Here’s a handy checklist of what to bring if you are volunteering for our humanitarian visit on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019: Your passport and/or proof of legal permanent residence (Green Card) A backpack Scrubs or purple gear Comfortable, sturdy, close-toed shoes Your personal medical kit (stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.) … Read More
Here are some helpful tips for everyone who volunteered to participate on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019. DO’s DO remember that we’re here to serve. We’re not on vacation. DO respect our local hosts. DO respect patient privacy. DO stay with our group. DO remain flexible. DO wear scrubs. DO ask … Read More
LAHSA Bargaining Team dedicates New Year to attacking ‘divisive and wrong’ wage system after closing out the holidays with ‘Walk on the Boss’ Your SEIU 721 bargaining team has been hard at work for us at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). As we finalize contract negotiations, the team’s … Read More
Health Care Professionals to Take Direct Action and Make a Real Difference The plight of thousands of refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border has captured worldwide attention and touched the hearts of many of us here at SEIU 721. The needless suffering of the men, women and children living in these … Read More
By now, you should have received materials in the mail notifying you to update your life insurance Beneficiary Form. Here’s a sample of what the form looks like. After completing the form that you receive in the mail, choose one of these options: Email it to SEIU721Beneficiary@zenith-american.com Return it in … Read More
Be sure to update your life insurance Beneficiary Form! Below is a sample of what the form looks like. You should be receiving one in the mail shortly if you haven’t already. As you may or may not be aware, in an effort to offer our members the highest … Read More
It’s a new year and we’re working under a new contract. What does that mean for us? Are there any updates or developments? What are the goals for this year – for us as social workers, for us as Pasadena worksite employees and for SEIU 721 as a whole? FIND OUT! … Read More
In case you missed it, this past December we received the GREAT NEWS that LASD settled our grievance and will pay out weekend bonus back pay owed from the period of 4/30/14 to 4/30/17 to EVERY WORKER THAT IS ENTITLED! Please start organizing your time corrections now so that you will be able to … Read More
Next Monday, January 14, tens of thousands of LAUSD teachers and support staff in United Teachers Los Angeles are going on strike to fight for public education! Our brothers and sisters in UTLA are hitting the line and giving up pay to push for true community schools. They’re fighting for: … Read More
The Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with SEIU Local 721 and Los Angeles Valley College, is very pleased to announce the relaunch of the Los Angeles County University (LACU) Writing and Math Programs in January 2019. These well-established developmental programs are designed to enhance employees’ writing proficiency and … Read More