News - SEIU Local 721

BU 500 Blue Collar Members Who Handled Calabasas Landfill Fire Get Healthcare They Need

October 10, 2019

Thanks to Union Power, Physical Exams and Chest X-Rays Approved after Management Initially Denies Them In November of 2018, a fire broke out at the Calabasas Landfill. Workers from BU 500 were called to restore the Read More...

County of Ventura Bargaining Update – We’re Standing Strong

October 9, 2019

The Bargaining Team had its third meeting with County negotiators on Monday, October 7th. >>Download the flyer We provided updates on our proposals and stood strong on our key priorities - negotiating stronger wages, increasing the flex credit contribution, improving contract language Read More...

Chief Negotiator

October 7, 2019

WHO WE ARE SEIU Local 721 is a dynamic, and fast growing organization recognized as one of the largest and strongest union of publicly funded employees in the nation. We are on the forefront of local politics Read More...

Gateways is getting ready to bargain!

October 4, 2019

Gateways employees are getting ready to start bargaining for our new contract so it's time to do our Bargaining Survey and nominate people for the Bargaining Team! Your voice is important and filling out the survey Read More...

LA County workers – how to maximize your benefit dollars

September 27, 2019

Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your benefit dollars, and avoid any loss, by spending the surplus on other Options Read More...

LA County workers – important changes to your 2020 medical benefits

September 27, 2019

If you're an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGES Beginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care Read More...

County of Ventura Bargaining Update – Rolling Up Our Sleeves

September 26, 2019

The SEIU 721 County of Ventura bargaining team met for the second time with management at the table on Sept. 23, 2019. The County came back with counter proposals on both economic and non- Read More...

2019 Regional Council elections – read the candidate statements here

September 25, 2019

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 18, 2019. The vote count will take place that same day beginning promptly at 5 P.M. in each of the SEIU 721 Read More...

What’s in Store for MOU 14?

September 23, 2019

In case you missed it, the LA City Council finally approved our new contract this past August. Now that the City Council has officially approved the MOU, the City Controller and the CAO has to begin Read More...

Tri-Counties Union Board in a Box Fall 2019

September 19, 2019

Union visibility is about making our SEIU 721 presence known at our worksites – especially now that we’ve kicked off bargaining a new, strong contract with the County of Ventura, our largest Read More...