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LA County: COVID-19 Discretionary Leave extension brought to you by SEIU 721

January 19, 2021

Our union heard us loud and clear about the need to compel LA County to extend COVID-19 leave benefits. So we worked hard over the holidays to secure it. Now, SEIU 721 is pleased to announce that – retroactive Read More...

LA County members: Our voices have been heard! CEO issues Emergency Telework Directive

December 18, 2020

Earlier this week, in response to the terrible spike in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover sent an urgent letter to all five LA County Supervisors calling for immediate action to allow more employees to work safely from home. Thousands of Read More...

Union Conducts Health and Safety Walk-Throughs at LA County CSSD Division Sites

December 15, 2020

Union members working in the Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department have rightfully insisted that the department provide a safe working environment by following all COVID-19 protocols during this Read More...

Tell the LA County Board of Supervisors: Protect your workers and the public we serve!

December 15, 2020

Even though LA County’s COVID-19 contagion rates are surging again, numerous LA County department heads are already directing employees to return to work on-site. It’s outrageous! So at today’s official Read More...

We won! LA County Fire Dept. Medium Truck Drivers reach settlement victory

December 11, 2020

It’s been a tough, two-year battle. But we came together and finally clinched a major victory in our fight to ensure that we have a voice when it comes to Medium Truck Driver job reclassifications at the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It all started when the Read More...

Victory on COVID-19 Break Rooms in North LA County Regional Center

December 2, 2020

Oftentimes, it’s workers on the frontline who identify the best solutions to job site challenges. That was proven true recently at the North LA County Regional Center, where COVID-19 prevention measures went from draconian to common sense because our members stood together Read More...

LA County: Want to avoid lay-offs? We need federal relief and our union will fight for it.

November 17, 2020

With the big presidential election all but over, many people are resting easy – relieved that we’ll have a real voice for workers in the White House. And it’s true that our new President- Read More...

COVID-19 Testing, Webinar and Flu Vaccinations for LA County members with Kaiser coverage

October 27, 2020

The holidays are around the corner and the COVID-19 pandemic is still here. It’s more vital than ever to protect our health – and for LA County members of our union with Kaiser Permanente coverage, there are new opportunities we won’t want to miss. On Wednesday, October 28, Kaiser Read More...

$70 monthly LA County Rideshare Transit Subsidy – you may qualify!

October 23, 2020

LA County members: Our union is happy to announce that the LA County Rideshare Transit Subsidy program is back! Members of our union may be eligible for a $70 monthly transit subsidy – but Read More...

Back by popular demand! More virtual LA County Benefits Fairs set for Oct. 22 and Oct. 24

October 19, 2020

Turnout was so successful during our last round of virtual LA County Benefits Fairs that we’ve scheduled two more. We will hold an additional virtual fair on Thurs., Oct. 22 at 6 PM and another Read More...