Seventy-six percent of members in all regions voted to move forward in SEIU 721 and approve union bylaws that will provide a strong democratic structure for our union.
Get ready as we enter 2010. Great things will happen!
- Opportunities for members in all corners of the union to take on leadership roles.
- Participation in regional and chapter boards to determine local issues.
- Guaranteed regional strength and local control.
Third-party election staff prepare for the vote count, Friday, Dec. 18.
In the event that a Local 721 member wishes to challenge any aspect of the conduct of the 2009 Bylaws Vote, such challenges must be submitted in writing to the SEIU Local Elections Committee, 500 S Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020 by December 28, 5:00 pm, 2009. The Elections Committee will respond to all properly filed challenges in writing by January 7, 2010.
Herman Santos, Chair
SEIU Local 721 Election Committee
“This vote says we are part of a union that stands for something, solves problems and that we want to move forward not backward.”
Bob Schoonover, SEIU 721 President
“With our new bylaws we can now move forward towards a fair and equitable governance structure for all members – something we haven’t had for a long time.”
Akbar Chatman, Substance Abuse Counselor, LA County Mental Health Dept
“Passing the bylaws means a stronger union in 2010 that will strengthen our goals next year such as shaping our regional board, planning our contract campaigns and supporting members’ rights. This is an exciting moment”
Glenn Sanders, Riverside County, Database Administrator
“With our new bylaws, we can move forward in 2010 knowing that we are stronger and more unified as a union. It will give us power as we stand up for working families and the services we provide…in all of our communities.
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Grace Sepulveda, Client Benefit Specialist/Ventura County