Did you know there’s a Special Election happening in your State Assembly District — the 54th District? That’s why we’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history of fighting for our communities and the essential services we provide. With the uncertainty of an unprecedented health … Read More
Did you know we’ve partnered with WERC to offer career development classes for Ventura Clinic Workers? That’s right. We’re hosting several virtual classes to help you advance in your career with the County. Below is schedule for the next several weeks. Sign up ASAP. Each session is limited to 20 … Read More
LOS ANGELES — Workers on the frontlines of South LA’s COVID-19 response delivered their 10-day strike notice to Watts Health Center (WHC) management today, April 1st. Their bold action comes after allegations that Watts has engaged in repeated labor law violations, including harassment and threats of employees, surveillance of union … Read More
SEIU 721 is celebrating National Social Workers Month and salutes our member social workers on the frontlines of pandemic response. We need social workers now more than ever as our country deals with both the immediate crises and the entrenched problems stressing our society — from a global pandemic that … Read More
The LA County Public Health Department has opened up eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to all individuals in Phase 1B, Tier 1. Per the County’s guidelines, this includes the category of Public Transit Workers, which includes airport workers, as part of the Emergency Services Sector. To schedule a vaccination or to learn … Read More
LAWA members — don’t miss out on the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine. LAWA, in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health and Walgreens, is giving LAWA’s frontline essential workers the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccinations will take place at the Airport Police Division’s 96th Street … Read More
Make no make mistake about it: LA City Councilmember Kevin de León has been a champion for union families, and a fierce advocate for environmental justice for decades. From Riverside County to LA City, Councilmember De León has taken a stand with SEIU 721 members when it matters. That’s why he’s joining us on Tuesday, March 16th at … Read More
The surge of asylum seekers at the Tijuana border is creating a looming humanitarian crisis. That’s why SEIU 721 members, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), and Hispanic/Latino Ministries and Border Concerns of the Cal-Pac Conference of the United Methodist Church are stepping up to launch a day-long … Read More
Nursing Assistants at LAC+USC have been told to stay in Covid positive patient rooms with windows and doors closed for up to 4 hours. Together in our union, we’ve sent a strong message to management that this is unsafe! We’re demanding the following to ensure the safety of ourselves … Read More
We did it! In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, we ratified the 2020-2022 City of Los Angeles Contract Amendment with an incredible 79% YES vote, closing the door on layoffs and furloughs and securing a strong future for City of LA workers. Since we began this … Read More