Red Cross Workers Get Landmark National Contract

American Red Cross workers of Local 721 came together with union colleagues from across the country to reach the first ever national union contract. THIS WIN STANDS AS A SHINING EXAMPLE OFTHE POWER OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING THAT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN WE HAVE A UNION.

San Bernardino County Members Speak Up on Harmful Cuts

On March 1, SEIU Local 721 San Bernardino members went to the Board of Supervisors meeting to shed light on the negative impact of the cuts to their departments, jobs, and their lives. We have their attention, and that was just a sample!

Inland Region Celebrates Social Worker Month in March

During National Social Worker Appreciation Month, SEIU 721 proudly honors our dedicated members who serve the most vulnerable residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties.

Two Dozen Strong at the UFCW 770 Healthy Day Race

SEIU Local 721 members in the Tri-Counties region came out in full force to represent at the UFCW 770 Healthy 5k race in Ventura. Over two dozen SEIU 721 members, family and community came out from Santa Maria to Simi Valley to stand up for healthy families.

Join Us for a Healthy 5k Race on Presidents’ Day in Ventura

Enjoy a healthy and fun Presidents’ Day this year with your family, SEIU 721 members and the labor community.

SEIU 721’s Tri-Counties Regional Council is sponsoring up to 25 runners at the UFCW 770 Icaza Foundation Healthy Day 5KWalk/Run on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, 2016.

COPE Town Hall for State Senate District 27

Did you know that we have a vote in choosing which candidates our unions supports for elected office? It’s OUR choice. State Senate Candidates for District 27.

Big Win at Ventura Pension Board

The pension board that oversees the pensions for County of Ventura workers was moving to exclude Market Based Premium Pay from being pensionable. This move from the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA) Board would have hurt workers’ secure retirement. VCERA’s third-party counsel felt sure that it was interpreting the law correctly.

Contract Settlement* Raises Up ALL of LA County!

SEIU Local 721 and the County of Los Angeles have reached a Tentative Agreement on a new three-year contract. Detailed tentative agreement summaries, including significant gains on bargaining unit specific issues, will be available soon. At as many worksites as possible, membership meetings will be held to review the tentative agreements prior to the ratification vote. More information on ratification coming very soon, stay tuned. For now, here are some of the highlights and breakthroughs.