SEIU 721 members at the Antelope Valley Rehabilitation Center provide long-term treatment for Los Angeles County residents who are dealing with drug/and or alcohol abuse. The center has been described as a “recovery oasis in the desert” and no one is excluded from this state-funded program for lack of income. However, despite substance abuse … Read More

A series of online webinars hosted by Empower Retirement is available to LA County employees for the month of June! See the flyer below for dates and times for workshops on the following topics: Pre-Retirement Make the Most of Your Plans Market Volatility Investments 101 Click on the link below … Read More

By David Green, LA County Social Worker & SEIU 721 Treasurer The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major threat to children in the child welfare system.  While the disease itself most severely affects older adults, the side effects of the pandemic — shelter-in-place orders, lockdowns, school and court closures and mass unemployment — … Read More

We can all agree that 2020 has been one of the most demanding years in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has come and the subsequent economic depression has put the work we do front and center. Join SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover and Vice President Linda Dent as they host union … Read More

We are living through a moment in this nation’s history that will not soon be forgotten. As union members, we know that social and economic justice cannot be achieved without racial justice – they are inherently linked. That’s why our union, SEIU, has worked tirelessly to build cross-racial solidarity to … Read More

SEIU 721 members went from being invisible to being labeled “essential” – seemingly overnight. Now, many of us are on the chopping block. The inequality and economic uncertainty many of us face – whether poor, working class, or middle class is not only unfair, but avoidable. The Legislature is voting on … Read More

Frontline workers are facing challenges like never before while still continuing to provide the critical services our communities need. For the first time ever, SEIU 721 is holding a virtual townhall for all the clinics in our union family. Join in to learn about the state of our clinics and how … Read More

Natalie Gordon knew what she was getting into when she became a nurse six years ago. She knew about the long hours, emotionally exhausting days and physical demands that would sometimes leave her body sore and bruised. She knew it would require lots of sacrifices but she answered the calling … Read More