Press Releases - SEIU Local 721

Media Advisory for: Fri., Sept. 21, 2018 – Fix L.A. Coalition Challenges Mayor Eric Garcetti: ‘Before You Bounce to the White House, Fix Your Own House’

Citing Mayor’s Own Missed Deadline of June 2018 to Restore Services and Create 5,000 Jobs, Fix L.A. Coalition Highlights the Consequences: Trashed Alleys, Broken Sidewalks, Insufficient Recreational Programming, Unreasonable 311& 911 Wait Times, Aging Infrastructure and Inadequate Homeless Outreach LOS ANGELES—In response to Mayor Eric Garcetti’s quest for the White … Read More

STATEMENT FOR: Mon. July 30., 2018 – President Bob Schoonover “SEIU Local 721 Mourns the Loss of Traffic Officer Gregory Park”

“SEIU Local 721 mourns the loss of veteran, traffic officer and our union brother Gregory Park, who was killed while serving the public. We share the grief of his family and coworkers in this time of unexpected sorrow. “Park was a dedicated public servant of more than 13 years. … Read More

Major Victory for Riverside County Workers; Court Prohibits Riverside County from Imposing LBFO and Orders Nurses Reinstated ‬

‪Riverside, CA – SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover issued the following statement in response to ruling in the Public Employment Relations Board v. County of Riverside hearing. “Today, a Riverside County Superior Court judge affirmed the right of county workers by barring the county from imposing a unilateral ‘last, best … Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thurs., June 28, 2018 — Union Members Across Los Angeles React to Trump’s Supreme Court Overturning 40-Year Precedent

Media Advisory for: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 323-406-3270,gabriella@thelafed.org Union Members Across Los Angeles React to Trump’s Supreme Court Overturning 40-Year Precedent Following the Supreme Court Ruling for the Plaintiffs in Janus v. AFSCME, Workers Will Unite at City Hall to Show Solidarity WHAT: Union Rally in Los … Read More

PRESS RELEASE FOR: Wed., June 27, 2018 – SEIU 721 Denounces Anti-Worker SCOTUS Decision, Vows to Stay Union Strong in Response to Billionaire-Driven Efforts to Rig the System Against America’s Working Families and Destroy the Middle Class

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Contact: Coral Itzcalli, SEIU Local 721, (213) 321-7332 Mike Long, SEIU Local 721, (213) 304-9777 SEIU 721 Denounces Anti-Worker SCOTUS Decision, Vows to Stay Union Strong in Response to Billionaire-Driven Efforts to Rig the System Against America’s Working Families and Destroy the … Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Tues., June 26, 2018 – In Reaction to Tomorrow’s Anticipated SCOTUS Ruling on the Janus v. AFSCME case, SEIU 721 Members and Allies in Ventura Will Stand Up for Worker Power and Vow to Stay Union Strong

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Contact: Coral Itzcalli, SEIU Local 721, (213) 321-7332 Mike Long, SEIU Local 721, (213) 304-9777 In Reaction to Tomorrow’s Anticipated SCOTUS Ruling on the Janus v. AFSCME case, SEIU 721 Members and Allies in Ventura Will Stand Up for Worker Power and Vow … Read More

SEIU Local 721 Condemns Inhumane Family Separations at the United States Border; Vows to Elect Congressional Candidates Who Will Stand Up to the Trump Administration to Defend the Promise of the American Dream

As Immigration Officials Tear Away Young Children from Families Seeking Refuge, California’s Working Families Promise to Elect Leaders Ready to Tackle the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Keep Families Together LOS ANGELES – As immigration officials continue their separation and internment of immigrant children and families seeking asylum … Read More

STATEMENT FOR: Tues., May 29, 2018 – President Bob Schoonover on Court Issuing Temporary Restraining Order Barring Riverside County from Imposing “Last, Best, and Final” Offer on SEIU Local 721 Employees

Statement by SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover on Court Issuing Temporary Restraining Order Barring Riverside County from Imposing ‘Last, Best and Final’ Offer “Today’s decision by the Riverside Superior Court to issue a Temporary Restraining Order barring Riverside County from imposing its unreasonable “Last, Best, and Final” offer on SEIU … Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Thurs., May 17, 2018 – Fix L.A. Coalition to Meet at Guadalupe Ortiz’ Home for Broken Sidewalk Tour

Still Waiting! 6 Months After Getting a Commitment from the City of Los Angeles, Broken Sidewalks and Overgrown Trees – Coalition of Community Groups, Disabled Residents Ask Why City Hasn’t Progressed on its Promise to Hire and Train Local Workers for Sidewalk Repair, Tree Trimming Outraged Homeowner Describes Spending … Read More

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thurs., May 3, 2018 – Fix L.A. Coalition to Blast City Hall for Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget and to Demand that L.A. Restore 5,000 Jobs

Fix L.A. Coalition to Blast City Hall for Proposed FY 2018-19 Budget That Fails to Fill Municipal Job Vacancies Despite Economic Recovery as Income Inequality Grows and City Infrastructure Continues to Crumble Los Angeles Is Woefully Behind Self-Imposed Deadline of 2018 to Fill 5,000 Jobs Left Vacant Since the … Read More