Press Releases - SEIU Local 721

Media Advisory for Tues., July 21, 2020 — Amidst Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases, Community Demands Public Health Protections

A bold new policy will be introduced at the upcoming LA County Board of Supervisors meeting to stop the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate any new outbreaks. The policy establishes worker-led public health councils in the workplace, serving as the eyes and ears of the day-to-day operations and expanding the capacity of the Public Health Department. It also allows the department to certify worker organizations, assisting public health councils with education, technical assistance, and tracking and reporting any instances of non-compliance.

Media Advisory for Mon., July 20, 2020 — LA Workers To Strike for Black Lives, Joining Tens of Thousands Nationwide

Los Angeles part of 25-city protest from coast to coast demanding corporations, government take action to confront triple threat of white supremacy, public health emergency, broken economy

Media Advisory for Tues., June 30, 2020 — USC Students, Clergy, Labor, and Community Groups to Caravan to USC Department of Public Safety to Demand University Abolish Police Force

Hundreds to Caravan and Hold Press Conference Calling on the University to End the Rampant Over Policing of Black and Brown Students and Community Members by Disbanding USC Police, Reinvest Funds to Support Affordable Housing; End Restrictive Campus Security Measures

Media Advisory for Mon., June 8, 2020 — Thousands Set to Hold Memorial Service Honoring George Floyd, Demanding Justice

Joined by interfaith leaders, labor, people of color, immigrants, community members, and victims of police brutality, Black Lives Matter-LA is set to hold a memorial service in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, June 8, honoring George Floyd and demanding justice for those killed by the hands of the police.

Press Release for Thurs., May 6, 2020 — COVID-19 Essential Workers to Trump Administration: “Don’t Bankrupt and Abandon America’s Frontline Workforce”

LA County and City of LA Frontline Workers Demand Trump Administration Bail Out Working People Not Just Big Corporations; Workers Who Are Daily Risking Their Health and Lives on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Will Take a Break from Coronavirus Response to Deliver Message Directly on President Trump’s Palos Verdes Doorstep

Press Release for Wed., Mar. 25, 2020 — Nurses Sound Alarm on LA County Department of Health Services’ Refusal to Release Stockpile of N95 Masks Needed to Protect Medical Personnel

Nurses File Complaint with Cal/OSHA and Warn LA County’s Hoarding of Masks and Failure to Provide Frontline Workers with Critical Equipment Risks Public Health and All but Guarantees Spread of COVID-19 Among Patients and Hospital Staff

Media Advisory for Thurs., Mar. 19, 2020 — Thousands of Uber and Lyft Drivers Demand Silicon Valley Giants Take Immediate Action to Protect Drivers from Novel Coronavirus

Drivers Call on Companies to Comply with State Law and Reclassify Drivers as Employees; Immediately Drop Deceptive $110 Million Ballot Measure and Use Funds to Provide Relief to Drivers; Provide 14 Days Paid Leave to All Affected Drivers; Provide Free COVID-19 Screenings to All Drivers LOS ANGELES, CA – Thousands … Read More

Statement for Fri., Mar. 13, 2020 – Bob Schoonover on Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on Frontline Healthcare Professionals and Other Public Employees

Our union is actively working with employers to ensure facilities and worksites have the equipment and supplies they need; that workers are trained in the right protocols for their job and workplace; and they are appropriately staffed. Frontline public workers are leading the fight for safer workplaces, and their efforts are an important step in protecting the health of our communities.

Media Advisory for Mar. 11, 2020 – Growing Epidemic of Violent Attacks on Rideshare Drivers Prompt Uber and Lyft Drivers to Host Self-Defense Classes

Following reports of rampant violence towards Uber and Lyft drivers – including a violent physical attack on a New York City (NYC) Uber driver that left him in a coma for 25 days – members of the Mobile Workers Alliance (MWA) are jumping into action to host preventive self-defense classes for all Uber and Lyft drivers in the Los Angeles area.

PRESS RELEASE for Wed., Feb. 26, 2020 – Uber & Lyft Drivers with Mobile Workers Alliance Claim Victory in LAX Bathroom Battle

Less than two weeks after launching a petition drive to improve restroom conditions at the Los Angeles International Airport rideshare holding lot, Uber and Lyft drivers with Mobile Workers Alliance have secured additional restrooms and handwashing stations, along with the promise of future improved facilities from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials.