LA County - SEIU Local 721

LA County Proposes Hard Pay Concessions as an Alternative to Lay-Offs

May 29, 2020

To close a projected $943 million shortfall in the 2020-21 budget, the County of Los Angeles has asked SEIU 721 and other LA County unions to agree to several pay concessions: Suspend for one year, effective Read More...

Some Help from the CEO on Paid Leave Programs!

April 23, 2020

On Thursday, April 23, LA County’s Chief Executive Officer sent a letter to all Department Heads and Department Human Resources Managers with further guidance on the implementation of the COVID-19 Paid Leave programs. The letter can be found here. Here are the highlights: All Read More...

New Info for LA County DPSS and DCFS ‘Virtual Town Hall’ with Sup. Hilda Solis!

April 15, 2020

As pledged to you, we now have the critical information needed to join our Virtual Town Hall on Thurs., Apr. 16 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM featuring Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis in collaboration with Read More...

COVID-19 testing in LA expands to all LA County residents

April 9, 2020

The City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have partnered to expand their free COVID-19 testing program. Now, any LA County resident with COVID-19 symptoms can schedule a test. To check your eligibility and Read More...

Call to Action for Our Members at LA County DCFS

March 24, 2020

Social Workers need better protection from Coronavirus to keep themselves and the families they serve safe! And with the Coronavirus pandemic upon us, SEIU 721 is advocating hard at every level of government to secure better protections for us as we continue to do our duty on Read More...

Union Bargaining Committee Meets with LA County, Presses Proposals to Protect Health and Safeguard Employees’ Financial Security

March 20, 2020

The full effects of the Coronavirus pandemic have yet to be felt but many SEIU 721 members are already being impacted. Our union has been hard at work ensuring that members’ health and safety needs are given full and complete consideration as we work with LA County to help Read More...

LA County workers – how to maximize your benefit dollars

September 27, 2019

Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your Read More...

LA County workers – important changes to your 2020 medical benefits

September 27, 2019

If you're an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGES Beginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage will Read More...

Rep. Norma Torres visits LA County DCFS Regional Office in Pomona

September 4, 2019

Regional Offices throughout LA County's DCFS network play a pivotal role in keeping the system functioning. So we're very proud that, today, member leaders at the Regional Office in Pomona held a Read More...

LA County Commuter Benefit Plan and Transit Subsidy- Still Available!

July 24, 2019

DON’T MISS OUT! SAVE MONEY NOW! LA COUNTY COMMUTER BENEFIT PLAN The County provides a transportation benefit through WageWorks, Inc. called the Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) which allows employees Read More...