On the heels of a powerful two day strike that’s given us tremendous momentum, here’s what you need to know about what comes next for SEIU Local 721 represented members. FIRST – If at ANY point you feel harassed or intimidated because you took action to defend our union, contact … Read More
Riverside, CA — SEIU 721 represented Riverside County employees aren’t holding back from moving the County to end their unfair practices, and our momentum is not up letting up anytime soon. As if thousands of striking Riverside County employees descending on the RUHS flagship hospital wasn’t enough to let the … Read More
Day One of the ULP Strike is wrapped up! Thank you to everyone who came out and made sure that the County heard our voices! Day Two of the strike begins on Thursday, September 7th at 7:30 a.m. at the Riverside Convention Center. We’ll meet at the Riverside Convention … Read More
Despite the County’s attempts to block some workers from striking, more than 1,000 Riverside County employees picketed for several hours outside of the Riverside University Hospital Wednesday morning – sending a strong message to management that we’re not backing down! The picket began at 6:30 a.m. and picked up steam … Read More
Three Leading Gubernatorial Candidates John Chiang, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa Join Striking Riverside County Workers; Demands Include a Halt to Chronic Safety Breaches and an End to Labor Law Violations SEIU 721 Represented Riverside County Employees Including Health Care Providers, Social Workers, Correctional Officers, Mental Health Care Workers, Engineers, … Read More
Three leading gubernatorial candidates – John Chiang, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa will join striking Riverside County workers – Newsom at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Villaraigosa at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and Chiang at 11 a.m. Thursday. Join us on the strike line tomorrow morning! Wednesday September 6th 6:30 a.m. Riverside University … Read More
COURT DECISION UPDATE – Tuesday, September 5th @ 8:30PM First and foremost the unfair practice strike actions scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th and Thursday, September 7th are still legally protected and still moving full speed ahead! Late Tuesday in court, a Riverside County Judge reaffirmed that the vast majority of … Read More
SEIU 721 Represented Riverside County Employees Including Health Care Providers, Social Workers, Correctional Officers, Mental Health Care Workers, Engineers, and Other Frontline Public Service Providers Walk Off the Job; Riverside County on the Hook for a Whopping 19 Labor Law Violations and Demands of Transparency Amidst the Use of Millions … Read More
As if breaking labor law 19 times was not enough! Right now, Riverside County management is in court fighting to silence our voices and keep County workers from exercising their legally protected right to strike. Make your voice heard! Call the County Supervisors and tell them to come back to … Read More
Despite increasingly desperate attempts by Riverside County to silence our voices, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) reaffirmed Friday that the overwhelming majority of SEIU 721 members have the legally protected right to participate in our upcoming ULP strike on September 6th and 7th. The County’s latest attempt to intimidate … Read More