Clerical, Janitorial, Grounds Maintenance, Security, Transportation, Food Service, GAIN… In the name of “cost effectiveness,” the County has contracted out thousands of jobs, replacing good union jobs with low-wage jobs that offer no retirement security and unaffordable health care. But that’s changing! On Tuesday, July 16, the Board of Supervisors … Read More
Members working in various LA County departments turned out in full force at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting to demand greater transparency and accountability throughout the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) – and to demand that their hard-earned retirement dollars be protected. The previous CEO of LACERA – … Read More
The SEIU 721 African American Caucus put on another event to remember with this year’s Juneteenth Block Party at Expo Park. The event, which was co-hosted by the office of Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sr., featured live music, food trucks, a kids zone, photo booth and more. There was even a … Read More
SEIU 721 members helped lead the charge to shift the way issues are addressed in our workplaces and develop LA County Health Agency’s Just Culture initiative. Now it’s time for the second annual Just Culture Pulse Survey to measure how employees perceive the fairness of their worksites. Just Culture marks a groundbreaking shift for our members. It’s about supporting a work environment … Read More
SEIU 721’s North County Members are gearing up for their State of the Union! Members from Lancaster, Palmdale, Acton, Castaic, Agoura Hills, San Fernando, Sylmar, Saugus, Chatsworth, Santa Clarita, Lake Los Angeles, Valencia, and Granada Hills will be coming together for this widely-anticipated event! Participants will learn about the latest developments happening in our union and be informed on our top goals for … Read More
Hundreds rideshare employees driving for Uber and Lyft in the greater Los Angeles region took part in a massive all-day protest to raise awareness of the plight of Gig Economy and other low-wage workers – demanding a $30/hour living wager, a roll-back of Uber’s recent $25 rate cut and an … Read More
SEIU 721 is hosting a free CEU workshop on Title 22 and you should be there! Come find out more about the nurse-to-patient ratio Title 22 law and learn how to protect your patients and your license. Participants will receive six (6) CEU credits. CEU time is guaranteed by your … Read More
A coalition of students, academia, tenants’ rights groups, living wage advocates and clergy joined graduate students from USC Forward and our SEIU 721 members this week by building a #FixSC Tent City at Jefferson Boulevard and Hoover Street – holding USC leadership accountable for their string of scandals and fiascos. … Read More
After a two-year battle, SEIU Local 721 and LA County entered into a settlement agreement that will provide back pay for a two percent (2%) Advanced Degree Bonus for one year from January 31, 2017 through January 31, 2018 to eligible Nurse Practitioners assigned to the Department of Health Services (DHS). Due … Read More
Hey Northeast Valley Health Corporation employees: Our rally is getting results! We held an after-hours Union Rally for Quality Patient Care last week and now NEVHC management has asked to meet with us to find a way to mitigate plans to layoff workers and reduce employee hours! We know how … Read More