News - SEIU Local 721

SEIU Local 721 2016 Regional Council Election

July 7, 2016

It's official. The SEIU Local 721 Regional Council Election process is under way! Nominations for each of the four Regional Councils -- Los Angeles County, LA/OC Cities, Tri-Counties, and Inland Area -- will be Read More...

Ventura Superior Court Members Elect New Bargaining Team

July 5, 2016

SEIU 721 Ventura Superior Court members voted in their new bargaining team. Members voted at worksite meetings at all three different Ventura Court sites and the votes were tallied on Wed., June 29 at the SEIU 721 Ventura office. >> Download and share the flyer SEIU Local 721 Ventura Read More...

95% of San Bernardino Professionals say YES to Tentative Agreement!

July 1, 2016

95% of us voted in favor of the Tentative Agreement negotiated by our San Bernardino Professionals' Bargaining Team! Our tireless work over the past year has paid off: We've proven that we're stronger together Read More...

Calling all RNs & APRNs: Join us for dinner on the last Wednesday of every month!

June 30, 2016

The RN Professional Council (RNPC) and RN Bargaining Committee (RNBC) would like to invite you to join us for a special dinner meeting taking place on the last Wednesday of every month:Wednesday, February 22, Read More...

SEIU Member Leadership Delivers a Big Win at TCRC

June 29, 2016

Thanks to SEIU member leadership, the Tri-Counties Regional Center has received additional funding from the State of California (ABX2-1 funds) and a large portion of those funds are required to be used for employee salaries. Salary increases are key to retaining the experienced Read More...

Quality Services At DPSS Start With Us!

June 28, 2016

DPSS frontline workers and top management are rolling up their sleeves and setting in motion a series of much needed work groups to develop and enact real fixes for: the inequitable caseload distribution throughout the Countythe prevalent LRS glitches that slow down the Read More...

Santa Barbara County Bargaining Team Develops Foundation for Strong Contract

June 28, 2016

The SEIU Local 721 Santa Barbara County bargaining team met with County negotiators for its initial session. The SEIU team is in the process of formulating its proposals which will help strengthen Read More...

Statement from SEIU 721 President, Bob Schoonover, on Supreme Court Decision Blocking Immigration Relief

June 23, 2016

Sisters and Brothers, Earlier today the Supreme Court issued a 4 to 4 split decision in US v Texas. This is a blow against millions of working families, including members of SEIU Local 721. Across the country, more than 16 million Americans live in what are called, "mixed status families Read More...

L.A. County Children’s Social Workers Meet to Develop Roadmap to Child Safety

June 22, 2016

SEIU 721 leaders, staff and L.A. County children's social workers huddled in June to plan the fight against recent efforts to scapegoat CSWs for the child safety crisis at L.A. County Read More...

San Bernardino Professionals Win Historic Deal!

June 22, 2016

We did it! After a year of organizing and action, we've secured a deal that begins the long process of restoring vital San Bernardino County services hobbled by attrition and short-staffing. Our Read More...