We Honor Dr. King’s Legacy of Fighting for Working Families

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


LA City Bargaining Team Results Are In!

LA City Bargaining Team Results are in!

(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


Deadline extended for L.A. City bargaining surveys!

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


SEIU 721 Stands With Puerto Rico

Remember Puerto Rico

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


Homelessness: It could easily happen to you

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




We Have a Contract!

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.


We Did It! We’re Fixing LA

WE DID IT! –
We’re FIXing LA

LA City workers vote to ratify a winning contract! With a 94% YES vote SEIU 721 members overwhelmingly voted for a contract that protects good middle-class jobs and restores vital community services.


It’s Official – LA City MOU 18 Recommends a YES Vote!

Great news! MOU 18 is recommending a YES Vote. Deadline for voting has been extended until MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28th for MOU 18 only.

The elected bargaining team members demanded clarity and accuracy on the intent of the agreement reflected in the summary. After hours of discussion and meetings with the Los Angeles City CAO all outstanding issues have been resolved and mitigated. Your bargaining team is now supporting the tentative agreement with City of L.A. and urging a yes vote.