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.


LA City Bargaining Teams Ready to Fix LA

On April 8, LA City Bargaining Team members participated in a summit to discuss upcoming negotiations with management and solutions to make the city better.


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.


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 control health care costs and promote the sustainability of our health benefits.


TCRC Members Make a Difference at the Aut2Run Race in Camarillo

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.


SEIU 721 Nurse Leadership Conference

Nurse Leaders from across the LA County Health Division gathered for a SEIU 721 Nurse Leadership conference. The theme was inspired by the Gandhi quote, “Be the Change You Want to See.”


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.



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 showing that Wall Street is charging the City of LA more than $200 million in fees each year.