vaccine mandate News - SEIU Local 721

LA County: October 1 is an “effective date” – NOT a deadline to get vaccinated

October 5, 2021

On Friday Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport sent a message to all employees with an “urgent reminder that the Countywide vaccine policy takes effect today, October 1, 2021 … All County workforce members must Read More...

LA County Backs Off October 1 Vaccine Deadline, but Continues to Reject Frequent Testing Alternative. Bargaining Continues.

October 1, 2021

Vaccine Mandate Bargaining Update No disciplinary action today and no disciplinary action until late November at the earliest. In the interest of public health, our own health and the health of our families, SEIU 721 strongly encourages all members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At the same Read More...

LA County: Union Pushes Back Against Unreasonable Oct. 1 Vaccine Deadline

September 21, 2021

During a Sept. 16 bargaining session over the effect and impacts of LA County's vaccination mandate, negotiators for the county continued to peddle an Oct. 1 deadline for employees to be fully vaccinated. While SEIU Read More...