LA County Employee Wildfire Emergency Support

How to access your County of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation and Thrift Plan (Horizons) and/or 401(k) Savings PlansThe County of Los Angeles Horizons and Savings Plans are tools intended to help you reach you retirement savings goals, however, there may be times when you need to take an in-service withdrawal


Wildfire Leave Time for LA County SEIU 721 Members Impacted by Wildfires

After weeks hard-fought advocacy in the wake of the devastating Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires, LA County has announced that SEIU 721 members impacted by the disasters may access a new bank of 80 hours of Wildfire Leave Time as they recover. This time bank is retroactive to January 7th. This important


SEIU 721 Executive Officers Election 2025 Nomination Notice

Nominations for the Offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and forty-one (41) board member seats on the SEIU Local 721 Executive Board, will be accepted by Petition. Members who have been in continuous good standing for the preceding two (2) years are eligible to be nominated. In order


Our SEIU 721 Relief Efforts In Action

President David Green carrying a case of bottled water.

It’s been 10 days since the wildfires destroyed entire neighborhoods in Altadena, Sylmar and Pacific Palisades. Our hearts continue to be with our union siblings and neighbors who’ve suffered insurmountable losses. We’re starting to get a clearer picture of the impact of the Eaton Fire, Palisades Fire, and the Hurst Fire



Disaster Relief Centers Open on January 14th

LA county recovers logo.

To provide immediate support, Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting Wednesday, January 15, these centers will operate daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These Resource Centers bring federal, state, and local officials together


UnitedHealthcare Resources: Southern California Wildfire Response

UnitedHealthcare is taking action to ensure customers and members are supported during the wildfire crisis. The information below applies to affected individuals enrolled in fully insured health plans with effective dates as noted and includes help for the broader community. Response period: Jan. 7 through Jan. 21 Impacted counties: Los Angeles, Ventura


USC International Academy – Cast Your Contract Ratification Vote

After over a year of negotiations and at least 15 in-person meetings with USC’s bargaining team, we reached a tentative agreement with the university on several proposals. Now, members need to vote on whether or not to ratify the contract. Online voting starts Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 12 p.m.,


Disaster Relief for SEIU 721 Members

Graphic that says disaster relief with SEIU 721 logo.

On behalf of our 100,000-member strong union, my heart goes out to every member and their loved ones who have been impacted by this week’s unprecedented wildfire crisis. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel seeing the devastation throughout Los Angeles County and knowing that our union siblings, and neighbors,