On December 15, 2016, SEIU Local 721 filed a group grievance on behalf of Hemet Clinic care professionals against Riverside County to implement proper safety measures within 15 days of the filing. The legal filing cites County employees’ growing fear of being fatally attacked while on the job, and the serious need to better protect the patients they serve.
We will continue to fight – at our worksites and at the table – for real investment to restore and strengthen County services. United, we will continue to champion fair wages and workplace safety for all County members.
The new contract includes $1,500 in bonuses by July 1, 2017, raises of between 6% -15% during the life of the contract, new paid holidays, and an increase in employer contributions for healthcare over the first year of the contract
It’s in our hands to champion a contract that guarantees living wages for all, prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all residents and frontline workers, and restores public services to the highest levels.
Wear your SEIU Local 721 purple gear every Tuesday and let the County know we’re as united as ever and are determined to win a contract that invests in all County frontline workers.
We have the power to champion and win a contract that guarantees living wages for all, prioritizes the safety and well-being of all residents and frontline workers, and restores public services to the highest levels.
We SEIU 721 Riverside County members are united and committed to Raising Up Riverside County for our communities, and the hard-working women and men that keep the County thriving.
Now more than ever, working under a union contract is the gold standard for American workers. But how much that gold standard shines is up to you as a union member, don’t let your opportunity to weigh in your new contract pass you by! The SEIU Local 721 Riverside County Bargaining Team is now taking an online survey of members’ priorities, issues and endeavors for the upcoming Riverside County contract, and now is the moment to give your input.
SEIU 721 County of Riverside members serve the community and often County leaders and even high-level managers don’t understand the complexity, pressure and sometimes danger of the work that members do on a daily basis.
Congratulations to the new 2016 SEIU Local 721 Riverside County Bargaining Team! The bargaining team election was held on April 22.