We are Occidental College Student Workers. We are essential in our roles as resident advisors, graders, tutors, translators, researchers, lifeguards, service workers, photographers, mail clerks, tour guides, and more. Despite our diverse jobs on campus, we are united in our goals to win respect and a strong union contract that … Read More
In case you missed it, we turned out in full force to yesterday’s Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Commission meeting at LAX. We stood union strong to demand a “NO” vote on a motion that would have granted LAWA CEO John Ackerman uninhibited power at our airports in the name … Read More
Join us on Tues., Feb. 24, at 2:30PM at LMU’s back gate entrance at Loyola Blvd. & W 80th St. for a rally and march demanding LMU’s admin resume bargaining with non-tenure track (NTT) faculty and stop its union-busting. After the rally, we’ll march to Provost Kat Weaver’s Community Conversations … Read More
SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast-growing labor organization, recognized as one of the largest and strongest unionsof public sector employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers and have over 200 staff employeescovering four counties in Southern California, including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties andnumerous cities … Read More
Have you – or someone you know in the Legal Processing Unit (BU 860) of the LA Superior Court – had bereavement leave benefits NOT be honored? If so, please contact Jermaine Brightwell of SEIU 721 at (213) 453-7604 or jermaine.brightwell@seiu721.org. Our Union, SEIU 721, is demanding that the Court … Read More
March is National Social Work Month! To honor it – and to honor all of us in BUs 711, 723 and 777 – the LA County Social Workers Chapter and our Union, SEIU 721, will host a special event. Social Work Appreciation Luncheon Sat., Mar. 14, 2026 11 AM to … Read More
Join SEIU 721 stewards at our SEIU 721 Valentine’s Day Celebration on Feb. 10 starting at 10 AM for sweet treats – including a chocolate fountain – plus a lively raffle and more. Raffle baskets for Union members will include a gift card, Union swag and other fun surprises that … Read More
After attempting to bust our union, LMU’s administration has claimed that non-tenure track (NTT) faculty will still have a voice through shared governance in the Faculty Senate. But what does the admin mean by shared governance? Well, just take it from President Thomas Poon. In May 2024, Poon, then our … Read More
From Los Angeles, to Minneapolis, to Portland, Maine, our siblings in the Service Employees International Union are fighting back against the attacks on our communities by Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Friday, Jan. 23, members of Minnesota’s SEIU Local 26, along with other unions, faith groups, and … Read More