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

Healthcare workers have done so much to help all of us during this pandemic so it’s especially disturbing that the Los Angeles Times recently published articles that seek to diminish the critical work being done by the LA County Department of Health Services. While there is still much to improve at DHS, thanks to hard … Read More

SEIU 721 Statement on the LA County Board of Supervisors Actions to Protect Fast Food Workers SEIU Local 721 has released the following statement on behalf of President Bob Schoonover in response to the passage of Sup. Solis’ motion on Protecting Essential Workers in the Fast Food Industry Los Angeles, CA  … Read More

Victory! After years of lobbying and advocating, Nurse Practitioners in California now have full practice authority to better evaluate and diagnose patients utilizing their extensive education and experience. The end result will be expanded access to health care, especially in rural areas. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill AB 890 into … Read More

The deadline to be counted in the 2020 census is quickly approaching! With the threat of layoffs and furloughs looming during this pandemic, it’s more crucial than ever that every single person be counted as funds are distributed based on population. A complete 2020 CENSUS COUNT will fund the emergency health … Read More

A virtual delegation of SEIU 721 members traveled from SoCal to Arizona with a message for U.S. Senator Martha McSally: Vote YES on the HEROES Act! Hundreds of SEIU 721 members amplified their voices by submitting videos of themselves telling Sen. McSally about their work and why securing federal funding … Read More

Voting on our Tentative Agreement with St. John’s Well Child and Family Center has been extended and will now go through 6 pm on Thursday, July 23. Click on the link below to cast your vote and to see the TA Summary. SEIU 721 Clinics: United on the Frontlines & Stronger Together! … Read More

Due to financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Northeast Valley Health Corporation is proposing changes to the 3.5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment that was scheduled to go into effect July 15. NEVHC’s original proposal was to postpone the entire COLA amount until January 2021. Our union’s counter offer … Read More

We have a Tentative Agreement at St. John’s and now it’s time to vote for our new contract! We will be having a membership meeting this Wed. 7/15 at 7 p.m. to go over details of the TA. Scroll down for meeting info. and click the link below to view the … Read More