County of Los Angeles News

ATTN: LA County — We’re getting a raise in October!

September 25, 2023

This is a friendly reminder to our union’s LA County members: Another pay raise kicks in during the month of October. And it’s thanks to our union power, which formed the backbone of our bargaining strength Read More...

Union Benefits Fairs for LA County: Meet Your Union Rep and Get Your Questions Answered

September 13, 2023

From mid-September through October, SEIU 721 will be hosting Union Benefits Fairs for our LA County members. These are golden opportunities to meet your union rep and talk to your benefits carrier to get your questions answered. Below is our 2023 Union Benefits Fair Schedule. Find out which Read More...

CHS CAT Team meeting resheduled to Thurs., Aug. 10 – RSVP here and let’s get that bonus for all!

August 4, 2023

We're still determined to get that BONUS FOR ALL at CHS! And we're still getting together soon – but our next CAT meeting has been rescheduled! CHS CAT MEETING Thurs., Aug. 10 – 6 PM On Zoom RSVP below! After Read More...

Last two LA County DPW Safety Awards at Alcazar Yard on Aug. 3 and Westchester Yard on Aug. 9

August 2, 2023

If you're workplace is at the Alcazar Yard or the Westchester Yard, be sure to visit our Union Table at the upcoming Safety Awards hosted by the LA County Dept. of Public Works. The last two Safety Awards will be held Read More...

Next CAT meeting for CHS is on Aug. 8 – RSVP here because THE FIGHT CONTINUES

August 1, 2023

A few weeks ago, SEIU 721 union members showed up to the Board of Supervisors meeting from ALL four main jail sites. Union members from multiple classifications – including nurses, dental assistants, inmate crew leaders and more – spoke to the health and safety concerns Read More...

Visit the Union Table at the LA County DPW Safety Awards & enter a raffle for a $100 gift card

July 11, 2023

Since June 1, the LA County Dept. of Public Works has held Safety Awards at various DPW locations – and our union, SEIU Local 721, has been there each time. At our Union Table, DPW members had the chance to enter a raffle for a $100 gift card. Everyone also got an update Read More...

Date change! DCFS Mentor Recognition Lunch now on Aug. 16

July 5, 2023

We are still very excited to host a DCFS Mentor Recognition Lunch but the date of our event has now changed. DCFS Mentor Recognition Lunch Wed., Aug. 16, 2023 11 AM to 1 PM SEIU Local 721 Read More...

Let’s get that bonus $ for all! RSVP here for CHS-LASD CAT Team Meeting on Thurs., July 6 at 6 PM

June 28, 2023

We have escalated our fight to the LA County Board of Supervisors! On Mon., June 26, SEIU 721 members from Correctional Health Services showed up to the Board of Supervisors’ budget hearing, representing all four of the main jail sites – MCJ, TT, CRDF and Pitchess! Nurse Read More...

LA County DCFS Mentor Recognition Lunch on July 11 – RSVP Here!

June 16, 2023

Join us! All of us at SEIU Local 721 are very proud that our union secured a Mentorship Bonus for CSWs in BU 723. We are now very excited to host a Recognition Lunch for LA County Read More...

CHS-LASD bonus negotiations June 14. Union update June 15. Mark your calendar!

June 2, 2023

On Wed., June 14, union members from LA County’s DHS Correctional Health Services (CHS) and the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will return to the negotiating table. We will continue Read More...