

SEIU 721 Shines a Light LA County’s Contracting Out
On December 3rd, a massive crowd of SEIU 721 members gathered on the steps of the Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights to announce the results of a landmark study, “Shining a Light on Contracting Out in Los Angeles County,” exposing how LA County tax dollars are hard
Read MoreUnion and LA County CSSD Leadership Hold Key Meeting
Recently, SEIU 721 President David Green met with Terrie Hardy–the Director of the LA County Child Support Services Department. Also representing SEIU 721 alongside President Green were Worksite Organizer Brayan Ochoa and CSSD Stewards Shahidah Carter, Victor Trammel and Leo Barrera. Members of Director Hardie’s Executive Council also attended.
Take our union’s work schedule survey. Your input matters.

SEIU Local 721 wants to hear from Eligibility Workers and Supervisors at LA County DPSS Customer Service Centers. Is the 10 AM–7 PM schedule working for you? Are telework policies meeting your needs?
Share your feedback through our Work Schedule Survey . Surveys are due by Monday, January 13, 2025.
Don’t wait—your voice shapes our union’s actions.
SEIU 721 Retirees: Retired and Active, Making an Impact This December!
SEIU 721 retirees truly embody their motto of being “retired and active!” December has been an eventful and inspiring month for the Retiree Committee, packed with community-focused initiatives and festive celebrations. One of the highlights was the annual holiday party, a cherished tradition of the season. Held at the Sheraton
Read MoreLA City Members File Group Grievance for City’s Failure to Honor Our Contract
We sprang into action when the City of Los Angeles indicated that they would not include our retroactive payments for various increases on our November 27 paychecks. We made it clear that we would fight tooth and nail to hold management accountable and ensure that our members are made whole.
That’s why, on December 16, our leaders across our bargaining units signed on to the department’s grievances filed against the City of Los Angeles for failing to honor our contract. Additionally, the Coalition of City Unions is also filing grievances.
Make no mistake: We’re pursuing every avenue to ensure that the city respects the contract we agreed upon and ratified.
SEIU 721 Latino Caucus Brings Joy to Pico Gardens With Toy Drive Success
At the start of this year, the SEIU 721 Latino Caucus set an ambitious goal: collecting 500 toys for children in the Pico Gardens community. This annual tradition began in 2022, when SEIU 721 Executive Board member Lawrence Reyes suggested partnering with the Dolores Mission Church during a planning meeting.
Read MoreUSD NTT Faculty and Students Mobilize Against Threatened Course Cuts
At the University of San Diego (USD), students and faculty united in December to oppose potential course cancellations for the Spring 2025 semester. They gathered hundreds of petition signatures demanding no financial loss for instructors whose classes might be dropped. During recent bargaining sessions with non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in
Read MoreLMU NTT Faculty Begin Historic Union Contract Negotiations
Non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in three Loyola Marymount University (LMU) colleges started historic union contract negotiations on Dec. 20, 2024. The nearly 400 faculty members serve in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA), the College of Communication and Fine Arts (CFA), and the School of Film and Television (SFTV),
Read MoreCity of Riverside Members Launch Bold Contract Campaign

City of Riverside members are gearing up to return to the bargaining table, determined to build on the success of their historic last contract. In 2022, Riverside members demonstrated their collective strength through impactful worksite actions, powerful city council advocacy, and even authorizing a strike. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, their unity and determination secured a strong agreement.
Now, with a new contract on the horizon, the momentum continues. Dozens of energized members recently gathered at the SEIU 721 Riverside office to kick off the next campaign. While every bargaining cycle presents unique challenges, Riverside’s battle-tested members are ready to rise to the occasion once again.
Together, they’ll fight—and win!
Inland Region Members Celebrate the Holidays
The annual Inland Region Holiday Celebration brought out dozens of members and their families to celebrate the season and our union spirit! Guests enjoyed food, drinks, karaoke, face painting and a bounce house. Santa came by to pose for photos and distribute gifts to the children. As holiday cheer filled the air, even a visit from the Grinch couldn’t stop our Inland Region members from enjoying a year of success and solidarity.


City of Santa Ana Elects Bargaining Team:
Our City of Santa Ana chapter is ready to negotiate after electing a bargaining team.
Congratulations to our team and everyone who participated in this important step on the way to winning a strong contract!
Clinica Romero Health Insurance Win
Clinica Romero members are celebrating a major healthcare win! After the insurer lowered health insurance premium rates, our union was able to negotiate a deal for the employer to cover those lower premiums for SEIU 721 members. That means our members at Clinica Romero will have their healthcare fully covered in 2025. This is another example of the union difference and what it means to be union strong.

SEIU 721 chief of staff gilda valdez
Our UNION
