Inland Area - SEIU Local 721

Tapping into Compassion

July 21, 2014

(Photo Credit: Reuters) Protesters in Murrieta, California are intimidating and scaring children fleeing violence in Central America. That's why SEIU locals in California are launching a week of action. We want to Read More...

Palm Springs Workers Approve New 4-year Contract

July 16, 2014

The SEIU 721 City of Palm Springs bargaining team members are: Robert "Bobby" Klomhaus - Maintenance Worker I, Carolyn Notte - Senior Secretary, Bill Notte - Fleet Technician I, Caren Nelson - Account Specialist II, and Craig Wood - Mechanic Technician II. Eloy Alvarez, not pictured, served as Read More...

Riverside County Retiree Health and Job Parity Survey Now Open

July 15, 2014

UPDATE: 31 July 2014The survey is now CLOSED. Thanks to all the Riverside County members who responded, we received a record number of surveys. Results are currently being analyzed and will be shared with the Bargaining Read More...

Palm Springs Members Reach TA; Vote Set for July 15

July 9, 2014

The SEIU 721 City of Palm Springs bargaining team negotiated a tentative agreement with Palm Springs management on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. City workers will see a 4% salary increase over the four-year contract. Members Read More...

Despite Member Protest, Hemet City Calls for Layoffs and Cuts

July 1, 2014

Morgan Newlin, Public Works Inspector II and SEIU 721 bargaining team member, addressed the Council on June 24. Newlin's job is one of those proposed for elimination.Following several weeks of City of Hemet worker testimonies on how proposed layoffs and cuts will affect working Read More...

June 2014 Primary Election Recap

June 11, 2014

SEIU Local 721 members made endorsements in 86 campaigns covering six southern California Counties. These races include statewide offices, state and federal legislative offices, as well various local races. The results for all the races are below. Please note that some Read More...

Palm Springs Bargaining Update: Moving Forward, Members Review Healthcare Options

May 26, 2014

Left to right, font row: Bill Notte - Fleet Technician I, Julie Butcher, SEIU 721 Regional Director/Chief Negotiator, and Nadine Fieger - Senior Code Compliance Officer; back row: Robert "Bobby" Read More...

Votes are in – Congrats to the new Riverside County Bargaining Teams

May 2, 2014

In record numbers, Riverside County members voted to elect two Bargaining Teams that will have the opportunity to negotiate for contract improvements on two important topics - retiree medical benefits and job parity fairness. Votes were tallied by SEIU 721 members on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Click Read More...

Fight for Fairness is Paying Off for Riverside County Members

April 29, 2014

It wasn't quick and it wasn't easy... but the Fight for Fairness we started in 2010 has finally paid off for Riverside County SEIU 721 members. After a union wide push for pay equity and Read More...

Labor Board Rules in Favor of SEIU 721 Riverside County Members

April 28, 2014

Riverside County ordered to pay affected SEIU 721 members back pay and interest penalties for violating labor laws in 2009. After a lengthy legal process which lasted almost five years, the Public Read More...