County of Ventura News - SEIU Local 721

County of Ventura Layoffs – Frequently Asked Questions

May 28, 2019

We'll update this post as we get more information.-- When did the union know about the layoffs? We were officially notified on May 28, 2019. What is the union doing about it? Per the MOA the County and your Read More...

Ventura County Wellness Program – Time to Get Healthy!

May 2, 2019

The Ventura County Wellness Program (VC-WELL!) provides and encourages workplace programs and practices to promote the overall health & well-being of County employees.All regular County employees and their spouses are eligible to participate in an annual Wellness Profile screening, Read More...

County of Ventura Bargaining Team is Set!

March 22, 2019

You sent in your bargaining team nominations and the new team is ready to fight at the bargaining table to lift up Ventura County!Over the next weeks your unity and involvement will be crucial to ensure we win a Read More...

County of Ventura – We Need Your Input for Bargaining

January 31, 2019

It's time to prepare for our upcoming bargaining campaign for County of Ventura employees. We need to hear from you! It is critically important that we incorporate your voice in this bargaining process.It is only Read More...

We Honor Dr. King’s Legacy of Fighting for Working Families

January 15, 2018

Today SEIU 721 members in Los Angeles and Oxnard joined marches honoring Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights leadership and tireless advocacy for labor rights and economic justice. In Los Angeles, a parade led by SEIU 721 members leaders like St. John's Chief Steward Gary Poe Read More...

Help is Available for SEIU 721 Workers in the Thomas Fire Zones

December 27, 2017

On the heels of the most devastating fire in California history, families are still feeling the effects of the Thomas Fire. SEIU 721 members have been busy throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, helping provide emergency response services at hospitals and Read More...

SEIU 721 Frontline Workers Handle Massive Emergency Response as Their Own Homes Are Threatened by Thomas Fire

December 13, 2017

Fifth Largest Wildfire in California History Impacts SEIU Members Working at Over 20 Sites throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties VENTURA, CA – Scores of SEIU 721 members living Read More...

Bob Schoonover’s Statement on LA and Ventura area fires

December 5, 2017

SEIU 721's president and members urge residents to heed evacuation warnings, and thank public sector frontline and service providers for their heroic work. Los Angeles, CA—“The wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County are having a big impact on our union. Many Read More...

REPRESENTATIONAL WIN OF THE MONTH 721 Tri-Counties Delivers Retro Pay to Ventura County Worker

May 8, 2017

As an SEIU member, you're part of a family that can't be ignored when we raise our collective voice. When our union comes together to address the problems of individual members, we can move mountains Read More...

Human Services Agency Workload Committee Election Results Are In!

March 3, 2017

Your unity and participation are the foundation for a strong workplace that helps provide vital social services for our community. Member voices are powerful and you spoke up when you cast your Read More...