After lots of hard work by our coalition of children’s social workers, Governor Brown signed a bill that will hold our counties accountable for hiring children’s social workers. Remember during the LA County contract we pushed hard for this commitment from the county. Now we have a way to hold our counties accountable.
With the primary over, COPE will be hosting a couple of more town halls to give SEIU 721 members the opportunity to hear from candidates in the previously “unendorsed” races.
United Way and SEIU 721 have partnered to kick off a one-month long campaign this June to help break the cycle of poverty for our most vulnerable neighbors–families, children, veterans and the homeless.
SEIU Local 721 social workers spoke up at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20 to urge the Board to support children in Santa Barbara County by improving recruitment and retention of social workers to keep children safe.
On March 29, LA County Social Workers celebrated National Social Work Month with an event and awards’ ceremony to honor champions for children.
This month is National Social Work Month. Join us to recognize and appreciate the hard work that social workers do every day to help families and improve communities.
Join with other fellow members to interview candidates for SEIU 721’s endorsement in the upcoming June 3rd Election.
A Superior Court judge pulled the AHF measure off the June ballot, preserving healthcare in LA County.
Shout it loud and proud: LA County members have a tentative agreement to vote on.The new LA County contract will bring raises, increase benefits and lift up the residents of LA County.