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Riverside County Employees: New Overtime Policy Is Bad for Public Services and Workforce

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More than 120 county employees rallied July 15 against new overtime policy that would threaten public safety, emergency services, and jobs in Riverside County.  Click here for news coverageKESQ | Desert Sun | Press Enterprise


 

Traffic Troubles Don't Leave Members Tongue-Tied

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Southland SEIU members are fed up with tangled traffic. Nearly 700 members shared their experiences through an online survey.

LA County members: Sign our online commuter petition now
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SEIU 721 Wins Suit for Public Accountability, Files Report with Government Watchdog

A judge ruled the County of Riverside failed to provide public documents in a timely manner. The July 11 ruling came a day after SEIU 721 submitted a report to the state audit board showing that public records indicate the County has illegally extended the employment of hundreds of temporary workers.
Read about the court ruling | Read about the audit board report


Harbor UCLA Workers Rally to Support Student Workers

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Dozens of SEIU 721 members at Harbor UCLA Medical Center rallied to help L.A. County student workers fight for their first contract on July 15.  Read more to view our slide show.

Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Take your activism to the next level. Participate in SEIU 721 and Camp Wellstone's training to become a candidate for elected office.
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Riverside County Nurses: Lagging Wages Produce Hidden Costs for Taxpayers

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Jessica Ferguson, RN

Riverside County RN wages are lower than their Southern California counterparts’, and that’s hurting staff retention and creating hidden costs for taxpayers.  Read what RN Jessica Ferguson told top County leaders...

721 Leader Steps Up to New Role

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SEIU 721 Interim President Annelle Grajeda

SEIU 721 members will lose a familiar face in Southern California but gain a powerful ally for quality public services at the national level.

Living With a Disability, and Doing the Job

Only 56% of adult Americans with disabilities are employed, according to the U.S. Census. SEIU 721 members are working to change that.

SEIU 2008: This Is Our Time

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SEIU's convention in Puerto Rico set an exciting direction for our 2-million-member movement. See what 721 members had to say, watch a special speech by Barack Obama, and get highlights on health care, organizing, and more.