Ventura County Labor Day Picnic August 31 2025

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


County of Ventura Contract Action Team July 19 2025 Meeting

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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


County of Ventura Bargaining Surveys – 2025

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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


Tri-Counties Family Fun Day August 9 2025 – RSVPs Closed

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***** 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


Re-Elect Laurie Lee to the SBCERS Pension Board

  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


Update on County of Ventura JLMs – We Won!

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


Ventura Superior Court – VCERA Update – We need your ideas

We’ve received a lot of questions regarding the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate a counter proposal to present to the


SEIU 721 Members Tell the Board of Supervisors – Don’t Silence Our Voice!

County of Ventura SEIU 721 members fought hard this past contract campaign to win Joint Labor Management committee language. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. But for months, County management has refused to allow SEIU 721 members to participate fully in the JLM process –


Ventura Superior Court Hosts Justice Jamboree

Ventura Superior Court frontline workers turned out in droves for the Justice Jamboree on Wed., Sept. 21. It was a lively event organized entirely by Courts members themselves and included a fun meet & greet with SEIU 721 President David Green. Attendees received swag bags filled with union goodies –


SEIU 721 TCRC Members Win Group Grievance!

CONGRATULATIONS! TCRC members enforce negotiated contract regarding cell phone reimbursement – including in-office support staff – and win!! When TCRC management reached out to our members to notify them that the COVID monthly stipend would be reduced to $37.50/month (from $70/month) and that if an employee was not getting the