Attention LA County DCFS members: Between $200 million to $320 million in federal funding is on the line unless Congress renews the Title IV-E Waiver by September 30, 2019. DCFS Director Bobby Cagle recently notified the DCFS workforce about it. Read his letter here. We know many of you probably … Read More
This week, LA County DCFS Director Bobby Cagle sent an official notice alerting the entire child welfare workforce of a potential hit of between $200 million to $320 million to the department – if Congress fails to extend the federal Title IV-E Waiver by September 30, 2019. In correspondence sent … Read More
Help is on the way for RFA and RFSPD workers at LA County Department of Children and Family Services drowning in excessive caseloads. Our new side-letter agreement contains mandatory caseload caps that will dramatically reduce caseloads for RFA and RFSPD workers and other measures to help protect child safety. Download … Read More
Great news, there are new course offerings for SEIU 721 members this Spring! The Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with SEIU Local 721, Million Dollar Training Committee and Los Angeles Valley College, is pleased to announce that the Math and Writing Program Spring course offerings are open for … Read More
Los Angeles County 2019 Countywide Wellness Get rewarded on your journey to better health! This is a new incentive that replaces the Fitbit incentive from prior years. Make sure to act now so you can take advantage of this program! Receive up to $100 in gift cards*— ✔ … Read More
Among the many accomplishments of the 2018 collective bargaining agreement is a host of new or expanded bonuses to compensate SEIU 721 members for working special assignments, hard-to-fill shifts, etc. But, even though these agreements were reached at the end of September and approved by the Board of Supervisors on … Read More
Enhance Your Career Through Million Dollar Training Fund Courses! We’re pleased to announce career enhancement workshops for SEIU 721 members in the LA County Probation Department! These courses are designed to provide staff with skills that will serve them now and in the future. They’re being put on through the … 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
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