By David Green, LA County Social Worker & SEIU 721 Treasurer The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major threat to children in the child welfare system. While the disease itself most severely affects older adults, the side effects of the pandemic — shelter-in-place orders, lockdowns, school and court closures and mass unemployment — … Read More
We can all agree that 2020 has been one of the most demanding years in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has come and the subsequent economic depression has put the work we do front and center. Join SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover and Vice President Linda Dent as they host union … Read More
We are living through a moment in this nation’s history that will not soon be forgotten. As union members, we know that social and economic justice cannot be achieved without racial justice – they are inherently linked. That’s why our union, SEIU, has worked tirelessly to build cross-racial solidarity to … Read More
SEIU 721 members went from being invisible to being labeled “essential” – seemingly overnight. Now, many of us are on the chopping block. The inequality and economic uncertainty many of us face – whether poor, working class, or middle class is not only unfair, but avoidable. The Legislature is voting on … Read More
The 2020 Census is underway and now more than ever, self-response by all households is strongly urged considering the current health emergency. The process is easy, fast and confidential and helps you secure funding for your local community. While the deadline for the Census has been delayed, taking the time now to fill it out … Read More
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