What You Need To Know About Ebola
SEIU 721’s response to the Ebola virus in the United States focuses on proven public health and infection control practices to prevent exposure both to patients and to caregivers and other workers.
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October 28 ULP Work Stoppage: Let LA City Know it’s Time to Fix LA!
LA City management has engaged in unfair labor practices by attempting to dissuade members from participating in protected activities and silence workers who are determined to stand up and Fix LA! Los Angeles City workers are gearing up for a ULP Work Stoppage day of action on Tuesday October 28. … Read More
Ebola: Healthcare Workers Spring Into Action
In light of the recent contraction of Ebola by a second healthcare worker in the United States, LA County healthcare providers, SEIU Local 721 and LA County Health officials held a press conference to provide an update on their latest information and protection protocols.
COPE Endorsed Candidates (and Ballot Measures) for November Election
Many of the COPE endorsed candidates qualified for the General Election on November 4th.
City of Port Hueneme Members Vote To Approve New Contract
The SEIU 721 City of Port Hueneme Bargaining Team met with city negotiators on Thursday, October 9, and reached a tentative agreement. Members voted to approve the new agreement by a wide margin on Monday, October 13.
Make a Call for SEIU 721 Member/Candidate: Gregg Fritchle
Gregg Fritchle, SEIU 721 member and endorsed candidate is looking for some volunteers for his campaign.
LA County Health and Ebola
We recognize healthcare workers feel anxiety around many of the unknowns surrounding this issue. Please know that SEIU Local 721 is taking steps towards ensuring that everyone is being properly informed and assessing needs to protect our health and the health of the communities we live in.
We Gathered As A Family to Lift Up All Families
This year’s annual member assembly and picnic served to celebrate the successful efforts of all our hard working families across southern California.
Santa Barbara County SEIU 721 Social Workers and Career Employment Specialists Win a Raise
On Sept. 17, 2014, SEIU Local 721 and the County of Santa Barbara reached an agreement which will increase the pay by 5% for all social workers and career employment specialists in the county. The Board voted 4-1 to approve this wage adjustment during its Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 7.
What’s At Stake When You Don’t Vote?
But in reality, people don’t vote because they think their vote doesn’t matter but by not voting you may be giving your vote to a candidate or cause you do not endorse.