The election is done and the results are in: Members of BU 500 voted to keep their union and stay with SEIU 721. The vote count took place starting this morning at the LA County Sanitation District headquarters in the City of Industry. Votes from workers at solid waste facilities … Read More
A coalition of students, academia, tenants’ rights groups, living wage advocates and clergy joined graduate students from USC Forward and our SEIU 721 members this week by building a #FixSC Tent City at Jefferson Boulevard and Hoover Street – holding USC leadership accountable for their string of scandals and fiascos. … Read More
If you’re a member of SEIU 721 and have ever wanted to participate in a video or other promotional materials for our union, now’s your chance! Just fill out the form below. Please note: Video shooting will take place from Mon., Mar. 25 through Wed., Apr. 10. Video shoots probably … Read More
If you haven’t already received materials in the mail notifying you to update your life insurance Beneficiary Form – you should have. So be sure to check your mailbox! Here’s a sample of what the new form looks like: REMEMBER: Because you are an active SEIU 721 member, you ALREADY … Read More
March is Social Work Month. In this spirit, SEIU 721 is proud to recognize the work of our members and our allies in the social work field by hosting our annual “Champions for Our Children” gathering. It will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 A.M. to Noon … Read More
Last week, your SEIU 721 bargaining team began a new round of contract negotiations with management at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Interaction was positive but to make more headway, it’s critical for us – the members of SEIU 721 – to show our solidarity. That’s why we’re … Read More
Here’s a handy checklist of what to bring if you are volunteering for our humanitarian visit on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019: Your passport and/or proof of legal permanent residence (Green Card) A backpack Scrubs or purple gear Comfortable, sturdy, close-toed shoes Your personal medical kit (stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.) … Read More
Here are some helpful tips for everyone who volunteered to participate on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019. DO’s DO remember that we’re here to serve. We’re not on vacation. DO respect our local hosts. DO respect patient privacy. DO stay with our group. DO remain flexible. DO wear scrubs. DO ask … Read More
LAHSA Bargaining Team dedicates New Year to attacking ‘divisive and wrong’ wage system after closing out the holidays with ‘Walk on the Boss’ Your SEIU 721 bargaining team has been hard at work for us at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). As we finalize contract negotiations, the team’s … Read More
Health Care Professionals to Take Direct Action and Make a Real Difference The plight of thousands of refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border has captured worldwide attention and touched the hearts of many of us here at SEIU 721. The needless suffering of the men, women and children living in these … Read More