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Black Workers Deserve to Thrive — Share Your Story
We’re excited to share the opportunity to get involved with the Essential Stories campaign. Essential Stories is a movement-building advocacy campaign created to uplift the voices and experiences of Black workers in California. As one of the hardest hit populations by the pandemic, the campaign is fighting to ensure that … Read More
LA County! Unite and fight for what’s right at a Unity Action
RIGHT NOW, the LA County Board of Supervisors and the CEO are examining the budget for next fiscal year. So NOW is the time for us to take a stand, together, to make sure everyone knows that we – the essential workers who got LA County through the worst pandemic … Read More
Bargaining Has Begun
Your SEIU Local 721 bargaining committee has begun formal talks with Los Angeles County aimed at reaching an agreement on a one-year contract. On Thursday, May 13, the bargaining committee will meet with the County’s budget chief to discuss the County’s financial condition. After that, the union will submit its … Read More
Don’t let Big Tech privatize LA County jobs at 211 … or anywhere else!
When voters passed Measure J in November, politicians promised that more taxpayer funding would go towards good-paying jobs that made our communities happier, healthier and more wholesome … jobs like ours at 211. But now the opposite is happening at LA County. They’re taking bids to PRIVATIZE our jobs – and they’re encouraging a BIG TECH takeover! … Read More
Don’t Forget — Vote for Isaac Brian For California State Assembly
The election to pick the next State Assemblymember in your community is coming down to the wire. That’s why it’s important to fill out your ballot completely and return it ASAP — it must be sent in before election day May 18th. We’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history … Read More
Help wanted: Case manager retirees for refugee children from US-Mexico border seeking asylum
Are you a retired Children’s Social Worker who wants to help little ones seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border … but you don’t even know where to start? Look no further. Non-profit organization ALMA Family Services is asking our union to help with recruiting on-site Specialized Case Managers. These are … Read More
An important update for all of us at the LA County Library
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT MEETING RESULTS Our SEIU 721 Library Stewards Council met with the LA County Library Department during a Joint Labor Management (JLM) Meeting to discuss reopening plans. Our April 7 meeting has been the ONLY official meeting between our Union and the Department. Any allusion to other … Read More
Isaac Brian For California State Assembly District 54
Did you know there’s a Special Election happening in your State Assembly District — the 54th District? That’s why we’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history of fighting for our communities and the essential services we provide. With the uncertainty of an unprecedented health … Read More
Sign Our Petition to Stop the Roll-Outs at LA County
Management at LA County still has not addressed serious issues about Phases I and II of the Staff Reorganization Roll-Out. So why would we agree to move forward with Phase III? We’re encouraging everyone in Bargaining Unit 729 to sign our Cease and Desist petition demanding a meeting with management … Read More