On August 27, SEIU 721 members overwhelmingly approved a landmark six-month contract including a new Juneteenth paid holiday, fully funded medical and dental coverage, and across-the-board “Heroes Pay for All” bonuses. While the Board of Supervisors still has not approved the agreement, there is no doubt that they will vote … Read More
The year is quickly coming to an end, and before we know it, 2022 will be here. That’s why we’re coming together on Thursday, October 28th at 6PM to consider endorsements for LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, and the incumbent LA City Council Members who are up for reelection in … Read More
On Friday Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport sent a message to all employees with an “urgent reminder that the Countywide vaccine policy takes effect today, October 1, 2021 … All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must provide proof of vaccination unless they have been … Read More
Vaccine Mandate Bargaining Update No disciplinary action today and no disciplinary action until late November at the earliest. In the interest of public health, our own health and the health of our families, SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At the same time, we continue … Read More
Antonia Jimenez, director of LA County’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), acknowledged Wednesday that there are issues with management’s proposed “task-based” work system that need to be addressed. After hundreds of DPSS workers rallied at the agency’s headquarters in the City of Industry, Jimenez also agreed to meet with SEIU … Read More
Get on the bus and take action with us! Sign up NOW … and scroll down to view our complete bus schedule with departure locations and times. Action at Crossroads Wed., Sept. 29 at 9 AM DPSS Headquarters 12860 Crossroads Pkwy CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP BUS SCHEDULE SAN … Read More
ATTN: LA COUNTY CSSD MEMBERS Our offices at the LA County Child Support Services Department have been closed to the public since the pandemic forced a shutdown in March of 2020. Since then, some of us have been working on-site but most of us have been working remotely to ensure … Read More
During a Sept. 16 bargaining session over the effect and impacts of LA County’s vaccination mandate, negotiators for the county continued to peddle an Oct. 1 deadline for employees to be fully vaccinated. While SEIU 721 has strongly encouraged all members to receive vaccinations to safeguard the health and safety … Read More
Have you ever wanted to be in the heart of the action when our union starts negotiating for our next contract? If so, now is the time to take the next step! Just submit a Bargaining Team Nomination Form by Fri., Oct. 1 at 5 PM. And if you know … Read More
SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. At the same time, LA County’s Bargaining Policy Committee has strongly advocated for a robust, regular testing option for those members who have yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. On September 9, the … Read More