Laurie Lee is OUR current General Membership representative on the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board. Vote online or by mail – September 13th through October 10th Look for your email with voting instructions on Wednesday, September 13th! Paper ballots must be received in the pre-paid return envelope … Read More
We had a great victory when we won Joint Labor Management Committee language in our County of Ventura contract. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. Much to our dismay, the County took a minimalist approach to the JLM language and tried to stifle member voices … Read More
We’ve received a lot of questions regarding the impact of the Alameda Decision on pensions. We have an FAQ section below and we created a VCERA Alameda Decision Impact Retirement Survey. We need your input and ideas as our subcommittee meets to formulate a counter proposal to present to the … Read More
County of Ventura SEIU 721 members fought hard this past contract campaign to win Joint Labor Management committee language. JLM’s are a vital tool to allow members to voice concerns. But for months, County management has refused to allow SEIU 721 members to participate fully in the JLM process – … Read More
Ventura Superior Court frontline workers turned out in droves for the Justice Jamboree on Wed., Sept. 21. It was a lively event organized entirely by Courts members themselves and included a fun meet & greet with SEIU 721 President David Green. Attendees received swag bags filled with union goodies – … Read More
CONGRATULATIONS! TCRC members enforce negotiated contract regarding cell phone reimbursement – including in-office support staff – and win!! When TCRC management reached out to our members to notify them that the COVID monthly stipend would be reduced to $37.50/month (from $70/month) and that if an employee was not getting the … Read More
You submitted your Chapter Board nominations to set the County of Santa Barbara on a winning path. Congratulations to our new Chapter Board members and to all who participated in the process. The Chapter Board’s role is to help represent you, help build our union power and to activate members … Read More
Congratulations! SEIU 721 City of Santa Paula members unanimously voted to approve the Tentative Agreement with the city! The agreement includes: Salary Adjustments Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2021 all employees will receive 2% cost of living adjustment. In addition, all employees will … Read More
SEIU 721 Area Housing Authority members voted by an unanimous YES vote to approve the Tentative Agreement with management. This contract will help secure vital services for Area Housing Authority and help uplift our community. The agreement includes a 10.85% cost of living allowance in all salary bands. All unit … Read More
It’s time to gear up for bargaining and we need your participation! Use the form below to nominate yourself of a co-worker to be on the SEIU 721 City of Santa Paula bargaining team. Nominations Members in good standing may nominate themselves or any other City of Santa Paula member … Read More