SEIU 721 - SEIU Local 721

Palm Springs Members Reach TA; Vote Set for July 15

July 9, 2014

The SEIU 721 City of Palm Springs bargaining team negotiated a tentative agreement with Palm Springs management on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. City workers will see a 4% salary increase over the four-year contract. Members Read More...

Despite Member Protest, Hemet City Calls for Layoffs and Cuts

July 1, 2014

Morgan Newlin, Public Works Inspector II and SEIU 721 bargaining team member, addressed the Council on June 24. Newlin's job is one of those proposed for elimination.Following several weeks of City of Hemet worker testimonies on how proposed layoffs and cuts will affect working families and the Read More...

Upcoming COPE Town Halls: Who Will We Support?

June 18, 2014

With the primary over, COPE will be hosting a couple of more town halls to give SEIU 721 members the opportunity to hear from candidates in the previously "unendorsed" races. The winner of each of these races has the Read More...

June 2014 Primary Election Recap

June 11, 2014

SEIU Local 721 members made endorsements in 86 campaigns covering six southern California Counties. These races include statewide offices, state and federal legislative offices, as well various local races. The Read More...

Santa Barbara County Social Workers Are Standing Up for Child Safety

May 27, 2014

SEIU Local 721 social workers spoke up at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20 to urge the Board to support children in Santa Barbara County by improving recruitment and retention of social workers to keep children safe. Santa Barbara County social workers and Read More...

Palm Springs Bargaining Update: Moving Forward, Members Review Healthcare Options

May 26, 2014

Left to right, font row: Bill Notte - Fleet Technician I, Julie Butcher, SEIU 721 Regional Director/Chief Negotiator, and Nadine Fieger - Senior Code Compliance Officer; back row: Robert "Bobby" Klomhaus - Maintenance Worker I, Carolyn Notte - Senior Secretary, and Craig Wood Read More...

The Latest COPE Endorsements for 2014 (Updated-May 13)

May 13, 2014

SEIU 721 COPE members are kicking into high gear! Since December, they have been attending town halls, meeting with candidates and preparing to make recommendations for endorsements for the 2014 June Read More...

Votes are in – Congrats to the new Riverside County Bargaining Teams

May 2, 2014

In record numbers, Riverside County members voted to elect two Bargaining Teams that will have the opportunity to negotiate for contract improvements on two important topics - retiree medical benefits and job parity fairness. Votes were tallied by SEIU 721 members on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Click Read More...

Fight for Fairness is Paying Off for Riverside County Members

April 29, 2014

It wasn't quick and it wasn't easy... but the Fight for Fairness we started in 2010 has finally paid off for Riverside County SEIU 721 members. After a union wide push for pay equity and Read More...

Labor Board Rules in Favor of SEIU 721 Riverside County Members

April 28, 2014

Riverside County ordered to pay affected SEIU 721 members back pay and interest penalties for violating labor laws in 2009. After a lengthy legal process which lasted almost five years, the Public Read More...