ARA Meeting Features Updates on Retirement Issues By Daniel & Bernadette Burke SEIU 721 Retiree Committee The Alliance for Retired Americans(ARA) is a nationwide grass roots organization, launched in 2001 with more than 4.3 million members working together to make our voices heard in the laws, policies, politics and … Read More
After a two-year battle, SEIU Local 721 and LA County entered into a settlement agreement that will provide back pay for a two percent (2%) Advanced Degree Bonus for one year from January 31, 2017 through January 31, 2018 to eligible Nurse Practitioners assigned to the Department of Health Services (DHS). Due … Read More
For more than two years, Riverside County leadership has done its level best to lower the standards for the county’s hardworking public servants. This week, in reaching a tentative agreement with LiUNA Local 777, the county showed that it may be ready to abandon that destructive path. The county’s anti-worker … Read More
March is Social Work Month. In this spirit, SEIU 721 is proud to recognize the work of our members and our allies in the social work field by hosting our annual “Champions for Our Children” gathering. It will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 A.M. to Noon … Read More
Your San Bernardino Professional Unit bargaining committee is preparing to head to the table to fight for you, but first we need your help identifying our priorities for our upcoming contract. Please download and return the attached bargaining survey by March 15, 2019. You can give your completed survey to your … Read More
Last week, your SEIU 721 bargaining team began a new round of contract negotiations with management at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Interaction was positive but to make more headway, it’s critical for us – the members of SEIU 721 – to show our solidarity. That’s why we’re … Read More
Here’s a handy checklist of what to bring if you are volunteering for our humanitarian visit on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019: Your passport and/or proof of legal permanent residence (Green Card) A backpack Scrubs or purple gear Comfortable, sturdy, close-toed shoes Your personal medical kit (stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.) … Read More
Here are some helpful tips for everyone who volunteered to participate on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019. DO’s DO remember that we’re here to serve. We’re not on vacation. DO respect our local hosts. DO respect patient privacy. DO stay with our group. DO remain flexible. DO wear scrubs. DO ask … Read More
LAHSA Bargaining Team dedicates New Year to attacking ‘divisive and wrong’ wage system after closing out the holidays with ‘Walk on the Boss’ Your SEIU 721 bargaining team has been hard at work for us at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). As we finalize contract negotiations, the team’s … Read More
Hey Northeast Valley Health Corporation employees: Our rally is getting results! We held an after-hours Union Rally for Quality Patient Care last week and now NEVHC management has asked to meet with us to find a way to mitigate plans to layoff workers and reduce employee hours! We know how … Read More