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Farewell to John J. Benoit, Riverside County Supervisor
SEIU Local 721 is very saddened to learn of the passing of Riverside County Supervisor John J. Benoit, who died on Dec. 26 at the age of 64 due to pancreatic cancer. He was a life-long Republican who understood that working hand-in-hand with unions critical to maintaining a strong public sector workforce and to supporting the very public services that union members provide.
Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!
So that everyone may spend time with family, friends and loved ones, all SEIU Local 721 offices will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 and will reopen the morning of Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Happy New Year!
‘Merry and Bright’ Celebration for L.A. County Social Workers!
L.A. County Social Workers in BU 711, 723 and 777 — you’ve worked hard all year providing vital resources and critical assistance to children and families throughout Los Angeles County. Don’t miss out on this special and well-earned reward!
Fix LA Coalition Victorious in Pushing Key L.A. City Service Restoration; Applauds Mayor Garcetti for His Executive Directive Formalizing Creation of 5,000 New City Jobs
Good Full-Time Jobs Key to Creating A World-Class City With a Solid Middle
Class and Prosperous Neighborhoods With The Vital Services That Ensure
Our City is Safe, Clean, and Functioning
Thousands Pour into L.A. Streets for $15!
Thousands
of LA workers and their families marched through Downtown L.A. as part of a
national day of action to raise the minimum wage to $15.
Support the L.A. Women Fasting for $15 this Wednesday at L.A. City Hall
L.A. Women have taken over City Hall’s doorstep in a 15-day fast demanding a $15 minimum wage in Los Angeles! Today is day 12 of women going without food and standing strong outside of City Hall’s doorstep. The brave L.A. women include mothers, fast food workers, attorneys, labor leaders, clergy and advocates.
On Tax Day, 721 Joined The Largest Mobilization of the Underpaid
It happened today. Thousands of fast food workers went on strike in hundreds of cities. And they weren’t in the streets alone. SEIU 721 members were there in full force.
Raise Up ALL of LA County
On April 15, we called on the Board of Supervisors to strengthen public services and end poverty wages. The wages working families are being paid are completely out of balance with what people need to survive.