With an overwhelming 94% YES vote, LA County members just approved a new three-year contract – securing the biggest one-year raise in LA County history and the largest one-year salary increases since 2006.
This hard-fought victory is thanks to our on-the-ground organizing and on-the-street action over the last 18 months. It paid off!
We, the members of SEIU 721, are the frontline of LA County – and we bargained hard for a contract that rewards us for the work we do.
It includes a 12% raise over the life of our three-year contract, with:
- A 5.5% raise AND a $1,375 bonus in 2022
- A 3.25% raise in 2023
- Another 3.25% raise in 2024
Our new contract also features:
- Up to $195/month to cover projected medical premium cost increases
- $100-$375/month for childcare and elder care costs
- Extra dollars for life insurance, public transit subsidies and more
- A commitment from the county to expand telework opportunities, with reimbursements for required expenses
Next steps: The LA County Board of Supervisors must vote to formally approve this new contract. That should take place in the next few weeks.
In the meantime, stay #UnionStrong and stay connected to our union. Together, we win!
When will we be seeing the 1375? Some seiu reps have said by july 30th others have said otherwise.
The bonuses will be issued no later than 45 days after the contract is ratified by SEIU 721 LA County members and is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
So 45 days after the contract is ratified. How long does it take for the board to ratified the decision
We have an update — the $1,375 bonuses will be issued with the July 29 paychecks.
Will this be announced this week , or its not a 100% grantee?
It has been announced and July 29 is the big day.
UPDATE: The $1,375 bonuses will be issued with the July 29 paychecks.
Thank you all so much for your hard work. We appreciate you!! 🙂
Will the refund be issued as a separate check from our county paycheck? Just trying to understand how HR will be able to include the bonus in our paychecks in a few weeks.
It will not be a separate check. It will be added to the regular paycheck.
Get ready to explain what deductions are to these morons when they see $800 instead of $1375.
All compensation is subject to taxation. Bonuses are no different. The County will withhold a portion of the $1,375 for taxes. The amount each employee will receive in the July 29 paycheck will vary, based on each employee’s tax status – single or joint, number of dependents, etc. Most employees will see an after-tax paycheck increase of at least $1,000.
Will the 5.5% raise for 2022 be retro since January?
No — if the contract is ratified, the wage increase schedule is 5.5% on Oct 1, 2022, 3.25% on Oct 1, 2023 and 3.25% on October 1, 2024.
Will this be on the Board of Supervisor’s Agenda for the 07/26 meeting for approval?
That’s unclear — what we do know is that if the contract is ratified, the wage increase schedule is 5.5% on Oct 1, 2022, 3.25% on Oct 1, 2023 and 3.25% on October 1, 2024.
Very thankful to the Hard working
SEUI BARGAINING TEAM
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
I was informed that we’ll be receiving the “one-time bonus” on the August 15th paycheck. Also, I overheard about a possible cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment: “All Union represented employees will be receiving a 5.5% starting in October, 2.5 % in January 2023, followed by 2% in January 2024, and another 2% in January 2025”. Is this correct? Thank you!
Here’s what we know for sure — if the contract is ratified, the wage increase schedule is 5.5% on Oct 1, 2022, 3.25% on Oct 1, 2023 and 3.25% on October 1, 2024.
Is the percent increase on top of our annual step increases?
The raises are in addition to regularly scheduled step increases.
What items are included for represented and non-represented employees?
I’m not sure I understand your question. Could you elaborate?
What if we were hired two weeks ago as a temp worker? Will we still receive this bonus?
If you were hired before June 29, 2022, you will receive the bonus.
Will this apply for all employee, even new employees?
If you were hired before June 29, 2022, you will receive the bonus.
The Agreement includes a new Telework article that requires each Department to expand telework opportunities to employees whose job functions are compatible with remote work. If SEIU 721 members believe that a Department is unreasonably or arbitrarily limiting telework opportunities, we can file a grievance, and, if necessary, take the case to arbitration. The Agreement also includes reimbursement to teleworkers for required expenditures on equipment and materials.
Will our bonus be on our upcoming paycheck, July 30th or will we see it on our August 15th check?
Bonuses will be given out on July 29 since that’s the day LA County employees receive paychecks for July 30.
The 2022 5.5% increase will count from what month or would it be retro to Jan 2022.
The wage increase schedule is 5.5% on Oct 1, 2022, 3.25% on Oct 1, 2023 and 3.25% on October 1, 2024.
To my understanding the contract has been ratified, correct?
Yes — it has been ratified by the members. It now must be voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and we do anticipate their approval.
No. It’s for all SEIU 721-represented bargaining unit members.