We’re one week away from the biggest union action in SEIU 721 History. On Thursday, March 31st in Downtown Los Angeles we’re going to march for salary increases that keep up with the cost of living, to defend our jobs from being contracted out to for-profit corporations, to protect our … Read More
It’s unbelievable but here we are. After being the backbone of LA County’s healthcare response during the pandemic, management is rewarding us by trying to ban our union representatives from being on county premises. Their first target: The LAC+USC Medical Center. “It’s outrageous and unacceptable – and we won’t be … Read More
It is International Women’s Day, a perfect time to reflect on just how much we rely on women’s labor, especially in the LA County workforce. Traditionally – and it’s a fact that still holds true – women have dominated the ranks of healthcare, social services and clerical work. At LA … Read More
Last week the County gave us their infuriating salary offer of 2% in raises per year and now their managers are stooping to a new low. They’re restricting SEIU 721 union reps’ access to County facilities and attempting to silence our collective voice. This is a flagrant violation of labor law … Read More
After weeks of member candidate townhall meetings, the SEIU Local 721 Executive Board has confirmed the following endorsements for the June 2022 primary election: Mayor of LA: Karen Bass LA County Board of Supervisors District 1: Hilda Solis LA County Board of Supervisors District 3: Henry Stern LA County Sheriff: Cecil Rhambo … Read More
The number of COVID-19 cases has surged by 430% over the last two weeks. Just yesterday alone, LA County recorded almost 37,000 positive cases, with over 8,600 people hospitalized throughout California. That’s why today, our SEIU 721 President David Green delivered official correspondence to the LA County Board of Supervisors calling on them … Read More
Ballots and accompanying instructions will be mailed to all eligible members in good standing on March 25th, 2022. All ballots must be returned by mail in the provided business reply envelope addressed to P.O. Box 17700, Los Angeles, CA 90017-9970. All ballots must be postmarked no later than April 23, 2022 … Read More
It’s time to vote on our historic Tentative Agreement at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The proposed agreement, includes an average 30% wage increase over the contract, boosts to premium pay, improvements to contract language & more. Your elected bargaining team recommends a YES vote! VOTING schedule: Online: Tue. Nov. … Read More
At a rally and press conference outside November 23’s LA City Council meeting, SEIU 721 and other labor groups that represent workers for fast-food restaurants, gig companies, and other entities demanded a meaningful seat at the table and a say in working conditions related to the city’s plans for the … Read More
REMINDER: Our next SEIU 721 City of Oxnard All Hands Meeting is on Tuesday, November 30 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm via Zoom. Your participation is critical as we start to gear up for bargaining! AGENDA CHAPTER BOARD NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS BARGAINING SURVEY BARGAINNG TEAM NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS CLASS AND COMP UPDATE INCENTIVE PAY DUE TO COVID ANTI … Read More