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
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
Our bargaining team met with the County on August 20th and presented our initial proposals. The proposals reflect members’ priorities based on the bargaining survey. This was not a bargaining session but a meeting to discuss our opening proposals. The first true bargaining session is on September 3rd. We also
Join us this Labor Day weekend to use the power of the labor movement to support immigrant families and advance farmworkers union organizing. There will be a barbecue, kid’s activities, bouncy houses and a raffle. Join us on Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 11am to 3pm. The Labor Day Picnic
Join us for our Contract Action Team (CAT) meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10am to 11:30am at our NEW Ventura office! At this month’s CAT meeting we’ll review how COPE and our relationship with politics are an important part of winning a strong contract. >>RSVP here for the
Our County of Ventura contract expires on December 18, 2025, and it’s time to gear up for bargaining! We need your input on our 2025 bargaining survey so our bargaining team can review our priorities and formulate proposals. With your input and participation, we can negotiate the best possible contract
***** We had an amazing response to the Family Fun Day event and we are at maximum capacity so RSVPs are now closed. ***** Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025, for a family fun day/member appreciation for all SEIU 721 members in the Tri-Counties region! Save the date and
Laurie Lee is OUR current General Membership representative on the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board. Vote online or by mail – September 13th through October 10th Look for your email with voting instructions on Wednesday, September 13th! Paper ballots must be received in the pre-paid return envelope
We had a great victory when we won Joint Labor Management Committee language in our County of Ventura contract. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. Much to our dismay, the County took a minimalist approach to the JLM language and tried to stifle member voices