The frontline against COVID-19 is everywhere. It’s in our hospitals treating the sick, it’s in DPSS helping the more than 1 million unemployed in LA County alone, and it’s in the streets keeping our communities from falling apart. Public sector workers from Riverside, to Los Angeles, to Ventura County are bearing the brunt of working around-the-clock … Read More
Frontline workers are facing challenges like never before while still continuing to provide the critical services our communities need. For the first time ever, SEIU 721 is holding a virtual townhall for all the clinics in our union family. Join in to learn about the state of our clinics and how … Read More
Join working people and SEIU members from around the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with #EarthDayLive, starting on April 22 through April 24. This three-day celebration will feature activists, performers and artists committed to a just recovery and a New Deal that is healthy, safe and green. The fights … Read More
Natalie Gordon knew what she was getting into when she became a nurse six years ago. She knew about the long hours, emotionally exhausting days and physical demands that would sometimes leave her body sore and bruised. She knew it would require lots of sacrifices but she answered the calling … Read More
The situation with COVID-19 is changing minute to minute, hour to hour. During this difficult time, we must remember what we have always known as Union members: strength in numbers. Today is national Census Day, an official kick off to efforts already underway to make sure every single Californian gets … Read More
Attn: Environmental Services Workers at LAC+USC: As the COVID-19 crisis intensifies, our union is determined to make sure our members are protected in order to continue providing the safest and highest quality patient care. EVS workers are a key component on the frontlines of patient care – and you deserve safety … Read More
Nurses File Complaint with Cal/OSHA and Warn LA County’s Hoarding of Masks and Failure to Provide Frontline Workers with Critical Equipment Risks Public Health and All but Guarantees Spread of COVID-19 Among Patients and Hospital Staff LA County frontline healthcare workers represented by SEIU 721 are sounding the alarm and … Read More
The full effects of the Coronavirus pandemic have yet to be felt but many SEIU 721 members are already being impacted. Our union has been hard at work ensuring that members’ health and safety needs are given full and complete consideration as we work with LA County to help control … Read More
By Bob Schoonover Now that the Coronavirus pandemic is literally upon us, it is safe to say that we are living in unprecedented times. For years, the members of SEIU 721 have reminded our employers and the public at-large that we are the safety net. Indeed, times like the ones … Read More
The health and safety of SEIU 721 members is always paramount. See the guidelines below from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration: If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, we recommend that you bring the conditions to your employer’s attention, if possible. You may file a complaint with … Read More