Uncategorized News - SEIU Local 721

LA County Virtual Benefits Fairs – open enrollment starts Oct. 1

September 25, 2020

LA County members: It’s that time of the year again! The annual enrollment window is coming soon – from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Our union worked hard to bargain for these benefits for you and your family Read More...

Be Counted: Fill out Your Census Today!

September 17, 2020

The deadline to be counted in the 2020 census is quickly approaching! With the threat of layoffs and furloughs looming during this pandemic, it's more crucial than ever that every single person be counted as funds are distributed based on population. A complete 2020 CENSUS COUNT will fund the Read More...

L.A. County Budget Crisis Update – No Layoffs Oct. 1!

September 8, 2020

Layoffs have been averted for now, but the L.A. County budget remains on shaky ground. Without stimulus relief and passage of Prop 15, SEIU 721 members could be facing years of austerity budgets, hiring freezes, Read More...

This Labor Day, rest up for the big battle ahead

September 4, 2020

It’s been a momentous Summer on top of an extraordinarily challenging year that, much like the COVID-19 pandemic, is not over yet. For many of us, as SEIU 721 Members, it has been especially difficult. We make up much Read More...

Statement by SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover in Reaction to the Shooting of Jacob Blake

August 27, 2020

“In the aftermath of Jacob Blake’s shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, many will call for calm. But I support those taking action. The people must demand that elected officials at every level across America root out racism from the ranks of law enforcement, not just with Read More...

ICYMI: SEIU 721 Members Go to AZ to Support HEROES ACT!

August 6, 2020

A virtual delegation of SEIU 721 members traveled from SoCal to Arizona with a message for U.S. Senator Martha McSally: Vote YES on the HEROES Act! Hundreds of SEIU 721 members amplified their voices by submitting videos of themselves telling Sen. McSally about their work and Read More...

SEIU Local 721 Member Cecilia Hernandez-Garcia Wins Seat on VCERA Board

August 4, 2020

Congratulations to SEIU members on the election of their member-endorsed candidate for the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA) pension board, Cecilia Hernandez-Garcia. Cecilia Read More...

SEIU Lavender LGBTQ+ Caucus Meeting this Monday!

July 30, 2020

We have incredible news. Last month, hundreds of our fellow SEIU 721 Members participated in the first ever local wide LGBTQ+ Union Pride Survey and we couldn’t be more ecstatic about the results. A great majority of you identify as allies of our LGBTQ+ community and wanted more info Read More...

St. John’s Ratification: Voting Extended!

July 21, 2020

Voting on our Tentative Agreement with St. John's Well Child and Family Center has been extended and will now go through 6 pm on Thursday, July 23. Click on the link below to cast your vote and Read More...

SEIU 721 ON THE LOSS OF REP. JOHN LEWIS AND REV. CORDY VIVIAN

July 21, 2020

STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENT BOB SCHOONOVER, VICE PRESIDENT LINDA DENT, TREASURER DAVID GREEN, SECRETARY LILIAN CABRAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF GILDA VALDEZ ON THE DEATHS OF REP. JOHN LEWIS AND REV Read More...