The LA City Joint Labor-Management Committee and Personnel Department have launched the 2018 Wellness Survey to learn more about employee wellness interests and experience with the program. The deadline for submission has been extended to May 6th, so please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lawellness2018 to complete the survey and have your voice heard. … Read More
With the local economy in full recovery mode, the Fix L.A. Coalition demanded during official testimony before the L.A. City Council that City Hall restore 5,000 municipal jobs lost during the Great Recession. “Our infrastructure is of great neglect,” said Bob Schoonover, President of SEIU Local 721, which boasts approximately … Read More
From their actions, it seems that County of Riverside negotiators never had any legit intention to bargain in good-faith with frontline workers. It wasn’t even a year into “negotiations” when the County submitted their “last best” and final offer which was quickly followed up with a premature declaration of impasse. Here are the … Read More
In case you missed it, an independent Fact Finder appointed by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) asserted through fact finding what we’ve known all along — Riverside County’s frontline workers deserve more than the “regressive” last, best and final offer presented by the County. In a surprise to nobody, … Read More
With an overwhelming YES vote, Santa Barbara County members won a strong three year contract that protects retirement security and provides additional wage increases. 8% salary increases over the term of the contract* The SEIU 721 Santa Barbara County Bargaining Team fought diligently to go from seeing management proposals with … Read More
Solidarity remained strong throughout the “Not On Our Watch!” Union Leader Summit on Saturday as SEIU 721 members from across Southern California gathered at the Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Downtown LA to arm themselves with the organizing skills needed to win in the new Right-to-Work era. “Unions … Read More
A fun FREE event for LA County employees and their families. Healthy cooking demos with celebrity chefs Bryce Fluellen and Karolyn Plummer, “Barre” workout sessions, basketball free throw contests, arts & crafts for the kids, power walks, healthy snacks, giveaways and raffles. Yet another reason to remain #unionstrong! When we … Read More
The County’s Ship is Sinking After a months-long fact-finding process, an impartial fact finder appointed by the Public Employment Relations Board has found what we’ve known all along – the hardworking Riverside County public servants of SEIU 721 deserve more than the “regressive” last, best and final offer presented by … Read More
We did it! Our bargaining team reached a Tentative Agreement on a strong three year contract that protects our County and the key services our communities depend on. 8% salary increases over the term of the contract for PEPRA Employees 5.5% salary increase over the term of the contract for … Read More
SEIU 721 is partnering with LA county for this year’s Wellness Fair. There will be free health screenings – blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, BMI, vision. Massage therapy, flu vaccinations, ergonomics, and more. Sponsored by the Joint Labor-Management Advisory Committee on Productivity Enhancement. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9: a.m. to 2:00 … Read More