Re-Elect Laurie Lee to the SBCERS Pension Board

  Laurie Lee is OUR current General Membership representative on the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board. Vote online or by mail – September 13th through October 10th Look for your email with voting instructions on Wednesday, September 13th! Paper ballots must be received in the pre-paid return envelope


Update on County of Ventura JLMs – We Won!

We had a great victory when we won Joint Labor Management Committee language in our County of Ventura contract. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. Much to our dismay, the County took a minimalist approach to the JLM language and tried to stifle member voices


Ventura Superior Court – VCERA Update – We need your ideas

We’ve received a lot of questions regarding the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate a counter proposal to present to the


SEIU 721 Members Tell the Board of Supervisors – Don’t Silence Our Voice!

County of Ventura SEIU 721 members fought hard this past contract campaign to win Joint Labor Management committee language. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. But for months, County management has refused to allow SEIU 721 members to participate fully in the JLM process –


Ventura Superior Court Hosts Justice Jamboree

Ventura Superior Court frontline workers turned out in droves for the Justice Jamboree on Wed., Sept. 21. It was a lively event organized entirely by Courts members themselves and included a fun meet & greet with SEIU 721 President David Green. Attendees received swag bags filled with union goodies –


SEIU 721 TCRC Members Win Group Grievance!

CONGRATULATIONS! TCRC members enforce negotiated contract regarding cell phone reimbursement – including in-office support staff – and win!! When TCRC management reached out to our members to notify them that the COVID monthly stipend would be reduced to $37.50/month (from $70/month) and that if an employee was not getting the


Congratulations to our new SEIU 721 County of Santa Barbara Chapter Board!

You submitted your Chapter Board nominations to set the County of Santa Barbara on a winning path. Congratulations to our new Chapter Board members and to all who participated in the process. The Chapter Board’s role is to help represent you, help build our union power and to activate members



SEIU 721 Area Housing Authority Members Vote YES on Tentative Agreement

SEIU 721 Area Housing Authority members voted by an unanimous YES vote to approve the Tentative Agreement with management. This contract will help secure vital services for Area Housing Authority and help uplift our community. The agreement includes a 10.85% cost of living allowance in all salary bands. All unit