Taking Political Action

COPE Town Hall for State Senate District 27

  Did you know that we have a vote in choosing which candidates SEIU Local 721 supports for elected office? It's OUR choice. Come to SEIU Local 721's It's Our Choice Town Hall to pick the statewide candidates YOU think will be best for working people and our families! Don't miss your chance to have Read More...

COPE in Action

As public workers, SEIU 721 members understand the importance of the state budget in funding critical services we provide our communities.  Last week, the 2015-16 California state budget hearings began and SEIU members/Eligibility Workers went to Sacramento to make sure the Read More...

Got Democracy?

The City of Los Angeles election is on March 3rd and once again a very low turnout is expected. That means just a few voters will be deciding who will help lead LA for the next four years or longer. Democracy works best when all eligible participate and vote. If you are an Read More...

What’s At Stake When You Don’t Vote?

Some people say that when there's low voter turnout that people must be happy with how current city/county/state/federal leaders are doing things. Other people say that low voter turnout is because Read More...

Sharing Our Stories in Sacramento

SEIU 721 members are on the front lines of providing public service and can be the best advocates for public services. Through COPE, members are able to testify in hearings, meet with legislators and communicate to the public at large. In the last couple of months, more than 100 SEIU 721 members Read More...