As you know SEIU members and other service sector workers are coming together across the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to call on elected officials and corporate and industry leaders to #ProtectAllWorkers by ensuring the health, safety and financial security of ALL working people. Times of national emergency require us all … Read More
In response to the Union’s demand, the CEO will direct all Department Heads to place all non-essential employees in telework status and allow employees to work from home during the Safer at Home and Stay at Home orders. If the Department is unable to assign work that can be done … Read More
LA County Workers & “Safer at Home” Ordinance In light of last night’s press conference regarding the “Safer at Home” Ordinance in Los Angeles County, our Union President Bob Schoonover has already reached out to the County CEO to immediately address what this means for our LA County Members. Please … Read More
The full effects of the Coronavirus pandemic have yet to be felt but many SEIU 721 members are already being impacted. Our union has been hard at work ensuring that members’ health and safety needs are given full and complete consideration as we work with LA County to help control … Read More
The results are in! SEIU members overwhelmingly approved amending our SEIU Local 721 Bylaws, and elected our 2020 SEIU International Convention delegation. Congratulations to our newly elected 2020 Convention Delegates. These elected members will be representing us at this year’s SEIU International Convention in April: Jessica Castillo, Region 1 Vickie … Read More
By Bob Schoonover Now that the Coronavirus pandemic is literally upon us, it is safe to say that we are living in unprecedented times. For years, the members of SEIU 721 have reminded our employers and the public at-large that we are the safety net. Indeed, times like the ones … Read More
In order to protect the health and safety of our members during the COVID-19 crisis, the Delegate Vote Count scheduled for today March 19, 2020 is available via web stream. All SEIU 721 members can go to our seiu721.org webpage click on front page link directing you to the vote … Read More
The health and safety of SEIU 721 members is always paramount. See the guidelines below from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration: If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, we recommend that you bring the conditions to your employer’s attention, if possible. You may file a complaint with … Read More
SEIU 721 has created an incident form that our members may use if they have any Coronavirus-related issues in their workplaces. We especially encourage reports from those working on the frontlines in healthcare and emergency response.