On Pace for an Even Bigger Win for LA County DPSS Workers!

Last year L.A. County’s Eligibility Workers (EW) decided they had enough with the outrageous number of cases per EW and they mobilized to bring lasting changes and won an additional 200 plus EWs. Now comes the news of EW’s setting themselves for an even bigger victory– LA County CEO Employee Relations Department has agreed to coordinate a meeting between SEIU 721 members and DPSS officials in the next 45 days to settle the caseload crisis once and for all.

Red Cross Workers Get Landmark National Contract

American Red Cross workers of Local 721 came together with union colleagues from across the country to reach the first ever national union contract. THIS WIN STANDS AS A SHINING EXAMPLE OFTHE POWER OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING THAT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN WE HAVE A UNION.

San Bernardino County Members Speak Up on Harmful Cuts

On March 1, SEIU Local 721 San Bernardino members went to the Board of Supervisors meeting to shed light on the negative impact of the cuts to their departments, jobs, and their lives. We have their attention, and that was just a sample!

Inland Region Celebrates Social Worker Month in March

During National Social Worker Appreciation Month, SEIU 721 proudly honors our dedicated members who serve the most vulnerable residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties.

Two Dozen Strong at the UFCW 770 Healthy Day Race

SEIU Local 721 members in the Tri-Counties region came out in full force to represent at the UFCW 770 Healthy 5k race in Ventura. Over two dozen SEIU 721 members, family and community came out from Santa Maria to Simi Valley to stand up for healthy families.

Join Us for a Healthy 5k Race on Presidents’ Day in Ventura

Enjoy a healthy and fun Presidents’ Day this year with your family, SEIU 721 members and the labor community.

SEIU 721’s Tri-Counties Regional Council is sponsoring up to 25 runners at the UFCW 770 Icaza Foundation Healthy Day 5KWalk/Run on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, 2016.

COPE Town Hall for State Senate District 27

Did you know that we have a vote in choosing which candidates our unions supports for elected office? It’s OUR choice. State Senate Candidates for District 27.

Big Win at Ventura Pension Board

The pension board that oversees the pensions for County of Ventura workers was moving to exclude Market Based Premium Pay from being pensionable. This move from the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA) Board would have hurt workers’ secure retirement. VCERA’s third-party counsel felt sure that it was interpreting the law correctly.