Wildfire Leave Time for LA County SEIU 721 Members Impacted by Wildfires

After weeks hard-fought advocacy in the wake of the devastating Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires, LA County has announced that SEIU 721 members impacted by the disasters may access a new bank of 80 hours of Wildfire Leave Time as they recover. This time bank is retroactive to January 7th. This important


Our SEIU 721 Relief Efforts In Action

President David Green carrying a case of bottled water.

It’s been 10 days since the wildfires destroyed entire neighborhoods in Altadena, Sylmar and Pacific Palisades. Our hearts continue to be with our union siblings and neighbors who’ve suffered insurmountable losses. We’re starting to get a clearer picture of the impact of the Eaton Fire, Palisades Fire, and the Hurst Fire



UnitedHealthcare Resources: Southern California Wildfire Response

UnitedHealthcare is taking action to ensure customers and members are supported during the wildfire crisis. The information below applies to affected individuals enrolled in fully insured health plans with effective dates as noted and includes help for the broader community. Response period: Jan. 7 through Jan. 21 Impacted counties: Los Angeles, Ventura


Disaster Relief for SEIU 721 Members

Graphic that says disaster relief with SEIU 721 logo.

On behalf of our 100,000-member strong union, my heart goes out to every member and their loved ones who have been impacted by this week’s unprecedented wildfire crisis. Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel seeing the devastation throughout Los Angeles County and knowing that our union siblings, and neighbors,


Urgent: Wildfire Evacuation Orders Across SoCal

Map with LA County boundaries and locations of January 2025 fires.

The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires are spreading rapidly, and new fires are cropping up across the Southern California region. Fueled by unseasonably dry weather and wind gusts of up to 100 MPH, these fires are a deadly threat to our members, our families, and the communities we serve. We




LA County Bargaining Update & Tele Town Hall Recap

Last night, thousands of LA County members joined our Bargaining Update Tele-Town Hall. Weren’t able to join?  Listen to the tele-town hall recording here: November 21st marked our third bargaining session with LA County management. Your member-elected Bargaining Policy Committee (BPC) is focused on carrying out the priorities of SEIU


LA County Human Services Aides: We Fought for Safety and WON

We have an exciting victory to share with all LA County DCFS Human Services Aides. Our union’s HSA Labor Management Committee successfully negotiated with DCFS to guarantee language that will address safe and reasonable working conditions for HSAs. Read the new language below. *** OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT LANGUAGE HSA Designated Supervisor