Bargaining to Raise the Standards (Riv. Co Bargaining News)
Now more than ever, it’s critical that we continue flexing our collective strength and continue speaking out to make Riverside County the employer of choice.
Riverside County
Fearing for Your Life at the Workplace Cannot be the New Normal
Dozens of Behavioral Health Specialists, Clinical Therapists, and other care professionals gave insight into the on-going and troubling number of violent incidents that have taken place on the clinic’s premises. One by one they scribbled on a giant board their solutions to the safety crisis, solutions that ranged from fencing the employee parking to better-trained security on the County’s clinics premises.
Riverside County Mental Care Professionals Demand A Fix To Chronic Safety Breaches at Hemet Clinic
On December 15, 2016, SEIU Local 721 filed a group grievance on behalf of Hemet Clinic care professionals against Riverside County to implement proper safety measures within 15 days of the filing. The legal filing cites County employees’ growing fear of being fatally attacked while on the job, and the serious need to better protect the patients they serve.
Riverside Co. Bargaining Update for Nov 28th
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.
Riverside City Council Approves Contract
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
Riverside County General Membership Meeting
It’s in our hands to champion a contract that guarantees living wages for all, prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all residents and frontline workers, and restores public services to the highest levels.
Purple Up Tuesdays With Riverside County
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.
Meet the Riverside County RN and General Unit Bargaining Teams!
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.
It’s In Our Hands to Raise Up Riverside County!
We SEIU 721 Riverside County members are united and committed to Raising Up Riverside County for our communities, and the hard-working women and men that keep the County thriving.
Time to Make Your Voice Heard to Raise Up Riverside County
Now more than ever, working under a union contract is the gold standard for American workers. But how much that gold standard shines is up to you as a union member, don’t let your opportunity to weigh in your new contract pass you by! The SEIU Local 721 Riverside County Bargaining Team is now taking an online survey of members’ priorities, issues and endeavors for the upcoming Riverside County contract, and now is the moment to give your input.