News - SEIU Local 721

County of Riverside Bargaining Team Election Results

March 13, 2023

The ballots have been counted and our County of Riverside Bargaining Committee Election results are in. The following members have been voted on by their bargaining units to represent us at the table! Professional Read More...

A Special Message to USC Shuttle Drivers from SEIU Local 721 Vice President Simboa Wright

March 12, 2023

Dear USC Shuttle Drivers:My name is Simboa Wright, and I’m the Vice President of SEIU Local 721. I have a special connection with all of you – I am also licensed to drive a large vehicle on our city’s congested streets. I’ve driven a vactor truck for the City of LA’s Department Read More...

A Special Message to USC Shuttle Drivers from a Union Bus Operator

March 9, 2023

“Gold Coast Transit District bus drivers understand the union difference. In 2022, we used our union power to win bonuses of up to $2,500 for our service during the pandemic, plus a scheduled 3% salary increase on Read More...

St. John’s TA Review

March 7, 2023

We've done it again! After just one day of negotiations, we reached a Tentative Agreement on a historic 3-year contract that includes a new industry-leading standard $25 minimum wage at St. John’s Community Read More...

NLACRC 2023-2028 Contract FAQs

March 7, 2023

On February 17th, 2023, North LA County Regional Center members ratified the NLACRC 2023-2028 contract, locking in the biggest cash increase at the center in over 10 years, two new paid holidays, improved health and vision benefits, and more! But what does that mean for Read More...

USC Students and the Community Are Standing with Us!

March 1, 2023

Photo of USC students and shuttle drivers marching through USC campus

Yesterday, dozens of USC students, labor allies, and community members supported our efforts to join SEIU Local 721 by marching through campus and rallying with us at the “Tommy Trojan” statue! The march and rally made it very clear that USC students and the community are Read More...

USC Shuttle Drivers, We Have a Union Election Date

February 27, 2023

We have a supermajority of shuttle drivers and dispatchers — and now we have an election date to officially join SEIU Local 721. Mark your calendars — Thursday, March 23, 2023 is the day to Read More...

Black History Month Spotlight: Saundra Dixon

February 26, 2023

Black history is inseparable from the history of the labor movement and the history of SEIU Local 721. From the beginning, the fight for worker rights in the United States has been led, shaped and won by Black activists – from household names, to influential labor, civic and religious leaders, Read More...

SEIU 721 members demand immediate action on safety issues at LA County DCFS

February 23, 2023

Safety concerns for the members of our union are of paramount importance to us at SEIU 721. This is especially true when it comes to those of us working at the LA County Department of Children Read More...

St. John’s Bargaining: Team Elections & Survey

February 18, 2023

Preparations for our next labor contract at St. John's are well underway! Vote now to elect your bargaining team members who will represent you and your co-workers during negotiations. Also, click the Read More...