Oxnard Members Ratify Tentative Agreement
SEIU 721 members overwhelmingly approve salary increases
SEIU 721 members voted to receive a 1.5% raise retroactive to April 1, 2012.
This agreement expires December 31, 2012.
SEIU 721 Members to HSA: Stop Giving Our Jobs Away!
After SEIU 721 members in Ventura County’s Human Services Agency found that outside contractors were doing their jobs, an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) was filed against the County of Ventura.
Local 721 President Schoonover Honored for Healthcare Activism
SEIU Local 721 President Bob Schoonover was awarded the Activist Award by St. John’s Well Child and Family Center at the 2nd Annual Movable Feast reception on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
City of Oxnard Members Demand a Fair Contract
Members came out in force to the Oxnard City Council meeting on May 15. Members Jim Nelson, Torch Rivera, and Worksite Organizer/chief negotiator Danny Carrillo spoke up during public comments.
Ventura County Social Workers: High Caseloads Hurt Children
Ventura County Child and Family Services social workers are overloaded with cases, resulting in a negative impact on children throughout our community.
Ventura County Animal Control Workers Handle Offbeat Animals
Our Ventura County Animal Control members have their hands full with the large number of exotic animals that are ending up in county animal shelters. The Ventura County Star ran a front-page story on the strange collection of animals and how our members are handling the situation.
In the article, SEIU 721 members Seth Hipple (far left) and Tony Ochoa (far right) are seen carrying a massive Burmese python.
Stand in Solidarity with SEIU 121RN
Stand with SEIU 121RN and UHW at an informational picket in April 24, 2012 from 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Gold Coast Transit Members Vote to Ratify Contract
Gold Coast Transit (GCT) Bus Operators and Mechanical units voted to ratify their contracts after the Administrative unit did so earlier in the year.
Conejo Recreation and Park Employees Vote for Agency Shop
On Wednesday March 14th, 2012 Conejo Recreation and Park employees wanted to increase their strength and voice and held a successful agency shop election.
Over 81% of employees who voted, voted for an agency shop agreement. Through an agency shop agreement our union will be stronger and more unified for our upcoming negotiations.
Santa Barbara Workers Share a Valentine’s Day Message
SEIU Local 721 Santa Barbara County workers have a message for the community and it’s about unrelenting love and services, despite recent salary cuts imposed by the Board of Supervisors. On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2012, SEIU Local members will run a full page ad in the Santa Maria Times (see below) to reach out to the community.