immigration - SEIU Local 721

Major milestones as we begin Latino Heritage Month in 2022

September 15, 2022

It’s quite an exciting time in our nation’s history to be commemorating Latino Heritage Month, especially as the reenergized union movement continues to gain ground. Over the past several decades, Latinos have Read More...

Statement by Bob Schoonover in Response to Recent Mass Shootings

August 8, 2019

As President of SEIU 721 and SEIU California, I feel compelled to express my thoughts in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s visit to El Paso, Texas, which – along with Dayton, Ohio – was the scene this past weekend of another senseless mass shooting. It is startling how commonplace Read More...

‘Immigration First Aid Care-A-Van’ to take place August 17

August 8, 2019

RSVP here to join us on a special humanitarian mission. We’re headed to the US-Mexico border once again – calling on our Union’s healthcare professionals to provide emergency first aid to vulnerable children Read More...

What to Bring on the Immigration Health Care-A-Van

February 15, 2019

Here’s a handy checklist of what to bring if you are volunteering for our humanitarian visit on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019: Your passport and/or proof of legal permanent residence (Green Card) A backpack Scrubs Read More...

Immigration Health Care-A-Van Do’s and Don’ts

February 15, 2019

Here are some helpful tips for everyone who volunteered to participate on Sat., Feb. 23, 2019. DO’s DO remember that we’re here to serve. We’re not on vacation. DO respect our local hosts. DO respect patient privacy. DO stay with our group. DO remain Read More...

Health ‘Care-A-Van’ visit to U.S.-Mexico border set for Sat., Feb. 23

February 7, 2019

Health Care Professionals to Take Direct Action and Make a Real Difference The plight of thousands of refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border has captured worldwide attention and touched the hearts of many of us here at SEIU 721. The needless suffering of the men, women and Read More...

SEIU Local 721 Condemns Inhumane Family Separations at the United States Border

June 20, 2018

SEIU Local 721 Condemns Inhumane Family Separations at the United States Border; Vows to Elect Congressional Candidates Who Will Stand Up to the Trump Administration to Defend the Promise of the Read More...

It’s time to sign AB 450 & SB 54 into law! Contact Governor Brown today!

September 28, 2017

AB 450 and SB 54 are critical for our friends and family, as well as our coworkers and neighbors. Urge Governor Brown to sign these two bills into law today! AB 450 requires warrants to enter non-public areas of worksites, and subpoenas before handing over confidential information. And it asks Read More...

SEIU 721 Victory! June 6, 2017 Election Results:

June 7, 2017

Our hard work paid off!After weeks of knocking on doors, making calls, and getting voters to the polls for our endorsed candidates, we have elected women and men who will fight for households Read More...

We did it! Steve Knight CD25 Town Hall in Palmdale on March 4th – Doors open @ 7:45 AM

February 28, 2017

Because we put the pressure on, Congressman Steve Knight will hold a town hall on Saturday, March 4th at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale! Representative Knight voted to gut the ACA Read More...