We’re mobilizing to make the super rich pay their fair share of city taxes and stop shifting that burden on to us, frontline workers. It’s no secret: our city keeps facing big financial challenges and our jobs keep being put at risk – to the point where we had to
You work hard at your job. All of us working for the City of Los Angeles do. And when tax time comes around, we do our duty and we pay our fair share. That’s a fact for US. But that is NOT a fact when it comes to the super rich. For more
We have an important update on a recent meeting between SEIU 721 members from the LADOT and the LAPD regarding Safety, Training, and Coordination. It followed weeks of signature gatherings demanding that the City of Los Angeles address Traffic Officer safety concerns. The LAPD was quick to respond to our
The Joint Labor Management Committee is very important to our union – and we are accepting self-nominations to join the JLMC. It’s where our union and management meet to hash out unresolved work-related issues, a critical matter for us as Security Officers at the LA DWP. We need to bring
During the past several months, every Coalition of LA City Unions partner presented every bargaining unit inequity to the City in good faith. That was the deal. That’s what we voted on last October, and that’s what we were led to believe when we reached a Tentative Agreement with the
Open enrollment starts soon for those of us working at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. If we want to make any changes to our healthcare benefits plans, now is the time. Thanks to the power of our union, our benefits plans at the LA DWP are stronger
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 make an appointment, go to Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing. Tests are no longer limited to the highest-risk populations.
Managing Anxiety: Coronavirus Fears & Concerns Ongoing and evolving news of the coronavirus outbreak can naturally bring up fears and concerns. While feelings of anxiety are normal, they can make day-to-day life more difficult. We’ll share strategies to help you manage stressful thoughts and emotions. Learn how to stay informed
As Mother Nature turns up the late Summertime heat on Los Angeles, so our union is turning up the heat on the city administrators now that contract implementation time has begun! Our contract already got the blessing of the Los Angeles City Council. But they waited to give it their
SEIU Local 721, African American Caucus and the Office of Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sr. are proud to present this year’s Juneteeth Block Party on Saturday, June 15th from 2pm to 8pm at Exposition Park. Join us at this free community event for an African Market Place, fun family activities, a