QUESTION #1 When exactly will we receive our raise? ANSWER #1 We will see the raise on our paychecks, in our bank accounts and in the eCAPS system on Fri., Oct. 28. The reason? Our paycheck of October 30 is for the pay period of October 1 through October 15. … Read More
Yesterday, the LA Times reported on racist remarks by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de Leon, and Gil Cedillo, and LA Labor Federation President Ron Herrera. The following statement was released by SEIU 721 officers President David Green, Vice President Simboa Wright, Secretary Lillian Cabral, and Treasurer Adolfo … Read More
Every three years, our union elects four new Regional Councils representing Los Angeles County, LA/OC Cities, Tri-Counties and the Inland Area. The SEIU 721 Regional Council is an important group within our union, ensuring that members from all areas have a strong voice when critical decisions about SEIU 721’s vision … Read More
SEIU 721 only endorses candidates who will stand up for working people like us. While your vote is yours alone, we recommend using this guide when you fill out your ballot. THESE ARE THE ONLY CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY SEIU 721. YOUR BALLOT WILL ARRIVE BY MAIL. PLEASE VOTE ON … Read More
Friendly reminder: The raise that our union bargained hard for takes effect on Oct. 30! We will see a pay bump at the end of the month. Officially, our pay increase begins accruing on Oct. 1. That technicality is important not just for salary purposes but for our benefits and … Read More
We apologize, there was an error on the Regional Council Ballots for Bargaining Units 311 & 731. Members in either unit will be receiving a corrected ballot in the mail very soon. The deadline to mail or walk in the corrected ballot has been extended to 9am on Friday, 10/14. … Read More
Out of respect for the victims of the current escalation of hostilities taking place in Nagorno-Karabakh, we have decided to cancel this year’s Armenian Independence Day celebration. We are in a spirit of mourning for the hundreds of lives lost. The situation is still very serious and we are extremely … Read More
It’s quite an exciting time in our nation’s history to be commemorating Latino Heritage Month, especially as the reenergized union movement continues to gain ground. Over the past several decades, Latinos have grown to more than 11 percent of California’s population over the past decade, comprising for more than two-thirds … Read More
SEIU Local 721 Regional Council nominations already have been received and ballots are being sent in the mail at the end of this week. Ballots must be returned by 9 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 2022. The vote count will take place that same day approximately at 9:30am. in each … Read More
We absolutely crushed it! In a remarkable showing of union power, we stopped LA County from outsourcing 2-1-1 LA’s critical services to multi-national consulting firm Deloitte. The motion to award a multi-year $67.2M contract to Deloitte and replace our 2-1-1 LA members with an automated service failed miserably at today’s … Read More