During a Sept. 16 bargaining session over the effect and impacts of LA County’s vaccination mandate, negotiators for the county continued to peddle an Oct. 1 deadline for employees to be fully vaccinated. While SEIU 721 has strongly encouraged all members to receive vaccinations to safeguard the health and safety … Read More
Have you ever wanted to be in the heart of the action when our union starts negotiating for our next contract? If so, now is the time to take the next step! Just submit a Bargaining Team Nomination Form by Fri., Oct. 1 at 5 PM. And if you know … Read More
SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. At the same time, LA County’s Bargaining Policy Committee has strongly advocated for a robust, regular testing option for those members who have yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. On September 9, the … Read More
We fought and won big! By an overwhelming majority of 98%, LA County members approved our historic six-month TA agreement. “This landmark contract is a game changer for SEIU 721 members in LA County” said SEIU 721 President David Green. “Together we fought for and won historic gains, including the largest bonuses … Read More
As COVID-19 cases surge due to the spread of the deadly Delta variant, SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated, masking up in shared spaces, and continuing to practice social distancing. At the same time, we will continue to vigorously defend our … Read More
L.A. County Mandatory Vaccine Policy: SEIU 721 Bargaining Committee Set to Negotiate On Thursday, August 19, SEIU 721’s Bargaining Policy Committee (BPC) met with CEO representatives to review a draft of the County’s proposed Mandatory Vaccine Policy. While we encourage all members to protect themselves and their families by getting … Read More
“It’s all about the members.” That’s the mantra of Adolfo Granados, who started his SEIU 721 activism as a Shop Steward while employed as an Eligibility Worker at the LA County Department of Public Social Services and recently became our union’s new Treasurer. His focus? Consistently reminding all of us … 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
It’s time to cast our ballots to protect our pension! That’s why we’ve endorsed Herman B. Santos (LACERA Board of Investments) and Vivian H. Gray (LACERA Board of Retirement) to be reelected to their respective seats. During his time on the Board of Investments, Herman B. Santos has fought back … 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