TUES JULY 21 11AM & 12PM: Pico Rivera Union Lunch Meeting!

SEIU 721 logo in purple color. The log features the tagline: Unite. Fight. Win.

We will be hosting a Union Meeting on Tues, July 21 from 11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm specifically for City of Pico Rivera’s full time and part time workers. This is the time to come enjoy a good meal as a thank you for standing proud and strong with your fellow co-workers … Read More


City of Los Angeles Dependent Eligibility Verification

SEIU 721 logo in purple color. The log features the tagline: Unite. Fight. Win.

Do you have dependents covered by your health insurance? The City’s LAwell Employee Benefits Program is performing a verification of all dependents covered in a City of Los Angeles insurance plan, including medical and dental insurance plans. Employees who cover dependents on their insurance are required to submit proof of … Read More


PAYCHECK INCREASE ALERT for City of El Monte

SEIU 721 logo in purple color. The log features the tagline: Unite. Fight. Win.

We’re getting a raise! City of El Monte general members fought hard for a fair contract during our last negotiating cycle and, this month, we’re seeing the fruits of our unity and union strength. Effective July 1, all City of El Monte general members SEIU 721 represented employees received a … Read More


Sign our Petition for a Fair Santa Ana Contract

Please sign our petition calling for a fair contract for City of Santa Ana’s essential workers!As the cost for essentials like food, housing and healthcare rises, our hard work and dedication can’t be forgotten. As Santa Ana grows, city workers can’t be left behind.  We are fighting for COLA, healthcare and our families! In order to … Read More


Tuesday June 16, Fight for a Fair Santa Ana City Contract!

Santa Ana members in purple t-shirts holding picket signs that spell out FAMILY.

We need to fight for a better contract! Because of our advocacy and standing united, furloughs are off the table! However, there has only been 0.25% movement on our COLA. With healthcare costs and inflation rising, a 0.25% COLA does not address the affordability crisis we are facing in Santa … Read More



LA City Victory! We Fought off Layoff Threats & more

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Last week, we alerted you about our fight against the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) mass layoff threat. We’re proud to announce that the local GRT initiative has been pulled off the November ballot due to SEIU 721 President David Green’s unwavering leadership. President Green and our labor partners led the … Read More


LMU Lets Go of a Pregnant, Non-Tenured Faculty Member

Molly Miranker

In late March, Molly Miranker received distressing, yet all-too-common news for non-tenure track (NTT) faculty members at Loyola Marymount University (LMU): Her contract for next semester was canceled, so she was out of a job.   It was bad timing for Miranker, 36, who was five months pregnant and carries … Read More



Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Deserve Stability, Not Job Reapplications!

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Deserve Stability, Not Job Reapplications!

Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) faculty should not have to reapply and compete in national searches just to keep teaching the courses they have led for years. The proposed “Professor of Teaching” title falls short of its stated goals. As introduced by Provost Weaver, it does not provide a fair or just transition … Read More