County of Ventura Bargaining Update #4 – September 26 2025

We met with negotiators on Wednesday, September 24 and we still have not received an initial economic proposal from the county. We will continue to fight for a strong contract so that members can live where we work. We TA’d on three items – meal and rest breaks for hospital


City of Simi Valley Members Vote Yes on ULP Strike Authorization

After days of voting, the results are finally in! 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, building picket signs then rallying and


County of Ventura Bargaining Update – August 19 2025

Our bargaining team has sent our initial bargaining proposals to the county and we will be meeting on August, 20, 2025 and again on September 3, 2025 to have our first discussions with County management. The proposals reflect the top three priorities of members based on the bargaining surveys –





Our Strike Made Headlines – Now LA County’s Feeling the Heat

Thanks to our solidarity, we’ve already secured movement at the bargaining table — including increased contributions to medical coverage. But instead of negotiating in good faith, County leadership continues to drag their feet, delay progress, and disrespect our union.


County of Ventura 2025 Bargaining Team Election Timeline

Bargaining team nominations are now closed.  Many of you submitted nominations for coworkers or for yourself and now it’s time to confirm nominations and see which bargaining Tables will require elections.  If there are more candidates than seats for a Table, then there will be an election.  Because of the


SEIU Local 721 Members Elect New Executive Board in 2025

The newly elected executive board of SEIU Local 721 is responsible for representing the interests of its members, and manages the Local’s affairs including running dynamic, worker-led campaigns that have secured historic gains for our members and working people across Southern California.Full list of elected member leaders: OFFICERS AT LARGE