With the local economy in full recovery mode, the Fix L.A. Coalition demanded during official testimony before the L.A. City Council that City Hall restore 5,000 municipal jobs lost during the Great Recession. “Our infrastructure is of great neglect,” said Bob Schoonover, President of SEIU Local 721, which boasts approximately … Read More
Solidarity remains strong between our City of LA members and our sister unions, with SEIU 721 members voting last night to stay in the Coalition of City Unions – the organization powering Fix LA’s movement to add 5,000 new union jobs to the city’s workforce. With an 87% “yes” vote … Read More
Today SEIU 721 members in Los Angeles and Oxnard joined marches honoring Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights leadership and tireless advocacy for labor rights and economic justice. In Los Angeles, a parade led by SEIU 721 members leaders like St. John’s Chief Steward Gary Poe marched with LA County … Read More
(Last Updated 12/26/17 11:30am) Ready to Fight at the Bargaining Table to Get the Job Done! You cast your vote to stay on the winning path with the new LA City Bargaining Team. Congratulations to the new 2018 Bargaining Team! The Bargaining Team voting period was November 17th to December … Read More
Attention all members working for the City of Angels! You now have until Monday, November 13 at 5 p.m. to send in your contract bargaining surveys. It’s easy to do. Just fill it out online! Contract bargaining is around the corner and these survey results help shape our agenda. It’s … Read More
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the people of Puerto Rico have endured 14 days without food, water, power and communication. As the death toll rises, elected officials are choosing to focus on the debt Puerto Rico owes to big banks, rather than the sorely needed help the people need. … Read More
By Laura Roberts-Newman Perhaps I was in a serious state of denial but even after two nights of sleeping in a hedge on Sunset Blvd. it still hadn’t truly sank in. When a man came up to me holding out a piece of paper and saying, “Here’s a list of … Read More
Come join President Bob Schoonover and fellow SEIU members in interviewing candidates for endorsement.
On Friday, April 29th we will be moving one step closer to bringing to fruition the 5,000 new jobs negotiated last year during our contract negotiations.
City workers have proven that we can beat back any concession that hurts working families and the city we care for. We look forward to continue working with our city leaders so that together we can take even more steps to Fix LA.