The City of Simi Valley’s Stonewalling and Disrespect Compel Majority of SEIU 721 Simi Valley Members to Vote for Unfair Labor Practice Strike Authorization; Simi’s Vast Network of City Hall, Police, Transportation, Sanitation, and Community Services to Be Affected if ULP Strike Proceeds Forward
Simi Valley – City of Simi Valley members overwhelmingly voted in favor of an Unfair Labor Practice strike with a resounding 99% voting YES.
Dozens of City of Simi Valley members rallied at the Simi Valley City Hall, on September 22nd, building picket signs then rallying and marching in a strong show of union power. Simi Valley member leaders then announced the results of the ULP Strike Authorization vote.
Despite the overwhelming support by Simi Valley members, the ULP strike authorization does not mean we are going on strike just yet.
Simi Valley members are tired of the City stonewalling at the bargaining table and are ready to hold the City accountable for its bad faith bargaining and members are ULP strike ready!
Make no mistake, our resounding YES vote is sending a strong message to city negotiators and the City Council.
Photos of the ULP Strike Authorization Vote results announcement and rally area available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/seiu721/albums/72177720329227437/
BACKGROUND:
SEIU 721 is demanding that the City of Simi Valley negotiators honor all aspects of bargaining and stop stonewalling at the bargaining table. SEIU 721 and the city have been bargaining since May and our union contract expired on June 30, 2025.
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Contact: Jesse Luna (805) 535-3484, jesse.luna@seiu721.org
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