LA County - SEIU Local 721

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 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 certain criteria must be 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 virtual fair on Sat Read More...

Don’t miss virtual LA County Benefits Fairs

September 25, 2020

LA County members: It’s that time of the year again! The annual enrollment window is coming soon – from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Our union worked hard to bargain for these benefits for you and your family. So learn how to fully enjoy all the perks and benefits of Read More...

LA County Options Health Plan Rates for 2021

September 16, 2020

2021 Options Benefits Changes SEIU Local 721 Members: Pay close attention to your Options medical benefit plan changes for 2021. Beginning in January 2021 the negotiated County contribution toward the cost of your health care coverage will increase by 2.5%. As last Read More...

LA County – Don’t Be Alarmed by Layoff Seniority Lists

July 29, 2020

This week, some Departments in LA County have begun to distribute Seniority Fact Sheets to show how layoff seniority is calculated. Don’t be alarmed! Seniority lists are being created even in Read More...

Now you can watch the Essential Workers hearing

July 28, 2020

We all know it because we’re the essential workers living through it – the health and safety risks we are facing are absolutely unprecedented to the point where LA County is fast becoming the COVID-19 epicenter. At our recent Essential Workers online hearing, members shared their Read More...

Together, We Can Stop the Layoffs in the Sheriff’s Department

June 30, 2020

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a final budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21. The budget addresses a nearly $1 billion projected shortfall by eliminating over 3,200 Read More...

Remind your network – call the Child Protection Hotline if you suspect abuse or neglect

June 26, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, calls to the LA County Child Protection Hotline have dropped by as much as 50 percent. This is very concerning. An astonishingly massive decrease in calls by half, Read More...