We will continue to fight – at our worksites and at the table – for real investment to restore and strengthen County services. United, we will continue to champion fair wages and workplace safety for all County members.
The new contract includes $1,500 in bonuses by July 1, 2017, raises of between 6% -15% during the life of the contract, new paid holidays, and an increase in employer contributions for healthcare over the first year of the contract
The newly ratified 2016-2020 contract covers over Riverside City workers who were negotiating with the City since the Spring and were working without a contract since July 1st.
Starting on Wednesday, October 19th through Thursday October 27th you can make your voice count by casting your ratification vote at scheduled worksites throughout the City and every day at the SEIU Local 721 Office from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Your resilience has delivered a package that we can all be proud of and puts the City of Riverside on track to protect and strengthen the middle class, and restore vital community services.
Wear your SEIU Local 721 purple gear every Tuesday and let the County know we’re as united as ever and are determined to win a contract that invests in all County frontline workers.
We have the power to champion and win a contract that guarantees living wages for all, prioritizes the safety and well-being of all residents and frontline workers, and restores public services to the highest levels.