SEIU Local 721 just debuted a dynamic and positive new TV ad urging LA voters to choose Wendy Greuel for Mayor. The ad will air for 10 days on local broadcast and cable stations.

"We want to give everyone a chance to see the Wendy Greuel that we know. Her campaign is making history and our members are really proud to be part of it. Wendy is a woman, a mother, a small business owner and an experienced citywide office holder. She understands the lives of working people and believes in giving us a say in our city's future. Wendy is the best choice because she's the most qualified candidate for the job."
-Linda Dent, SEIU 721 Vice President

Click here for campaign volunteer dates and times.

If you are an LA City registered voter you should have received your absentee ballot by now and if you're a traditional voter the election is only a few weeks away. In March, all of the SEIU endorsed candidates either won or are in the May 21st run-off and with another low turnout expected - every vote matters!

Most of the SEIU 721 endorsed candidates in Glendale, Inglewood and Compton elections either won or are moving on to the June run-offs. By voting and volunteering SEIU 721 members made a difference!

This spring, SEIU 721 has endorsed candidates for many local elections. From San Fernando to Compton and throughout Los Angeles, SEIU 721 members are speaking up for quality services for all of our communities.

This Wednesday, March 20, all City of San Fernando public workers are coming together under one roof to support Measure A, a temporary half-cent sales tax increase on the June 4 special election ballot.

SEIU 721 members held a series of endorsement town halls in Compton and Inglewood for the April elections. More than 2,600 SEIU 721 members either work for or call the cities of Compton or Inglewood home, and there was strong support to have a voice in their future.

On March 5, all of the SEIU 721 endorsed candidates won their election or moved forward to the run-off.  This is a tremendous victory brought about by members having a voice, participating in phone banks and precinct walking for the endorsed candidates.

Just hours after the March 5 primary election results came in, SEIU 721 members held a press conference to announce their endorsement of Wendy Greuel in the LA mayor's race. Greuel finished in the top two of a crowded field, along with City Councilman Eric Garcetti.

Come to a unionwide forum to discuss how SEIU 721 is representing you.

Members and leaders of seven SEIU unions, collectively representing over 620,000 workers, including over 10,000 LA city employees and tens of thousands more who live in Los Angeles, made endorsement decisions in the March 5 Primary Election.

On Feb. 12, SEIU 721 members interviewed LA City Council candidates running in Council District 6, the seat vacated by now-Congressman Tony Cardenas.

SEIU 721 members and community activists took LA city officials and candidates on a bus tour of blighted bank-owned homes in South LA.

How do we win an election for working people? Volunteer, volunteer and vote!

Elections are won by volunteers either phoning or knocking on voters' doors. Please volunteer for SEIU 721 endorsed candidates who support public workers and our issues. Help elect candidates who will bring new vision to Los Angeles!

LA County Federation of Labor
2130 West James Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006

• Precinct Walks
  Feb. 16 and 23 (Saturdays): 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  Feb. 17 and 24 (Sundays): 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• GOTV Schedule
  March 2 (Saturday): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  March 3 (Sunday): 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  March 4 (Monday): 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  March 5 (Tuesday): 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gil Cedillo for LA City Council District 1 (2 locations)
1883 North Daly St. #106
Los Angeles, CA 90031
--or--
637 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Every day: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Conrado Terrazas (213) 200-6161

Bob Blumenfield for LA City Council District 3
20061 Saticoy St.
Winnetka, CA 91306
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (818) 835-1760

Felipe Fuentes for LA City Council District 7
13173 Osborne St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
Saturdays 12:00 pm to 3:00 p.m.
Sundays 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Cristina Coria (818) 378-4954

Curren Price for LA City Council District 9
4707 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Monday-Friday: 1:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Michael Castillo (323) 868-5511 or (323) 901-2716

Mike Bonin for LA City Council District 11
12222 Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA 90066
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays: 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Anthony Marin (303) 523-8505

John Choi for LA City Council District 13
5662 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Monday- Friday: 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 pm to 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Daniel Lopez (626) 297-7312

Download a flyer with volunteer information here.

For more information about volunteering, contact Melinda Chuarn in the SEIU 721 Government Relations Department at (213) 368-8602.

Last year a majority of candidates and propositions that SEIU Local 721 members endorsed won, and that momentum will continue in 2013 as a series of town halls have already been held and endorsements are out for spring elections.

Do you want to hear what the 2013 LA mayoral and City Council candidates think about the issues important to your union and city? Do you want to ask school board candidates how they would improve education for your children? Do you want to be part of the decision-making process?