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Riverside County Per Diem Unit Ratifies First Contract

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Mukesh Shah, left, Pharmacist, helps bargaining team member Jacob Parker, RCP II, right, tally the vote count.

The SEIU 721 Riverside County Per Diem bargaining unit members voted unanimously to accept the tentative agreement reached with management. Per Diem workers are set to receive raises and other economic incentives and union rights, pending approval from the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting.

The vote count was held Aug. 5 at the SEIU 721 Inland Regional office in Riverside.

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“This is what we worked for. From voting to join 721 to negotiating this contract – our hard work has paid off. ” – David Spurbeck, SEIU 721 Per Diem bargaining team member and RCP II

Click here to view a flyer from the count.

Stay Informed

Are you a Riverside County Per Diem employee interested in more information about the contract or workplace issues? Contact SEIU 721 organizer Katelyn Nguyen at (213) 300-5177 or by email katelyn.nguyen@seiu721.org, or the SEIU 721 Member Connection (877) 721-4968.