SBCERA Bargaining Team Nominations 2021
The nomination period for our SBCERA Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that have fallen behind everyone else and should receive market adjustments. Nominations for the Bargaining Committee Team are open now and must be received … Read More
Riverside County Reopener Bargaining Team Nominations 2021
The nomination period for our Riverside County Parity Pool Reopener Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that have fallen behind everyone else and should receive market adjustments. Nominations for the Bargaining Committee Team are open now … Read More
2021 San Bernardino Courts Bargaining Team Nominations
What is a Bargaining Committee Team? A Bargaining Committee Team is a committee of Local 721 members who are elected to lead Local 721’s negotiations at the bargaining table. Committee members will work with other Local 721 members to identify ideas and develop contract proposals. Committee members also meet with … Read More
Enough is Enough, Trump Must Be Removed – A Statement by SEIU Local 721 President Bob Schoonover
“The storming of the United States Capitol on Wednesday was the nadir of a presidential regime defined by hateful rhetoric, racialized violence and deliberate cruelty, both large and petty. As most of this nation is preparing for a peaceful transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden in two weeks, it’s … Read More
Essential Workers Get it Done in Georgia – A Statement from SEIU Local 721 President Bob Schoonover
“Early Wednesday morning, when the senate races in Georgia were called for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, essential workers around the country celebrated the payoff of years of relentless organizing. Thanks to record turnout across the state by black, Latino and AAPI voters, the people of Georgia elected two … Read More
Don’t Get Scrooged
You may have received a mailer recently from an outfit called the Freedom Foundation, suggesting that you can “give yourself a Christmas bonus” by quitting your union. You should know that the Freedom Foundation is one of many front groups funded by ultra right-wing oil billionaire Charles Koch dedicated to … Read More
Getting Anti-Worker Spam Emails At Your Job?
We’ve been receiving reports that anti-worker organizations have been spamming SEIU 721 members with deceitful messages in an attempt to trick LA County and LA Courts workers into giving up your union power. Let me clear something up right off the bat. Member dues do not go toward political candidates. … Read More
On July 20, SEIU Supports #StrikeForBlackLives
Workers across the country are preparing for “Strike for Black Lives” on July 20 – a national day of worker actions to demand racial and economic justice, including in the workplace. Working people in more than 20 cities will demand action from corporations and the government to dismantle white supremacy … Read More
We Saved the $15 Minimum Wage
Years back, SEIU 721 fought tooth and nail for a $15 minimum wage in LA County and today we successfully protected our victory! Today, the LA County Board of Supervisors announced that they will not be voting to postpone this year’s increase for working people. SEIU 721 represents more than 60,000 workers … Read More