Yesterday, contract bargaining negotiations between SEIU 721 and L.A. County officially got underway. Your elected bargaining team delivered a strong rebuke to L.A. County negotiators: “Seven percent (over three years) is not enough!” The rising cost of living is putting the American Dream out of reach for our too many … Read More
SEIU 721 is proud to report incredible progress on a major issue affecting L.A. County social workers: Resource Family Approvals. It’s no secret that the RFA backlog was up to 2,500 cases. Indeed, the backlog was a huge sticking point during our last round of contract bargaining. Every single one … Read More
With contract bargaining around the corner, hundreds of SEIU 721 members from the L.A. County workforce showed incredible union pride and solidarity by holding powerful Unity Breaks at worksites in all five supervisorial districts. Check out the slideshow below to see pictures! There’s a lot at stake during this next … Read More
Today is the day! LA County bargaining team ballots have been counted and the results are in. Many thanks to everyone who threw their hat in the ring and ran for a position on a bargaining team. It takes courage to run — and a deep commitment to our union. … Read More
If you need a ride to our rally on Tuesday, April 10 … you’re in luck! We’ve arranged for free bus transportation to the L.A. County Hall of Administration, where we’ll make our demand to the Board of Supervisors: “Don’t Shortchange Working Families!” Here are the bus pick up times … Read More
All of our LA County Bargaining Units will elect Bargaining Teams to represent them during upcoming contract negotiations for 2018. All Bargaining Team candidates must submit a statement on why they’re running and what they would prioritize . Remember: A stronger contract means a better quality of life not just … Read More
We’re putting the call out to all Bargaining Committee Members, all Stewards, all Activists, and all CAT Teams for a very important contract update meeting and BBQ on Saturday, July 25th at SEIU Local 721.
In light of the recent contraction of Ebola by a second healthcare worker in the United States, LA County healthcare providers, SEIU Local 721 and LA County Health officials held a press conference to provide an update on their latest information and protection protocols.
LA County members throughout the County will converged to organize for strength.