County of Los Angeles News

LA County workers – how to maximize your benefit dollars

September 27, 2019

Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your benefit dollars, and Read More...

LA County workers – important changes to your 2020 medical benefits

September 27, 2019

If you're an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGESBeginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage will Read More...

LA County Relief Nurses, Part-Timers and F-Items: Make sure you get your $250!

August 28, 2019

We pushed hard during our last contract fight to secure our $250 bonus – and it's just about here. Be sure to scrutinize your September 15 paycheck. The $250 bonus for LA County Relief Nurses, Part-Timers and F- Read More...

LA County workforce tells LACERA: ‘We must secure our retirement’

June 25, 2019

Members working in various LA County departments turned out in full force at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting to demand greater transparency and accountability throughout the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Read More...

June 30 is the LA County Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts reimbursement deadline

June 5, 2019

Many of us working for LA County take advantage of the Health Care Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Spending Accounts that are offered to us thanks to hard-fought negotiations by our Union.But you may not know that June 30, 2019 is the deadline to submit spending 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...

LA County Members – Spring 2019 Math and Writing Courses Open for Enrollment!

April 12, 2019

Great news, there are new course offerings for SEIU 721 members this Spring!The Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with SEIU Local 721, Million Dollar Training Committee and Los Read More...

SEIU 721 to Honor ‘Champions for Our Children’

February 28, 2019

March is Social Work Month. In this spirit, SEIU 721 is proud to recognize the work of our members and our allies in the social work field by hosting our annual “Champions for Our Children” gathering.It will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 A.M. to Noon at the SEIU 721 Headquarters Read More...

SEIU 721 RNs Needed to Help in Humanitarian Crisis

December 17, 2018

Earlier this holiday season Registered Nurses launched an unprecedented fight for patient safety, ultimately winning a contract that takes important first steps in securing the high-quality health Read More...