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‘Let’s Talk About Exide’ Outreach Sat., June 10 with Sup. Hilda Solis!

The Exide Technologies battery recycling plant was a massive environmental injustice. As public sector workers, we care deeply about the health of the communities we serve. So let’s talk about Exide – and connect people to the health and social services that SEIU Local 721 members proudly deliver! Join us as we team up with Sup. Hilda Solis and the L.A. County Health Agency this Sat., June 10 at 8 a.m. for door-to-door outreach throughout Southeast L.A. County! More info here – Más información aquí:

Conejo Recreation and Park District Bargaining Team Delivers with TA

We did it! Our Conejo Recreation and Park District bargaining team reached a Tentative Agreement on a strong two-year contract that strengthens our District.

5% salary increases over the term of the contract
We held strong on the Cafeteria Plan and Basic Needs Allowance

Simi Valley Members Fight for Community Services

SEIU Local 721 Chapter Board. (Left to right) Eric Molina Ramona Mejia, Matt Booth, Nancy Fisher, Steve Perez, Vivienne DeLuca.

When we stay united we can accomplish great things for our workplaces and for our community.

Your SEIU 721 bargaining team met with City negotiators on Wednesday, May 17th. Our team presented proposals that will protect key community services, strengthen our union rights, and secure a strong future for ourselves and our families.

Assemblymember Reggie Jones Sawyer & SEIU Local 721 African American Caucus JUNETEENTH Celebration

Please join Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer and SEIU Local 721’s African American Caucus as we celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17, 2017. This year we are raising the bar and inviting members to attend a formal evening of live music, delicious Southern cuisine, African dancers, exclusive door prizes and much more. We are encouraging everyone to dress in their best formal African attire keeping in step with our theme of “From Broken Chains to a New Reign.”

By Popular Demand – Riverside County Escalation Voting Extended!

Thousands of Riverside County SEIU Local 721 members have already casted their vote to escalate up to and including a strike. More and more members across the county are coming together, gearing up and want to make their voices heard because they know the stakes are too high!

CSWs On the Road to Child Safety: One Year Later – L.A. County Children’s Social Workers Make Progress on Caseloads and Mentoring

One Year Later: Progress on the road to child safety. But a long way to go.
L.A. County SEIU 721 Children’s Social Workers are preparing a follow-up progress report on their “Roadmap to Child Safety” plan, which shows significant progress on caseload reduction through new hires at the Department of Children and Family Services and successful implementation of a new mentorship program aimed at reducing high attrition among CSWs.

REPRESENTATIONAL WIN OF THE MONTH 721 Tri-Counties Delivers Retro Pay to Ventura County Worker

As an SEIU member, you’re part of a family that can’t be ignored when we raise our collective voice. When our union comes together to address the problems of individual members, we can move mountains.

When one of Kenneth Milton’s co-workers in the County of Ventura’s General Services Agency got hurt, Kenneth was assigned to fill in and perform his co-worker’s tile-setting duties. The out-of-class fill-in assignment that was supposed to last days, turned into months.