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Commemorating the Armenian Genocide in Sacramento

April 10, 2014

On April 6, leaders of SEIU 721's Armenian Caucus traveled to the Sacramento to attend the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. They participated in a series of commemorative events, including a vigil and meetings Read More...

LA City Bargaining Teams Ready to Fix LA

April 10, 2014

On April 8, LA City Bargaining Team members participated in a Bargaining Summit to discuss upcoming contract negotiations with city management. Teams from each of the Coalition of LA City Unions' member unions were there to discuss bargaining priorities, strategy and to formulate a community-based Read More...

Compton Job Fair Draws Hundreds

April 8, 2014

SEIU 721 co-sponsored the Compton Job Fair on April 5. Nearly 1,000 job-seekers lined up for the event, which featured dozens of vendors. Compton mayor Aja Brown helped facilitate the event and partnered with SEIU 721 Read More...

LA City Members: Update on Dependent Coverage in Flex

April 7, 2014

For employees eligible for Flex benefits, LA City is announcing the 2014 Dependent Eligibility Verification program. The program is designed to ensure that all dependents enrolled in Flex health plans are actually Read More...

TCRC Members Make a Difference at the Aut2Run Race in Camarillo

April 7, 2014

SEIU Local 721 and Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC) teamed up to sponsor TCRC members for the 2nd Annual Aut2Run event in Camarillo on Sunday, April 6. Aut2Run is a charity 5K, 10K, 15K and Fun run charity race organized by the Autism Society of Ventura County. TCRC members Read More...

SEIU 721 Nurse Leadership Conference

April 4, 2014

Nurse Leaders from across the LA County Health Division gathered for a SEIU 721 Nurse Leadership conference on March 29. The theme was inspired by the Gandhi quote, "Be the Change You Want to See In The World." The conference gave the nurses a sense of how important it is to Read More...

Superior Court Workers Get Ready for Action

April 3, 2014

On March 22, Superior Court Workers held a general membership meeting to focus on statewide court funding issues and the LA County Superior Court's reconstruction plan. Members attended from LA Read More...

LA County Social Workers Believe that All People Matter

April 3, 2014

On March 29, LA County Social Workers celebrated National Social Work Month. This year's theme was: "All People Matter." The celebration recognized the sacrifices of social workers, honored the dedication of members during the recent strike for child safety, reviewed our victories and set a Read More...

Fix LA Exposes the Truth About Wall Street

April 1, 2014

The Fix LA Coalition is still taking over the airwaves. On April 1, SEIU Local 721 Research Analyst Lisa Cody appeared on KPFK's Uprising Radio program to talk about Fix LA's recently-released report Read More...

LA/OC Cities Stewards Council Update – March 2014

April 1, 2014

LA City Civil Engineer Kesavan Korand wrote this summary of the recent LA/OC Cities Stewards' and Leaders' Council Meeting held on March 19. Next Stewards' and Leaders' Council Meeting: Wednesday Read More...