Bargaining Updates
LA Sheriff Visits SEIU Local 721 for Election Town hall
The election for LA County Sheriff is heating up! On Thursday, September 6th, LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell and his challenger retired LA County Sheriff Lt. Alex Villanueva joined SEIU Local 721 COPE members for an election town hall. COPE Members who work at the various County Jail facilities came out en … Read More
WE Care for Watts and WE did it!!
With an overwhelming YES vote of 98%, Watts Healthcare Corporation members have ratified a strong three-year contract that protects public safety, keeps healthcare contributions affordable, and provides market rate adjustments for several classifications. 11.25% salary increases over the term of the contract Healthcare Contributions: No changes in health care contribution … Read More
Watts Team Secures Tentative Agreement That Protects Patients and Workers!
WE Care for Watts! Our bargaining team has reached a Tentative Agreement on a strong three-year contract that allows members to continue caring for the communities we love and take care of our families. 11.25% salary increases over the term of the contract Healthcare Contributions: No changes in health care contribution … Read More
MAJOR VICTORY – Judge Bars Riverside Imposition, Reinstates Nurses
In a massive victory against a hostile employer, the Riverside County Superior Court ruled on three major issues: 1. There can be no imposition of the “last, best and final” offer until the outstanding unfair labor practice charges against the County are resolved. 2. The County must also reinstate and make … Read More
Imposition Vote Delayed, Riverside County Cat & Mouse Continues
Last week, Riverside County put imposition on the agenda for this Tuesday’s board meeting. The legality of this move was unclear, as the County is currently under a temporary restraining order barring it from imposing an insulting last, best and final offer. In fact, there was a hearing in Riverside County Superior … Read More
Judge Sides With Riverside Workers, Delays Imposition Vote
SEIU 721 Fights On! Throughout the Riverside County contract “bargaining” process, the County has tried its best to impose an unacceptable (seriously, they’re trying to charge us for parking) “last, best and final” contract on us – piling up 34 unfair labor practice charges in the process. The County managed to impose on the Sheriffs … Read More