In an inspirational display of union sisterhood (and brotherhood), health frontline workers packed our L.A. and Lancaster offices to meet with L.A. County Department of Health Services (DHS) Chief Dr. Mitch Katz to urge him to put an end to the escalating problem of worksite bullying by managers at DHS facilities.
SEIU members from all over the United States and Canada will participate in the SEIU Convention in Detroit, Michigan from May 20-24, 2016. The SEIU Convention is held every four years.
The win puts a capstone on a year’s worth of grassroots organizing by ‘Pasadenans for a Livable Wage,’ a coalition that includes SEIU 721 and our Fight for 15 LA, low-wage workers and fellow unions, religious leaders, and other community partners working to push the city to $15.
We supported and advocated for the creation of an Integrated Health Agency at LA County, and the Board of Supervisors listened to our concerns when they voted to make this new department a reality last year!
It’s official. The 2016 Executive Board (E-Board) Election process is well under way.
Ballots must be returned to and received at the post office by 9 am on March 11, 2016 in the envelope provided.
Holiday hours at all SEIU 721 offices will be modified. All offices will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve; closed on Christmas and New Year’s days. Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday.
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Board of Supervisors approved unit contracts for all SEIU Local 721 Los Angeles County bargaining unit members.
Both SEIU 721 and the International have committed to continue providing mental and support services as the workers try to move forward after this traumatic event.