SEIU Local 721 is very saddened to learn of the passing of Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit, who died on Dec. 26 at the age of 64 due to pancreatic cancer. He was a life-long Republican who understood that working hand-in-hand with unions critical to maintaining a strong public sector workforce and to supporting the very public services that union members provide.
So that everyone may spend time with family, friends and loved ones, all SEIU Local 721 offices will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 and will reopen the morning of Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Happy New Year!
Dozens of Behavioral Health Specialists, Clinical Therapists, and other care professionals gave insight into the on-going and troubling number of violent incidents that have taken place on the clinic’s premises. One by one they scribbled on a giant board their solutions to the safety crisis, solutions that ranged from fencing the employee parking to better-trained security on the County’s clinics premises.
On December 15, 2016, SEIU Local 721 filed a group grievance on behalf of Hemet Clinic care professionals against Riverside County to implement proper safety measures within 15 days of the filing. The legal filing cites County employees’ growing fear of being fatally attacked while on the job, and the serious need to better protect the patients they serve.
Congratulations! SEIU Local 721 members voted overwhelmingly by a 85% YES vote to ratify the tentative agreement with the County of Ventura!
Members are ready to deliver vital services that will lift up Ventura County!
We the frontline staff at Riverside County’s Hemet Clinic are taking a stand to cure the safety crisis that’s reached epic proportions at our facility.
L.A. County Social Workers in BU 711, 723 and 777 — you’ve worked hard all year providing vital resources and critical assistance to children and families throughout Los Angeles County. Don’t miss out on this special and well-earned reward!
We did it! Now it’s time to vote to Lift Up Ventura County!
Starting on Tuesday, December 13th through Thursday December 22nd you can make your voice count by casting your ratification vote at scheduled worksites throughout the County and every day at the SEIU Local 721 Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We did it! Our bargaining team reached a Tentative Agreement on a strong three-year contract that lifts up Ventura County.
Your unity and participation are making a difference in our campaign to lift up Ventura County. Members across the county are taking action by participating in unity breaks, rallies, Board actions and by casting votes to do Whatever It Takes.