It’s time to gear up for bargaining and we need your participation! Use the form below to nominate yourself of a co-worker to be on the SEIU 721 Area Housing Authority bargaining team. Nominations Members in good standing may nominate themselves or any other Area Housing Authority member by completing … Read More
The new fiscal year may not start until July 1, 2021. But already, Fesia Davenport – the LA County’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – is putting the finishing touches on her proposed county budget. We cannot leave anything to chance. We must remind the CEO who kept LA County together … Read More
SEIU 721 is celebrating National Social Workers Month and salutes our member social workers on the frontlines of pandemic response. We need social workers now more than ever as our country deals with both the immediate crises and the entrenched problems stressing our society — from a global pandemic that … Read More
Sisters and brothers – By now you’ve probably heard of the horrific shooting in Atlanta, GA that targeted those of Asian descent. This tragedy is just the latest in a string of violent attacks against our Asian American & Pacific Islander brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, it stands as yet another … Read More
SEIU 721 members have been on the frontlines of pandemic response since day one, keeping vital services running during one of the most challenging times in America’s history. Make no mistake: The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout has put the work we do front and center. After over … Read More
Watts workers are sending the message loud and clear: Enough is enough! With an overwhelming 100% YES vote, workers have approved escalating their campaign for a fair contract up to and including an Unfair Labor Practice strike. The vote comes after months of WHC management dragging its feet and violating … Read More
The LA County Public Health Department has opened up eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to all individuals in Phase 1B, Tier 1. Per the County’s guidelines, this includes the category of Public Transit Workers, which includes airport workers, as part of the Emergency Services Sector. To schedule a vaccination or to learn … Read More
LAWA members — don’t miss out on the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine. LAWA, in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health and Walgreens, is giving LAWA’s frontline essential workers the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccinations will take place at the Airport Police Division’s 96th Street … Read More
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, Councilmember De León has taken a stand with SEIU 721 members when it matters. That’s why he’s joining us on Tuesday, March 16th at … Read More
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 organizing to improve … Read More