News - SEIU Local 721

LA City 2017 Election SEIU Member Town Hall

January 20, 2017

Come join President Bob Schoonover and fellow SEIU members in interviewing candidates for endorsement. You will also have an opportunity to briefly hear from City incumbents: Mike Feuer, Ron S. Galperin, Bob Read More...

Riverside County Workers Are Refusing to Be Victims!

January 19, 2017

Following reports of physical attacks on Riverside County Hemet Clinic care providers and bricks being thrown through windows, SEIU Local 721 hosted a "We Must Protect Ourselves" self-defense course (WATCH VIDEO) for all Riverside County Hemet Clinic care professionals on January 18th. The Read More...

Professional Self-Defense Training for Riverside County Members!

January 12, 2017

On December 14th we filed a grievance demanding the County address the serious workplace safety issues, and we held a "Safety Check" immediately after to let them know that fearing for our lives at work is not normal Read More...

Bargaining to Raise the Standards (Riv. Co Bargaining News)

January 12, 2017

SEIU Local 721 members are bargaining to raise up the standards at every worksite and every department in Riverside County! Now more than ever, it's critical that we continue flexing our collective strength and Read More...

SEIU 721 County of Ventura Members Advocate for Proposals that Lift Up Ventura County

January 11, 2017

Members have a powerful voice and when we speak up we can affect real change, not just in our workplaces but also in our community. On January 10th, members spoke up at the Board of Supervisors meeting and advocated for a vital set of common good proposals aimed at lifting up Read More...

In Case You Missed It: Care Not Chaos Teletown Hall

January 6, 2017

A huge thank you to all our members who took the first step at standing up for the health and welfare of all Americans by joining our Teletownhall! In case you missed it CLICK HERE to listen to the audio recording. If you didn't receive a call it might mean we don't have Read More...

The Fight Starts With Us: Answer The Call Jan 9th!

January 3, 2017

Our Union will be hosting an urgent townhall by telephone on January 9th at 7:00 PM.You'll receive a call from President Bob Schoonover on that date and time, so you can hear about the impact of Read More...

Farewell to John J. Benoit, Riverside County Supervisor

December 27, 2016

SEIU Local 721 is very saddened to learn of the passing of Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit, who died on Dec. 26 at the age of 64 due to pancreatic cancer. He was a life-long Republican who understood that working hand-in-hand with unions critical to maintaining a strong public sector Read More...

Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!

December 23, 2016

So that everyone may spend time with family, friends and loved ones, all SEIU Local 721 offices will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 and will reopen the morning of Tuesday, January 3, Read More...

Fearing for Your Life at the Workplace Cannot be the New Normal

December 22, 2016

Hemet, CA --A group of care professionals at Riverside County's Hemet Clinic are taking an affirmative stand against the safety breaches that have hit an all-time high at the clinic. On Wednesday, Read More...