What’s Going On?
The SEIU 721 Simi Valley Bargaining Committee agreed to a 90-day extension of the existing contract between SEIU 721 and the City of Simi Valley. The City requested the extension in early May so that the new City Manager, Eric J. Levitt, has a chance to “acclimate” himself to the City.
SEIU 721 members from Tri-Counties traveled to Sacramento to stand up for the California healthcare safety net and to expand medi-Cal at the May 15 rally. Many SEIU locals and thousands of members sent a loud and clear message to Governor Brown during the day-long rally and lobbying day.
SEIU 721 member Art Mora, Public Works Maintenance Worker for the County of Ventura, spoke at the May 7, 2013 Board of Supervisors meeting. Art shares what he does at work and how the County of Ventura works because we do. The SEIU 721 County of Ventura Bargaining Committee is currently in negotiations with the County.
My name is Art Mora and on a personal note, I thank those responsible for keeping the Cross on the County Logo.
I work for Public Works Agency as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. I am also an active SEIU 721 member.
Thousands showed up for the May 1 march for immigration reform and International Workers’ Day in downtown Los Angeles. SEIU 721 members, allies, and communities group took to the streets as immigration reform is being discussed in the United States Senate.
On April 28, David Goldstein, Environment Research Analyst for the County of Ventura, and Shannon Abramovitch, Child Support Services Specialist for the County of Ventura, represented SEIU Local 721 at the “Volunteer Recognition Event” of Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County.
SEIU 721 members and community will be marching on May 1 in support of comprehensive immigration reform and to celebrate International Workers Day. The March will start at 12: p.m. at Olympic and Broadway in Los Angeles and end at La Placita Overa.
SEIU 721 COPE and members in the Tri-Counties endorsed Bert Perello and Mario Quintana for the City of Oxnard special election for City Council.
SEIU 721 County of Ventura members have held actions over the past several weeks in solidarity with the Bargaining Committee. The Bargaining Committee presented the last of its proposals on April 8 and will receive the County’s response on April 25.
On Wednesday, April 10, SEIU 721 members presented People for Community Improvement representatives a donation of $3,000. These funds will be used by People for Community Improvement to continue its mission of helping young people recognize their potential, while introducing positive ways of expressing their energy and giving back to the community.
Over 20 SEIU 721 members and their families joined over 1,000 other community members, activists, families and organizations at the Cesar Chavez March for Immigration Reform march in Oxnard on March 24, carrying signs and banners that called for a clear and comprehensive immigration reform policy.