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USC Shuttle Drivers —We Did It! We Won Our Union!
The results are in — we showed our powerful unity and voted to join SEIU Local 721. Despite USC’s attempts to intimidate and discourage us from voting YES, we held firm, and we finally won the union voice that we deserve. Our historic union victory puts us on the path … Read More
The Union Difference for Bus/Shuttle Operators in the LA Region
The numbers don’t lie. Bus/Shuttle operators working with a union contract earn better wages, and have the power to form driver-led bargaining teams to negotiate their union contract.
St. John’s TA Review
We’ve done it again! After just one day of negotiations, we reached a Tentative Agreement on a historic 3-year contract that includes a new industry-leading standard $25 minimum wage at St. John’s Community Health! This contract also improves language around vacation requests, boosts longevity pay and more. Strong agreements like … Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Saundra Dixon
Black history is inseparable from the history of the labor movement and the history of SEIU Local 721. From the beginning, the fight for worker rights in the United States has been led, shaped and won by Black activists – from household names, to influential labor, civic and religious leaders, to millions of … Read More
St. John’s Bargaining: Team Elections & Survey
Preparations for our next labor contract at St. John’s are well underway! Vote now to elect your bargaining team members who will represent you and your co-workers during negotiations. Also, click the link below to fill out your bargaining survey if you haven’t already. Together We Win! Click Here to … Read More
Lunar New Year 2023– Manifesting Peace and Prosperity in the New Year
Our hearts are brimming with hope following the SEIU 721 Asian Pacific Islanders (API) Caucus’ Lunar New Year celebration on Tuesday, January 31st. Students and members of SEIU 721, SEIU 2015, SEIU UHW, SEIU 1000, SEIU 99, the SEIU 721 Executive Board, and the community packed the SEIU 721 auditorium … Read More
Statement from SEIU 721 President David Green on the death of Tyre Nichols
Statement from SEIU 721 President David Green on the death of Tyre Nichols: “SEIU Local 721 members send deep condolences to the family and friends of Tyre Nichols. Nichols’ death was unnecessary; he should be alive today. The horrific behavior of the officers in the video released last week underscores … Read More
Ratification Voting Extended at NEVHC!
Our contract ratification vote at NEVHC has been extended for a few more days! The online polls will now be open until 3 pm on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. This contract has several wins including a 16 % across-the-board wage increase, retention bonuses, increase in bilingual pay and more! Plus, … Read More