2016 - SEIU Local 721

County of Ventura Human Services Agency Members Prepare for Bargaining

SEIU Local 721 Human Services Agency (HSA) members provide quality services to the most vulnerable populations in our county. HSA members met at IBEW Union Hall on July 13th in preparation for bargaining and discussed Issues like workload/caseload, retention, health and safety on the job, and how those items impact the community.

Newly Elected County of Ventura Bargaining Team

Meet your newly elected 2016 SEIU Local 721 County of Ventura Bargaining Team.

These members are from the Admin Support, Maintenance and Labor, Professional, Social Services, Supervisory, Technical Units and an At Large member and serve communities across Ventura County.

Ventura Superior Court Members Elect New Bargaining Team

SEIU 721 Ventura Superior Court members voted in their new bargaining team. Members voted at worksite meetings at all three different Ventura Court sites and the votes were tallied on Wed., June 29 at the SEIU 721 Ventura office.

SEIU Member Leadership Delivers a Big Win at TCRC

Thanks to SEIU member leadership, the Tri-Counties Regional Center has received additional funding from the State of California (ABX2-1 funds) and a large portion of those funds are required to be used for employee salaries. Salary increases are key to retaining the experienced professionals that our communities need to serve families with disabilities.

Santa Barbara County Bargaining Team Develops Foundation for Strong Contract

The SEIU Local 721 Santa Barbara County bargaining team met with County negotiators for its initial session. The SEIU team is in the process of formulating its proposals which will help strengthen Santa Barbara County – for workers and the rest of the community.

Riverside County – Walk In Our Shoes

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.

SEIU 721 City of Ventura Members Vote to Approve Tentative Agreement

All SEIU 721 bargaining units (A, G, S & Q) in the City of Ventura voted overwhelmingly to approve the tentative agreement. Voting and information sessions took place at various worksites on April 20 and April 28.

SEIU 721 Riverside County Bargaining Team – Results Are In!

Congratulations to the new 2016 SEIU Local 721 Riverside County Bargaining Team! The bargaining team election was held on April 22.

Public Service Recognition Week Events in the Inland Area

What is Public Service Recognition Week ?

Celebrated the 1st full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is a time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. Throughout the nation and the world, public servants use this occasion to educate others about the work they do and why they have chosen public service careers, as well as the many ways government services make life better for all of us.