BANG! BOOM! POW! On the heels of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) issuing a handful of complaints to kick off the month, the Labor board has issued yet another round of complaints against the County, bringing up the total to 11(and counting)! As if the latest flogging wasn’t enough, … Read More
Who will be the next Governor of California – and what’s their plan for the Golden State? Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the candidates at the SEIU California’s “One Voice” Town Hall meeting this Sat., Jan. 27 at LA Trade Tech. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. and … Read More
On the heels of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) filing not one, but multiple complaints against the County of Riverside in the last few weeks, the Labor Board has once again lambasted the County by issuing a complaint over its retaliatory treatment of a nurse at RUHS. The County’s … Read More
The County thought they could threaten workers for showing their union pride—wrong! Since contract negotiations began with the County of Riverside, management has pulled every stunt in the book to break down workers and silence our united voices. Despite the County’s ruthless attacks on County employees — we’re still standing! … Read More
Lt. Governor and gubernatorial hopeful Gavin Newsom visited the SEIU Local 721 Inland Area office today for a town hall conversation with union members, community leaders and Riverside County residents. Prior to the town hall, Lt. Governor Newsom met with several Riverside County workers, who told him about the County’s … Read More
‘Tis the season to gather with friends, family and loved ones! You and your fellow SEIU 721 Brothers and Sisters have worked hard all year. So be sure to enjoy the fruits of your labor over the holidays! And remember: While millions of people are enjoying Christmas and New Year’s … Read More
California’s Public Employment Relations Board issues complaint against Riverside County for prematurely declaring an impasse at the bargaining table. Against all odds, Riverside Public workers just got another reason to celebrate this season! The California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has issued another complaint against the County of Riverside for … Read More
The Festival of Lights in Riverside is a cherished community event, uniting Riverside County residents in the cheerful goodwill of the holidays. However, as families sipped hot chocolate, listened to music and took carriage rides, something wicked lurked in the darkness. Like the citizens of Whoville, the people of Riverside … Read More
Statement from SEIU Local 721 President, Bob Schoonover on the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Issuing a Complaint against the County of Riverside over Unfair Practices Charges “We are emboldened by the Public Employment Relations Board’s decision to side with County workers and issue a complaint against the County … Read More
This Monday, Temple Beth El and Rabbi Suzanne Singer in Riverside hosted a Rise & Resist summit, educating local faith and community group leaders about the threat of so-called “Right To Work” and the fight currently happening in Riverside. Rabbi Klein of CLUE provided a brief history of labor rights … Read More