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Environmental Justice Action Team’s Virtual Meet & Greet with Councilmember Kevin de León — March 16th

March 10, 2021

Make no make mistake about it: LA City Councilmember Kevin de León has been a champion for union families, and a fierce advocate for environmental justice for decades. From Riverside County to LA City, Read More...

SEIU 721 Celebrates the American Rescue Plan: ‘Landmark Legislation for Working People’

March 10, 2021

Today, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. This is landmark legislation for working people that will help drive down poverty by providing long overdue relief nationwide – with $42.6 billion alone coming our way to California. It is a vivid example of the power of Read More...

City of Ventura -The Final Stretch to a Strong Contract!

March 9, 2021

City of Ventura Our bargaining team met with city management on Thursday, February 25 where several proposals were offered and countered. We are on the final stretch of bargaining and one of our key priorities is Read More...

International Women’s Day 2021: Wonder Women abound from DC to SEIU Local 721

March 8, 2021

Today is International Women’s Day – and this year, we have a lot to celebrate. From California’s very own Kamala Harris becoming our nation’s first woman Vice President to our very own Linda Dent becoming Read More...

SBCERA Bargaining Team Nominations 2021

March 5, 2021

The nomination period for our SBCERA Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that have fallen behind everyone else and should receive market adjustments. Nominations for the Bargaining Read More...

County of Santa Barbara – Time to Gear Up for Bargaining!

March 3, 2021

County of Santa Barbara It's time to prepare for our upcoming bargaining campaign for Santa Barbara County employees. Our contract expires on June 27, 2021. We need to hear from you! It is only with our unity and participation that we can help protect services in our Read More...

Humanitarian Aid and PPE Drive at SEIU 721 on March 4th for Asylum Seekers Arriving to US-Mexico Border

March 2, 2021

The surge of asylum seekers at the Tijuana border is creating a looming humanitarian crisis. That’s why SEIU 721 members, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), and Hispanic/Latino Read More...

LA County Heroes Unite: 2021 Contract Campaign

March 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic proved what we already knew: We're the heroes who keep America together while everything else is falling apart. We deserve a strong contract! But how will we get it this year if LA County is almost broke? This is definitely a special year – so we need a special Read More...

Riverside County Reopener Bargaining Team Nominations 2021

February 25, 2021

The nomination period for our Riverside County Parity Pool Reopener Bargaining Team is now open! This is your opportunity to represent your coworkers at the table as we propose classifications that Read More...

City of Ventura – Fighting for a New Strong Contract

February 25, 2021

City of Ventura Our bargaining team has been hard at work for the past month, meeting with city management several times and working on proposals and offering counters to management proposals. Read More...