Our LAWA Victory Stands: Union’s Message Was Accurate and Effective

LAWA workers in uniform. The workers are both wearing baseball caps standing in front of LAWA headquarters.

On February 19, hundreds of SEIU 721 members flooded the LAWA Board of Airport Commission meeting with a clear, united message: we won’t stand by as management tries to grab power and authority, undermine the City Charter, and threaten our livelihood by taking steps to undermine and disrespect us. The


Victory at the LAWA Commission!

SEIU 721 White and Purple Logo

In case you missed it, we turned out in full force to yesterday’s Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Commission meeting at LAX. We stood union strong to demand a “NO” vote on a motion that would have granted LAWA CEO John Ackerman uninhibited power at our airports in the name



SEIU Members Proudly Endorse Angela Ragusa for LACERS Special Election

We need good leadership to protect our LACERS retirement funds. Angela Ragusa is an SEIU steward, a member of our Union Bargaining Team, an engineer for the City of Los Angeles – and now we need Angela Ragusa to represent us on the LACERS Pension Board. By now, a ballot should have been mailed to


City of Los Angeles GSD Area 1 Mechanics Reclassification

Member have overwhelmingly voted to be reclassified to Heavy Duty Mechanics. If you’d like to be reclassified please fill out the form below. The form will be utilized to build the list submitted to the CAOs office for the civil service reclass. Those who don’t want to be reclassed will


Agreement reached with City of El Monte and our union, SEIU 721

ATTN: City of El Monte SEIU 721 Union Members We secured a Tentative Agreement! Our Bargaining Team was able to make improvements to the City’s “Last, Best, and Final Offer.” The new Tentative Agreement now protects IOD and Bi-Lingual Pay! *** Click here to read the TA Summary. *** Soon,


We Reached a Tentative Agreement with the City of Monterey Park

We did it! Our elected Bargaining Team reached a strong Tentative Agreement (TA) with management for our union contract. The TA provides a major boost for our City of Monterey Park members, our families, and the communities we serve. See the full TA summary here and scroll down below. Learn about the TA today,


SEIU Local 721 2025 Regional Council Nomination and Election Notice

Nomination Process Nominations for each of the four Regional Councils — Los Angeles County, LA/OC Cities, Tri-Counties, and Inland Area — will be accepted by Petition. Members who have been in continuous good standing for the preceding two (2) years are eligible to be nominated. Eligible candidates may begin to


SEIU CA Federal Fight Back Town Hall – July 10

On Thursday, July 10th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, SEIU California will be hosting a Federal Fight Back Town Hall to provide SEIU members with Federal updates, a call to action, and to answer questions. Join us as we plan and strategize how we can stand up for our communities and all


SEIU Local 721 Members Elect New Executive Board in 2025

The newly elected executive board of SEIU Local 721 is responsible for representing the interests of its members, and manages the Local’s affairs including running dynamic, worker-led campaigns that have secured historic gains for our members and working people across Southern California.Full list of elected member leaders: OFFICERS AT LARGE