Sisters and brothers, I’m honored to announce the selection of Simboa Wright to the office of Vice President of SEIU 721 and Adolfo Granados to the office of Treasurer. Their selection comes after a thorough interview process, and both were approved by a unanimous vote of our union’s Executive Board. Simboa … Read More
Thanks to our efforts, the City of Los Angeles has pased a landmark equity-based budget that prioritizes our civilian workforce. Mayor Eric Garcetti has signed a 2021-2022 City Budget that commits funds to hire 750 positions through the Targeted Local Hire program we’ve championed. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, we were barely … Read More
The First Woman and First Black President of Los Angeles’ Largest Union Led Transformational Fights for Economic and Racial Justice and the $15 Minimum Wage Linda Dent, a clerk in the Los Angeles County Tax Collector’s Office who rose from a steward to become the first woman and first … Read More
Election day in the City of Compton is this Tuesday, June 1st. We need to elect experienced leaders who fight to protect working people in the City of Compton. That’s why your union SEIU Local 721 has endorsed Councilmember Emma Sharif for Mayor and Councilmember Tana McCoy for re-election in District 2. … Read More
Time is running out in the 54th Assembly District! Don’t forget to fill out your ballot completely and return it immediately. All ballots must be must be sent in before this Tuesday, May 18th. We’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history of fighting for our communities and the essential services … Read More
We’re excited to share the opportunity to get involved with the Essential Stories campaign. Essential Stories is a movement-building advocacy campaign created to uplift the voices and experiences of Black workers in California. As one of the hardest hit populations by the pandemic, the campaign is fighting to ensure that … Read More
The election to pick the next State Assemblymember in your community is coming down to the wire. That’s why it’s important to fill out your ballot completely and return it ASAP — it must be sent in before election day May 18th. We’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history … Read More
Did you know there’s a Special Election happening in your State Assembly District — the 54th District? That’s why we’re supporting Isaac Brian for the 54th Assembly District because he has a history of fighting for our communities and the essential services we provide. With the uncertainty of an unprecedented health … Read More
Did you know we’ve partnered with WERC to offer career development classes for Ventura Clinic Workers? That’s right. We’re hosting several virtual classes to help you advance in your career with the County. Below is schedule for the next several weeks. Sign up ASAP. Each session is limited to 20 … Read More
LOS ANGELES — Workers on the frontlines of South LA’s COVID-19 response delivered their 10-day strike notice to Watts Health Center (WHC) management today, April 1st. Their bold action comes after allegations that Watts has engaged in repeated labor law violations, including harassment and threats of employees, surveillance of union … Read More