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Can A Woman Retire in a Man’s World?

As we spend the month of March celebrating the historic achievements of women, it is important to pay attention to the economic challenges women face, including the myriad obstacles to retirement security. The dream of Read More...

What’s a Fugazi?

Earlier this week on Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel, a super cute and talented five-year-old, who has an amazing ability to memorize famous monologues from movies, performed Matthew McConaughey's stock broker speech from the Wolf of Wall Street. In one of the first scenes, McConaughey takes the young Read More...

City of Ventura Bargaining Heats Up, Literally

Members rally at the SEIU 721 City of Ventura BBQ The SEIU 721 City of Ventura Bargaining Committee met in caucus on Wednesday, Feb.12, and met across the table with Ventura city management on Thursday, Feb. 13.'The Read More...

Get Discount NASCAR Tickets Today

Is one Labor Day enough to celebrate the contributions of working families to our society? No way.That's why NASCAR is honoring union members with discount tickets at an upcoming Auto Club Speedway race. Your union, SEIU 721, is a sponsor of this special offer. Here are the Read More...

Don’t Retire in California! What?!

In a state as beautiful, innovative and sunny as California, you would think everyone would want to retire here. Unfortunately most California's will not have the means to retire, according to a report by The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). NRIS released a Read More...

St. John’s Members Vote Yes

On Feb. 27, SEIU 721 members at St. John's voted to ratify a three year contract.This collective bargaining agreement is unprecedented. It lifts up SEIU 721 members by providing significant wage increases, including raising all wages to at least $15 an hour. St. John's Well Child and Family Center Read More...

Bargaining Begins in Santa Paula

The SEIU 721 City of Santa Paula Bargaining Committee met with City negotiators on Feb. 18. The Committee presented the majority of its proposals, including critical proposals on wages and health Read More...