A Message from Your Executive Board
2009 brought union members throughout Southern California closer together. We were united to fight drastic cuts to public services in the face of economic calamity and we joined together by the thousands to pass a new governance structure for our union. Continue reading
Top Stories of 2009
From winning contracts in a tough economy to preserving public services from budget cuts, SEIU Local 721 members stepped up with innovative ideas and strong community support to face 2009’s challenges. Continue reading
Your Region in Review
Inland Area’s Best Moments of 2009
Building Blocks to a Better LA County
Top Moments of 2009: Cities of Los Angeles and Orange Counties
Top 10 Victories for Tri-County Region in 2009
Looking Ahead in 2010
In 2010 we will revisit some perennial challenges to working families. To weather another tough economic year, we’ll have to work together to preserve jobs and public services in Southern California:
- Fight for a fair budget with the right priorities. Once again we are facing huge budget deficits at the state level and in cities and counties.
- Ensure SEIU 721 members have secure futures and retirements. Several local and statewide initiatives that threaten workers’ futures are cropping up on ballots.
- Increase access to health care for SEIU 721 members. This includes limiting costs for those with good health coverage so that more people have quality health insurance.
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How we now utilize our resources to maintain a strong union
2009 End of
the Year Quiz
Click here to take our quiz online.
Then click here to get the answers here.
Great and congratulations…! I am a Social Worker for the IHSS program. At present it is extremely difficult for us to complete all the asigments because we all have high case load approximately 350. Is there any thing that the Union can do about?
Thank you.