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Here in California and across the country we are dealing with record high unemployment rates, home foreclosures and gas prices while large corporations make record profits and pay nothing in taxes.

A one-day strike brought more than 2,000 Riverside County workers together on the steps of the County Administration Center to demand a fair contract after having one imposed in December 2011. More than 2,000 Riverside County workers including social workers, nurses, and accountants, represented by SEIU 721, walked off the … Read More

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, SEIU 721 members officially noticed Riverside County Board of Supervisors that all Riverside County SEIU 721 members will hold a one-day unfair labor practice strike next Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at the County Administration Center in downtown Riverside.

SEIU 721 members at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center served official notice, Jan. 20, 2012, to hospital management that they will join with other SEIU 721 county workers on strike Jan. 31, 2012, against unfair labor practices unless the county agrees to return to the negotiation table to bargain … Read More

SEIU 721 and community coalition rally at City Hall to support the Responsible Banking Ordinance

On November 17, we joined thousands of people from around LA in a rally for good jobs. Dozens of people were arrested as they stood up for the 99%.

Over a thousand SEIU 721 members and community allies marched to Bank of America in downtown LA on November 6. They set up tents outside the bank. Meanwhile, our “inside team” camped out in the bank lobby.

over a thousand members of our community joined SEIU 721 members from all over the region in a day of protest against Wall Street banker greed. Our day started with a march in downtown LA and ended with eleven people engaging in a brave act of civil disobedience. SEIU 721 … Read More

Meet Franco Torres. He’s a garage attendant for the LAPD’s Wilshire Division, but he’s no ordinary grease monkey. Franco works hard to make sure the LAPD’s vehicles are safe, working right and ready to protect you.

https://www.seiu721.org/2011/09/seiu-721-members-fired-up-for-a-fair-eco.php | SEIU Local 721 | Fired Up for a Fair Economy Here in California and across the country we are dealing with record high unemployment rates, home foreclosure and gas prices while large corporations make record profits and pay nothing in taxes. This video of SEIU 721 members explains … Read More

Clinica Romero in Critical Condition: On August 30, a powerful community coalition of over 200 patients, workers and health care activists joined SEIU 721 for a rally and march to save Clinica Romero.

Meet Jacob Miller, an animal care technician who works at Los Angeles’ East Valley Animal Care Center. From dogs and cats to snakes and geese, every day Jacob helps provide top-notch care for both the animals and the residents of the east valley.

Hundreds of members of SEIU Local 721 and LIUNA Local 777 along with the Community Action Coalition, a community group made of workers, clergy and political leaders, joined together for a Flag Day rally on the steps of the Riverside County Administration Center on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, to recognize … Read More

LA County Social Worker Akbar Chatman addresses a fired-up crowd at the 2011 Los Angeles May Day March.

Meet Melissa McCollum, an inspiring librarian who works at the Lawndale Public Library, a branch of the LA County library system.

LA trash truck Operator Kenneth Fox is an inspiring man and a dedicated public employee. Every morning, you’ll find him picking up black cans, waving to kids and helping seniors. “I just enjoy it,” Kenneth says. This video will put a smile on your face.

Wondering what your fellow union members have achieved over the last year? Take a look at this short video and discover what’s been going on at SEIU 721 over the past year. Better yet, discover what’s in store for 2011!

Billionaire Meg Whitman has made public services enemy #1 in her campaign for California governor. Watch video clips where she talks about cutting public services, raising the retirement age for government workers, and attacking union members — and see Attorney General Jerry Brown’s response.

Billionaire Meg Whitman has made public services enemy #1 in her campaign for California governor. Watch video clips where she talks about cutting public services, raising the retirement age for government workers, and attacking union members — and see Attorney General Jerry Brown’s response.

Riverside County employees talk about the reality of retiring with dignity.

Supervisor Knabe spent the afternoon working on an emergency response referral with two children’s social workers in the Lakewood office of LA County’s Department of Children and Family Services. Hear what he had to say about the experience.