News - SEIU Local 721

County of Ventura Layoffs – Frequently Asked Questions

May 28, 2019

We'll update this post as we get more information. -- When did the union know about the layoffs? We were officially notified on May 28, 2019. What is the union doing about it? Per the MOA the County and your Read More...

Uber and Lyft drivers take over Uber hub in solidarity with nationwide ‘Fight for $15’ strike

May 23, 2019

Hundreds rideshare employees driving for Uber and Lyft in the greater Los Angeles region took part in a massive all-day protest to raise awareness of the plight of Gig Economy and other low-wage workers – demanding a $30/hour living wager, a roll-back of Uber’s recent $25 rate cut and an end Read More...

LA/OC Cities Stewards and Leaders Council Meeting – Saturday, June, 1 2019

May 22, 2019

Please join us for the next LA/OC Cities Stewards and Leaders Council meeting Saturday, June 1st, 2019. We'll have a Workers Compensation law office representative facilitate a "Know Your Rights" discussion. LA/OC Read More...

Member Leaders Pledge to “Reclaim Riverside”

May 20, 2019

Member leaders in Riverside County met Saturday to strategize a plan to take back our County. With bargaining on the horizon in just a few months, member leaders learned the lay of the land from regional director Read More...

Riverside County Bargaining Team Nomination Form DEADLINE EXTENDED

May 20, 2019

Riverside County Reclaim Riverside Contract Campaign Bargaining Team Nominations *DEADLINE EXTENDED* Nominations for SEIU 721 Riverside County Bargaining Teams are being sought. What's A Bargaining Team? Bargaining Teams are now being formed for the Reclaim Riverside Read More...

Board of Supervisors gets SEIU 721 workers’ perspective on LA County budget

May 15, 2019

Dozens of our fellow SEIU 721 members who keep LA County clean, healthy and functioning testified at today’s official budget hearing, highlighting various challenges across numerous departments in a formal presentation to the LA County Board of Supervisors. Concerns raised Read More...

SEIU 721 Benefits Fair – May 21 at Hall of Admin

May 15, 2019

SEIU Local 721 Benefits Fair Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10 am to 2 pm Hall of Administration Grand Park Come learn about your negotiated benefits as an SEIU Local 721 member. >>Download the Read More...

Juneteenth Block Party – Saturday June 15, 2019, Save the Date

May 15, 2019

SEIU Local 721, African American Caucus and the Office of Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sr. are proud to present this year's Juneteeth Block Party on Saturday, June 15th from 2pm to 8pm at Exposition Park. Join us at this free community event for an African Market Place, fun family Read More...

In Landmark Union Election, Occidental College Faculty Vote to Join SEIU Local 721

May 14, 2019

Congratulations to the non-tenure track faculty at Occidental College who voted today to join SEIU 721! Ballots for Occidental faculty were counted this afternoon at the National Labor Relations Board Read More...

LA City lifeguards alert public to water quality problems at Hansen Dam

May 14, 2019

With summer approaching, lifeguards from the City of Los Angeles are sounding the alarm on “cercarial dermatitis” outbreaks – better known as “swimmer’s itch” – caused by water-borne Read More...