More than 150 union members and faith and community leaders gathered in the early morning hours at SEIU 721 headquarters over the weekend and embarked on a Humanitarian Aid trip to Tijuana, Mexico. SEIU Local 721 took the lead in arranging the “Faith Caravan” as social workers, registered nurses, and … Read More
On Thursday, the same day that Riverside County’s insulting contract imposition took effect, union strong Riverside County public servants hit the streets at dozens of worksites across the county, picketing and showing the county that imposition can’t stop SEIU 721 members. The pickets were a response not only to the … Read More
When pay discrepancies with our weekend bonus pay came up — we rose up to get what’s ours! Hundreds of you within the LA Sheriff’s Department (LASD) facilities took action in support of the grievance against LASD on bonus weekend pay. LASD wanted to initially only pay twenty-four people, but you sent e-mails in masse … Read More
The results are in! San Bernardino Courts employees have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strong tentative agreement that uplifts our work and the residents we serve. Our resounding yes vote locks in across the board salary increases, an increase in medical coverage subsidies and a $1,000 bonus! TENTATIVE AGREEMENT OVERVIEW … Read More
Court Reporter Online Voting Open for 48 Hours Our union has reached a strong tentative agreement that lifts up all of LA Superior Courts! To accommodate court reporter schedules, BU 861 will be able to vote on ratification online for a 48 hour period. To view your TA summary, click … Read More
Earlier this holiday season Registered Nurses launched an unprecedented fight for patient safety, ultimately winning a contract that takes important first steps in securing the high-quality health care all patients deserve. SEIU 721 Registered Nurses proved to be resilient when it came to protecting the health of the communities they … Read More
On Tuesday, Riverside County supervisors Marion Ashley, John Tavaglione and Chuck Washington voted to impose an insulting contract on Riverside County public servants. While the County sits on more than $150 million in reserves, they voted to impose a contract that raises our healthcare costs, cuts our step increases in … Read More
We did it! After months of exhaustive contract negotiations, LA Superior Courts has reached a Tentative Agreement on an excellent three year contract! Members will receive an increase in salary, guaranteed fully-paid medical and dental, and more! We achieved all of this by standing together to make our collective voice … Read More
LA County employees represented by SEIU 721 scored a major victory with our latest 3-year contract but there are still some points to work out for part-time and temporary employees. The Agreement reached between SEIU 721 and the County of Los Angeles includes a “$1,000.00 (one time only bonus) for all … Read More
These are turning out to be very happy holidays for tens of thousands of LA County employees! That’s because the long-anticipated, one-time $1,000 bonus – which was a result of our successful contract bargaining negotiations – is set to appear on our December 14, 2018 paychecks. The $1,000 bonus is … Read More