Frontline public workers have been our first line of defense against the novel coronavirus. From Riverside County to Los Angeles to Ventura County, SEIU 721 public service workers have answered the call and gone above and beyond to keep local communities safe and functioning during this crisis. However, despite their … Read More
As millions of Americans have sheltered in place, working people have kept our country afloat. Unfortunately, the lack of federal leadership is now threatening these same working people with cuts, furloughs and unemployment. Public workers are carrying out essential duties, often risking their own health and safety to keep our communities … Read More
It’s official, the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors has voted to approve our tentative agreement! SEIU members have a new contract that secures our future! As a result of your persistence and hard work, we can look forward to 11% raises, 5% yearly merit increases, increases to the medical premium subsidy, … Read More
Are you a Steward and you want to consult with other Stewards and Union staff about representation that you are doing at the workplace? Or, maybe you want to improve your knowledge on a particular area of the union contract. We are available to: Discuss strategies for addressing contract … Read More
Even amidst the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEIU is committed to providing a valuable platform for member delegates to unite virtually and build the agenda for working families across the country. The NEW SEIU Convention date is set for August 8th, 2020. Now more than ever, we must come … Read More
A worldwide pandemic is not stopping the indispensable work of Social Workers throughout California. Riverside County Social Worker Veronica Rodriguez is still carrying out the momentous job of protecting children from abuse or neglect but has adapted for this unprecedented moment in modern history. With an N95 mask on, gloves, … Read More
The Coronavirus pandemic is stretching everything in our Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura Counties’ healthcare networks to an unprecedented limit – impacting the safety of our registered nurses and all our healthcare workers unlike ever before. During this time, our union is advocating hard to protect healthcare workers on the job and … Read More
The following update from our meet and confers with Riverside County applies to DPSS workers. 1. More sanitizing items available for members: The Department will have a control point person at each region that will micromanage current supplies. The department is having a hard time looking for supplies (due to the shortage) … Read More
SEIU participated in a meet and confer with Riverside County to discuss latest developments surrounding COVID–19. One of the items of discussion was implementation of FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) which allows leave time in the event you or someone you care for becomes symptomatic of or tests positive for … Read More
SEIU 721 continues to meet and confer with the City of Riverside to discuss the latest developments surrounding COVID–19. Here are the latest updates. Closures and Service Interruptions: Employees will remain in full paid status during facility closures or service interruptions in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Sanitation Employers will ensure that hand-washing and … Read More