SEIU members have been a part of Simboa Wright’s life literally from birth. Wright was delivered by SEIU healthcare workers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital. When he was a baby, SEIU social workers guided him through the foster system to his adopted family. Now, after 20 years working for … Read More
On August 4th, Supervisor Hilda Solis, the Chair of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, issued an Executive Order establishing a mandatory vaccination policy for Los Angeles County employees. The Executive Order requires all County employees to provide proof of full vaccination by October 1, 2021. This follows an order … Read More
The united voice of LA County members and the relentless efforts of our LA County Bargaining Policy Committee have us on the cusp of a signature win for SEIU 721 members. While other County unions were content to stand pat at the bargaining table, we fought for what we deserve … Read More
The nomination period for our SBCERA Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that have fallen behind everyone else and should receive market adjustments. Nominations for the Bargaining Committee Team are open now and must be received … Read More
The nomination period for our Riverside County Parity Pool Reopener Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that have fallen behind everyone else and should receive market adjustments. Nominations for the Bargaining Committee Team are open now … Read More
What is a Bargaining Committee Team? A Bargaining Committee Team is a committee of Local 721 members who are elected to lead Local 721’s negotiations at the bargaining table. Committee members will work with other Local 721 members to identify ideas and develop contract proposals. Committee members also meet with … Read More
“The storming of the United States Capitol on Wednesday was the nadir of a presidential regime defined by hateful rhetoric, racialized violence and deliberate cruelty, both large and petty. As most of this nation is preparing for a peaceful transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden in two weeks, it’s … Read More
“Early Wednesday morning, when the senate races in Georgia were called for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, essential workers around the country celebrated the payoff of years of relentless organizing. Thanks to record turnout across the state by black, Latino and AAPI voters, the people of Georgia elected two … Read More
You may have received a mailer recently from an outfit called the Freedom Foundation, suggesting that you can “give yourself a Christmas bonus” by quitting your union. You should know that the Freedom Foundation is one of many front groups funded by ultra right-wing oil billionaire Charles Koch dedicated to … Read More