Sisters and brothers – By now you’ve probably heard of the horrific shooting in Atlanta, GA that targeted those of Asian descent. This tragedy is just the latest in a string of violent attacks against our Asian American & Pacific Islander brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, it stands as yet another … Read More
Watts workers are sending the message loud and clear: Enough is enough! With an overwhelming 100% YES vote, workers have approved escalating their campaign for a fair contract up to and including an Unfair Labor Practice strike. The vote comes after months of WHC management dragging its feet and violating … Read More
SEIU 721 Members are invited to attend this online event celebrating one of our labor heroes! The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute is hosting a program celebrating its namesake on Facebook Live on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. In addition to her work in labor, she was also a voting … Read More
Last month a scene unfolded on the grounds of the US Capitol that was almost unimaginable. White supremacists, at the urging of former Pres. Donald Trump, lay siege to Congress in an attempt to overturn the results of a fair, democratic election. Fed lies for months about false claims of … Read More
SEIU Member Forum: Answering Your Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccines On Friday, January 15, at 3 p.m. PST, SEIU will host a national forum for members to get their questions answered about the COVID-19 vaccines. This 75-minute session will include a pre-recorded COVID-19 vaccine roundtable video featuring members from across … Read More
We in the healthcare field know best the exhausting toll that COVID-19 is taking on our patients, our hospitals and on us. Cases are surging and Southern California is already at the brink even before what’s sure to be another wave after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Join our targeted action … Read More
There’s still time to fill out the DHS Employee Engagement Survey! The original deadline has been extended to Dec. 11 in order to make sure everyone’s voice is included. If you received the survey through your work email but haven’t done it yet, fill it out TODAY. One of the many benefits … Read More
Perspective. 2020 has brought us many things and perspective is one of them. For many of us, 2020 has been the hardest year we’ve ever had to live through as the COVID-19 outbreak has affected every part of our lives. But despite all the devastation, there are still so many … Read More
So much has changed since COVID-19 upended life as we knew it. Masks. Social Distancing. Working from Home. Distance Learning. Quarantines. It hasn’t been easy – and in many ways this has been the hardest year we’ve ever faced. But even in the midst of these unprecedented challenges, there’s no doubt about … Read More
WE CAN DO IT With the big presidential election all but over, many people are resting easy – relieved that we’ll have a real voice for workers in the White House. And it’s true that our new President-Elect Joe Biden and other allies in Washington, DC actually value the work … Read More