Professional Self-Defense Training for Riverside County Members!

January 12, 2017

On December 14th we filed a grievance demanding the County address the serious workplace safety issues, and we held a "Safety Check" immediately after to let them know that fearing for our lives at Read More...

Bargaining to Raise the Standards (Riv. Co Bargaining News)

January 12, 2017

SEIU Local 721 members are bargaining to raise up the standards at every worksite and every department in Riverside County! Now more than ever, it's critical that we continue flexing our collective strength and continue speaking out to make Riverside County the employer of choice. The more you Read More...

SEIU 721 County of Ventura Members Advocate for Proposals that Lift Up Ventura County

January 11, 2017

Members have a powerful voice and when we speak up we can affect real change, not just in our workplaces but also in our community. On January 10th, members spoke up at the Board of Supervisors Read More...

In Case You Missed It: Care Not Chaos Teletown Hall

January 6, 2017

A huge thank you to all our members who took the first step at standing up for the health and welfare of all Americans by joining our Teletownhall! In case you missed it CLICK HERE to listen to the Read More...