Los Angeles County - SEIU Local 721

LA County COVID-19 Update: Info Packets, Request Forms, Now Available for Paid Leave Programs

April 10, 2020

Packets of information – including guidelines, procedures and request forms – are now available for the new paid leave programs! ALL SEIU 721 members in LA County can now submit requests. There are two Read More...

COVID-19 testing in LA expands to all LA County residents

April 9, 2020

The City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have partnered to expand their free COVID-19 testing program. Now, any LA County resident with COVID-19 symptoms can schedule a test. To check your eligibility and make an appointment, go to Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing. Tests are no longer Read More...

Fighting for Your COVID-19 Concerns at LA County DPSS

April 9, 2020

Your concerns are being heard loud and clear. We are taking every necessary step, and are relentlessly fighting to keep every DPSS worker safe during this pandemic. As your union — we are pressing LA County DPSS to Read More...

SEIU Local 721 LA County COVID-19 Emergency Update

April 3, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020, LA County’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) sent a letter to all County employees announcing that two new leave programs – Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and FMLA Emergency Leave – Read More...

LA County Emergency Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Emergency Leave FAQs

March 31, 2020

LA County members of SEIU 721 had lots of questions after we announced that our union advocated for, and won, 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave to help us weather the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve compiled the frequently asked questions. Here are the answers! Question Read More...

SEIU 721 Delivers on PPE for Nurses and All Healthcare workers in DHS LA Co!!

March 27, 2020

Just days ago, SEIU 721 frontline medical professionals alerted the general the press and general public about the lack of access to critical Personal Protection Equipment including N95 masks. Today we are proud to inform you of an amazing victory that resulted in a new Read More...

LA County, Emergency Paid Sick Leave is On the Way!

March 27, 2020

In accordance with HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, beginning on April 1, the County of Los Angeles will make available 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave – and a pro-rated Read More...

Breaking News: SEIU Local 721 COVID-19 Emergency Update

March 26, 2020

SEIU Local 721 Renews Call on Los Angeles County to Provide 80 Hours of Paid Sick Leave to Full-Time Employees After analyzing the provisions of HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, SEIU Local 721 has again called on the County of Los Angeles to provide an additional two weeks ( Read More...

Food Drive for Unions Members — Tomorrow in Commerce

March 26, 2020

When the going gets tough — the labor movement always jumps into action. On Friday, March 27th from 10AM to 2PM the County Federation of Labor will be hosting a massive food distribution at Read More...

Call to Action for Our Members at LA County DCFS

March 24, 2020

Social Workers need better protection from Coronavirus to keep themselves and the families they serve safe! And with the Coronavirus pandemic upon us, SEIU 721 is advocating hard at every level of Read More...