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Social Security and the 1%

On April 17, most of America's wealthiest citizens will stop paying Social Security taxes. Once the payroll contribution cap of $117,000 is reached, millionaires and billionaires stop paying into the system, while the Read More...

Commemorating the Armenian Genocide in Sacramento

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 with supportive elected officials. Here are photos: Click here to read Read More...

LA City Bargaining Teams Ready to Fix LA

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 Read More...

Compton Job Fair Draws Hundreds

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

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 eligible for coverage. It's part of the City's commitment to Read More...

SEIU 721 Nurse Leadership Conference

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 Read More...

Superior Court Workers Get Ready for Action

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 County, Children's Law Center, Ventura and Riverside.Featured speakers included State Assemblyman Read More...

Fix LA Exposes the Truth About Wall Street

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...