Covid19 - SEIU Local 721

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for the County of Ventura

April 28, 2020

COUNTY OF VENTURA The COVID-19 pandemic is causing shifts in our lives and in our workplaces on a daily basis. SEIU Local 721 is moving swiftly to keep up with all the changes in all our jurisdictions to help keep all Read More...

Without a #Stimulus4Workers – Public Workers Will See Massive Cuts

April 28, 2020

As millions of Americans have sheltered in place, working people have kept our country afloat. Unfortunately, the lack of federal leadership is now threatening these same working people with cuts, furloughs and unemployment. Public workers are carrying out essential duties, often risking their Read More...

Some Help from the CEO on Paid Leave Programs!

April 23, 2020

On Thursday, April 23, LA County’s Chief Executive Officer sent a letter to all Department Heads and Department Human Resources Managers with further guidance on the implementation of the COVID-19 Paid Leave Read More...

Free COVID-19 Testing by the L.A. Black Worker Center and St. Johns

April 23, 2020

Every one of us, regardless of where we live or what we look like, needs accessible healthcare, paid time to recover and resources to make ends meet. Black, brown and Indigenous communities have always been denied the Read More...

Now you can watch the ‘Virtual Town Hall’ for LA County’s DCFS and DPSS

April 22, 2020

We recently joined Sup. Hilda Solis to co-host a Virtual Town Hall for SEIU 721 members working throughout LA County’s DCFS and DPSS. If you weren’t able to watch it then, you can now! To view the full, one-hour FULLY UNEDITED Virtual Town Hall, click here. To Read More...

Help support St. John’s as they care for South LA’s most vulnerable

April 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for services at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center. They’re also on the front lines, providing direct care to people experiencing homelessness in South LA – which has the second highest population of homeless individuals Read More...

LASANitzer is Union Made

April 21, 2020

Keeping our waterways, and beaches blue and pollution free is an around-the-clock essential job. In the City of Los Angeles, it’s a collaborative effort between LA Sanitation & Environment Read More...

LA City Members, Wondering About your Health Benefits and COVID-19?

April 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone concerned about what their employer's benefit plans covers and what it doesn't. Don’t be alarmed, the City of Los Angeles has put up a page where you will find answers to your questions. You can visit this page for the City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Read More...

Fighting to Protect Vital Public Services in the City of Los Angeles

April 19, 2020

In the midst of the most serious public health crisis in over a century, SEIU 721 members in the City of Los Angeles have remained steadfast in our commitment to providing the critical frontline Read More...

L.A. County’s Expanded Employee Assistance Program and Resources

April 17, 2020

SEIU 721 members are leading the charge at making our workplaces safe for LA County workers and for the clients we serve during this COVID-19 pandemic. In that same spirit, to meet the needs of the Read More...