immigration reform - 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...

‘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 and families, who are bearing the brunt of forces well beyond their control. 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 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 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 without a plan to replace it. This means all of us are going to pay more for fewer Read More...

Statement from SEIU 721 President, Bob Schoonover, on Supreme Court Decision Blocking Immigration Relief

June 23, 2016

Sisters and Brothers, Earlier today the Supreme Court issued a 4 to 4 split decision in US v Texas. This is a blow against millions of working families, including members of SEIU Local 721. Across the country, more than 16 million Americans live in what are called, " Read More...

SEIU 721 Applauds President Obama for Taking Bold Action on Behalf of Millions of Hardworking Aspiring Americans and Their Families

November 20, 2014

SEIU 721 is proud to stand with President Obama as he takes administrative action to enable millions of families to live without fear of deportation and to come out of the underground economy and Read More...

Tapping into Compassion

July 21, 2014

(Photo Credit: Reuters) Protesters in Murrieta, California are intimidating and scaring children fleeing violence in Central America. That's why SEIU locals in California are launching a week of action. We want to bring attention to this humanitarian crisis. We must put the children ahead of Read More...