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UNION 101: “Right to Work”

They say it's the "Right to Work."What they DON'T say is it's really the Right to Work....FOR LESS!This so-called "Right to Work" scheme has been around for decades - in fact, even Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out against it!The great Civil Rights Leader spoke about RTW in 1961 and Read More...

UNION 101: Glossary of Terms

Whether you're new to the union or have been a long-time member, here's a glossary that will help give you a better understanding of labor terms.Arbitration: To resolve disputes between an employee and an Read More...

Break Bread, Not The Budget!

Riverside County workers spread some early holiday cheer this week with a visit to the board of supervisors office.Accompanied by Rev. Copeland of St. Paul AME, we brought a gift basket to Supervisor Chuck Read More...

A Crack in Riverside County’s Armor!

Judge Throws Out Injunction and Labor Board Moves to Set Hearing for an Unfair Practice Charge! Right on the heels of a State Superior Court Judge throwing out a strike injunction on the grounds that no strike was imminent, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has Read More...

Las Virgenes Members Win a Contract That Includes a 3% Raise

We did it! Our SEIU 721 Las Virgenes Municipal Water District bargaining team worked hard to secure a strong one year contract that puts members and the District back on track. Our unity and collective participation were key in bringing home this contract. Congratulations Read More...

Riverside County Injunction Lifted! We Will Not Be Silenced.

Since we first announced our ULP strike back in August, Riverside County, and its outside attorneys, The Zappia Law Firm, have done everything they can to prevent us from exercising our legally protected right to strike.The day before the strike began, the County lobbied the court to enjoin Read More...