Together We Won In California
There’s too much at stake for our members and our communities to not be leading advocates for a better Californi
Los Angeles County
Nothing Will Stand in the Way of Achieving Our Vision of a Better Future for All Working Families
SEIU Local 721 Members Stand United With Our Community Partners to Ensure President-Elect Trump’s Divisive Agenda Does Not Obstruct Our Vision for An America That Must Rise Together
Victory of Hate Will Not Slow the Momentum of Working People; Nothing Will Stand in the
Way of Achieving Our Vision of a Better Future for All of California’s Working Families
WE DID IT: Workplace Violence Standard Adopted!
On October 20, the Cal/OSHA Standard Board unanimously voted to adopt the first workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare workers in California! Our hope is that this Standard will be used as a template at the national level. All of us are passionate about the work we do and the care we provide to patients, clients, and their families — but workplace safety is crucial, especially given our field of work.
2016 Regional Council Election — The Results Are In
The 2016 Regional Council election results are in! Thank you to everyone who ran – and congratulations to all winners:
Inland Area
Sandra Bosler – City of Palms Springs
Barbara Hunter – City of Riverside
Paula Searle – County of Riverside
Joan Valle – County of Riverside
Melita Charles-Singh – County of Riverside
James Geller – Lake Hemet MWD
LA/OC Cities
Joseph Watson – City of Inglewood
Kenneth White – City of Los Angeles MOU 4
Daren McDaniel – City of Los Angeles MOU 18
Kesavan Korand – City of Los Angeles MOU 8
Robert Potter – City of Los Angeles MOU 36
Guillermo Martinez – City of Los Angeles MOU 17
Jesus Hernandez – City of Monterey Park
Jaime Lopez – City of Santa Ana
Los Angeles County
David Davidson – Los Angeles County Superior Court
James Buford – Los Angeles County Superior Court
Carol Maxey Ware – Los Angeles County BU 111
Karen Nealy – Los Angeles County BU 111
Lillian Cabral – Los Angeles County BU 112
Kelley Dixon – Los Angeles County BU 121
Morris Griffin – Los Angeles County BU 201
Melvin Orphey, Jr – Los Angeles County BU 221
Theresa Monroe – Los Angeles County BU 311
Maribel Castillon – Los Angeles County BU 311
Sandra Wooten – Los Angeles County BU 341
John Poole – Los Angeles County BU 431
Silva Kechichian – Los Angeles County BU 711
Linda Jackson – Los Angeles County BU 723
Lydia Cabral – Los Angeles County BU 729
Tracey Boykins – Los Angeles County BU 731
Adolfo Granados – Los Angeles County BU 731
Ruby Dye – Los Angeles County BU 732
Jorge Ortiz – Los Angeles County BU 777
Tri-Counties
Rosa Castro – County of Ventura
Robert May – County of Ventura
Maria Amaro – County of Ventura
Rosa Vallardes-Renteria – County of Ventura
Tanya Rivero – County of Ventura
Prelina McGee – County of Ventura
Charles Harrington – City of Simi Valley
Vidal Chiprez – County of Santa Barbara
#ICYMI – L.A. County CSWs Take Child Safety Roadmap to Board of Supervisors
#ICYMI – L.A. County CSWs Take Child Safety Roadmap to Board of Supervisors
SEIU Local 721 President’s Report for October 2016
On August 31st, SEIU 721 partnered with L.A. County to host the second countywide Los Angeles Health Agency Town Hall with the newly created Los Angeles Health Partnership.
Safety & Justice Public Health Nursing Conference Highlights!
On Thursday, October 6, 2016, we made history by conducting the first Continuing Education Units Conference put on by SEIU Local 721. It was an absolutely amazing event! On that over 90 members attended!
This conference was imagined, designed, organized, and carried out by our own SEIU 721 Nurse Alliance Steering Committee, along with a conference planning committee comprised of PHNs, all working in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
In addition, we held a benefits fair during which we were able to discuss all of the measures and candidates on the ballot, offer workers an opportunity to sign membership cards, join the Committee on Political Education, and enroll folks as volunteers in our efforts to reach every worker and retiree by phone, and door to door. We were able to connect the dots for everyone on how this conference, and the upcoming election connect with the work they do every day.
In our evaluation of the event we asked members, if this conference, the benefits fair and the political program helped them get a better understanding of our Union- 100% of participants answered YES!
Saturday, September 24th: Don’t miss Income Inequality Day at the DTLA Film Fest!
Together, we’ve fought back against economic inequality. We’ve put all Californians on a path to better pay and workplace protections; we’ve stopped attacks on your job security and voice as city, county, and public service workers.
But there’s still a lot of work to do.
Everything You Need On Election Day in the IE, LA, and the Tri-Counties!
We’ve got candidate recommendations – whether you live in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, or the Tri-Counties region!
POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Click here to verify your polling location and to review your customized voter guide!
VOTING IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE! If anyone attempts to interfere with your right to vote, please call 1-866-OUR-VOTE, (1-866-687-8683) or visit http://www.866ourvote.org/ right away!
Public workers have felt the brunt of multi-millionaires’ greed, with cuts to key public services hurting us all, and understaffing across cities and counties forcing so many to work more for less. Voting is how we make sure working families have the opportunity to do better. Our union voice matters!
So show your power and make your voice heard at the ballot box! Vote for candidates who will stand up for working families and make sure your fellow union members vote, too!
#TogetherWeWin
SEIU Local 721 President’s Report for September 2016
In accordance with our SEIU Local 721 by-laws, it is my honor as your President, to submit this report to you on our Union’s activities. To read the full report, please use this link (PDF).
Sisters and brothers: As you read these words, we’re less than 70 days away from the most important election many of us will see in our lifetimes.