City of Riverside - SEIU Local 721

City of Riverside Chapter Bargaining Team Election Underway

January 8, 2016

Have a Voice in Your Chapter As we enter the new year, the SEIU 721 City of Riverside chapter General and Refuse units are ready to enter into negotiations for a new contract. Nominations are in, and ballots have been Read More...

Inland Members – Community Hold Toy and Food Drive and Holiday Picnic

December 14, 2015

For past month, SEIU 721 Inland members gathered unwrapped toys and non-perishable food for this year's Holiday Toy and Food Drive. On Saturday, Dec. 12, they came together at Bryant Park in Riverside, to celebrate and donate the goods to Olive Crest, a non-profit foster service organization. Read More...

City of Riverside Managers Spend Day “Walking in Our Shoes”

September 9, 2015

This year SEIU 721 City of Riverside members wanted to do something different to commemorate Labor Day. They reached out to City management with the idea to show department heads, City Council members and executive staff Read More...

Public Service Week: SEIU 721 Members Proud to Serve

April 28, 2015

Did You Know? · The first person to set foot on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was a public employee· More than two million public employees protect our nation through service in our armed forces· The majority of children Read More...

Why I’m Fighting for Social and Economic Justice and You Should Too

March 17, 2015

Rosario de la Cruz, left, translates for Barbara Hunter, right, as she talked about the importance of the Fight for $15. My name is Barbara Hunter. I'm a single mom of two. I work for the City of Riverside, and I am a proud union member of SEIU Local 721. I want to tell you Read More...

Inland Members Collect Toys-Food for Needy Families

December 14, 2014

As the sun peaked out under retreating storm clouds, the SEIU 721 City of Riverside chapter teamed up with Riverside County members, IBEW Local 47 and the Riverside Police Officers Association for a joint union canned food and toy drive that concluded with a fun Holiday Barbecue Read More...

Riverside Customer Service Reps Stay Cool in the Heat

September 30, 2014

Gloria Melendez, City of Riverside Customer Service Representative and SEIU 721 steward, displays her union pride and smile while answering calls at the Public Utilities Call Center. Having gone Read More...

Riverside Community Health Fair Set for Feb. 22

January 28, 2014

The 3rd Annual LULAC Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave., Riverside. (First come, first served.) This is the second year SEIU 721 has helped sponsored this great community event, which helps Read More...