The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California released the following statement from Sharonda Wade, a social worker in Los Angeles County and an Executive Board Member of SEIU Local 721, today after Governor Newsom announced more than $42 million in state investment in the child welfare services so crucial to … Read More
A worldwide pandemic is not stopping the indispensable work of Social Workers throughout California. Riverside County Social Worker Veronica Rodriguez is still carrying out the momentous job of protecting children from abuse or neglect but has adapted for this unprecedented moment in modern history. With an N95 mask on, gloves, … Read More
Supervisor Hilda Solis and SEIU Local 721 Present LA County DPSS and DCSF Virtual Townhall Responding to Public Workers at The Frontlines of COVID19 In this rapidly developing crisis, SEIU 721 in collaboration with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis are proud to present a virtual town hall on April 16th dedicated … Read More
When the City of Los Angeles went into “pandemic response mode,” every single city worker was asked to step up and aid the citywide humanitarian relief efforts. For the City’s Department of Transportation (LADOT) Traffic Officers, this meant being put on the frontlines of coordinating the traffic for Los Angeles … Read More
Your concerns are being heard loud and clear. We are taking every necessary step, and are relentlessly fighting to keep every DPSS worker safe during this pandemic. As your union — we are pressing LA County DPSS to provide essential workers like you with all the essential protective equipment, but … Read More
In accordance with HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, beginning on April 1, the County of Los Angeles will make available 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave – and a pro-rated share for part-timers – to be used by employees with symptoms or health issues that call … Read More
When the going gets tough — the labor movement always jumps into action. On Friday, March 27th from 10AM to 2PM the County Federation of Labor will be hosting a massive food distribution at the IBEW Training Center in Commerce. Working families are struggling during this unprecedented crisis, and we know that many workers are in dire need of basic … Read More
The countdown is on! A new year —a new decade — a renewed opportunity to fight for the future of our union and the services we deliver. Make no mistake, the closing decade wasn’t easy. Our secure retirement, our health care and our very existence all came under attack. We didn’t fold, we stood #unionstrong … Read More
In case you missed it, the LA City Council finally approved our new contract this past August. Now that the City Council has officially approved the MOU, the City Controller and the CAO has to begin implementing everything we’ve won and approved. So, what gains are coming up ahead for … Read More
Thanks to non-stop advocacy by SEIU 721 Children’s Social Workers, help is on the way for Antelope Valley CSWs in the form of major pay premiums to retain and attract more qualified CSWs at Antelope Valley DCFS offices, which have been especially hard hit by high turnover and staff shortages. … Read More