What price did you pay the last time you filled up your gas tank? How much did it cost the last time you bought groceries? Inflation is at historic highs – right when our contracts are about to expire. We, as a union, need to make sure we’re taking home … Read More
You’re not going to believe LA County’s infuriating salary offer — 2% per year and NO pay increase until next October. If you were ever on the fence about coming out for our Fight For the Frontline march on 3/31, there’s simply no excuse — you need to register ASAP. … Read More
In February, LA County members showed up in big numbers from hundreds of worksites during Valentine’s Day festivities to express our love for our union – AND our desire to fight hard for a strong contract in 2022. We were everywhere – from LA County’s healthcare network to LA County’s … Read More
We need more purchasing power. We need guaranteed healthcare coverage. We need more job security from privatization and short staffing. We need more dependent care coverage. We deserve it and we can get it – if we FIGHT FOR THE FRONTLINE. Our County contract expires on Thursday, March 31st, that’s why … Read More
After weeks of member candidate townhall meetings, the SEIU Local 721 Executive Board has confirmed the following endorsements for the June 2022 primary election: Mayor of LA: Karen Bass LA County Board of Supervisors District 1: Hilda Solis LA County Board of Supervisors District 3: Henry Stern LA County Sheriff: Cecil Rhambo … Read More
Last month, SEIU 721 President David Green and DPSS leaders met with DPSS Director Antonia Jimenez to discuss three major concerns expressed by our union members: Communication/Micro-management Teleworking Staffing This month, our union is scheduled to meet again with Ms. Jimenez. At the top of our agenda is to follow up on … Read More
Happy Black History Month! Dear SEIU 721 Brothers and Sisters, Something that I look forward to every year during Black History Month is taking the time to shine a spotlight on people who might not be widely known but made huge contributions to our society. Black History is American … Read More
A message from SEIU 721 President David Green: We and our labor allies fought hard for COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for California workers. On Monday, with the passage of S.B. 114, we won. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill this week, giving workers up to two … Read More
Don’t miss out on making your voice heard. Join fellow SEIU 721 COPE members as we listen and make recommendations for candidates running to represent LA County Supervisorial District 3 and for LA County Sheriff. You must register to each event you wish to attend — see the registration button links below. … Read More
We learned Tuesday that the California Department of Public Health rescinded its dangerous January guidance permitting the state’s healthcare facilities to force COVID-positive staff back to work without isolation periods or testing. The state’s move comes after nurses with SEIU 721 spoke out against the health guidance in early January. … Read More