The election for LA County Sheriff is heating up! On Thursday, September 6th, LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell and his challenger retired LA County Sheriff Lt. Alex Villanueva joined SEIU Local 721 COPE members for an election town hall. COPE Members who work at the various County Jail facilities came out en … Read More
Do you need a ride on Sept. 25? No worries. Our union has arranged free bus transportation for all SEIU 721 members to and from the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration! Contact your Work Site Organizer (WSO) to reserve your seat on the bus. (If you’re not sure who that … Read More
CalPERS Election SEIU Members across California are voting to re-elect SEIU Priya Mathur to the CalPERS Board. Ballots will be mailed out to eligible active public-agency members on August 31st. You can vote online, by phone, or by mail. Just follow the instructions included with your ballot. All votes must … Read More
Dozens of Riverside County stakeholders gathered at the IBEW Local 440 hall in Riverside on Thursday night to meet Riverside County Board of Supervisors candidates Russ Bogh and Eric Linder and CA State Senate candidate Joy Silver, as well as get an update on the fight to Raise Up Riverside. … Read More
SEIU Retirees Leadership Group Wants Your Input SEIU 721 retirees have an important voice through the Leadership Group. As your elected representatives, the Leadership Group strives to ensure that the contributions of retired members are recognized and that activities are presented to enhance your well-being and quality of life. If … Read More
General Election Runoff, Los Angeles County Sheriff Candidates Join us for the SEIU 721 Member Endorsement Town Hall for LA County Sheriff Candidates Alex Villanueva and Sheriff Jim McDonnell. Hear what the Candidates for LA County Sheriff have to say about issues facing the LA County Sheriff’s Department. >> Download … Read More
The current administration is planning yet another attack on working people with a change to the “public charge” rule that will punish immigrant families who are seeking the American Dream. SEIU 721’s Latino Caucus is urging members to act on this important cause that affects millions of people as they … Read More
On Aug. 16, L.A. County negotiators finally made a salary offer: 1% per year for the next 3 years, despite the fact that the cost of living in Los Angeles is currently rising at a rate of 4% a year! We say, “3% is an insult!” Coupled with their proposed … Read More
By popular demand, here is the highlight reel from SEIU 721’s Juneteenth Celebration 2018! The African-American Caucus presented this year’s Juneteenth celebration titled, The Blackout Experience: Illuminating Black Excellence. The event celebrated contributions black people have made to society; highlighting everything from street lights and blood banks to gifs and … Read More
Join us! All demonstrations will begin at 12:15 P.M. and continue through the lunch hour. SEIU Local 721 will bring the signs, whistles, tailgate speakers and box lunches for all participants. You bring the spirit! For more info, call the SEIU 721 Member Connection at (877) 721-4YOU. Together, we rise! … Read More