Los Angeles County - SEIU Local 721

LA County: Want to avoid lay-offs? We need federal relief and our union will fight for it.

November 17, 2020

With the big presidential election all but over, many people are resting easy – relieved that we’ll have a real voice for workers in the White House. And it’s true that our new President-Elect Joe Biden and Read More...

Join Us Saturday to Demand Democracy

November 5, 2020

IT’S NOW OR NEVER. The outcome of the presidential election hangs in the balance by mere thousands of votes in just a handful of battleground states. Yet, already, the Trump Administration is threatening lawsuits to stop ballot counting in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania. We must Read More...

COVID-19 Testing, Webinar and Flu Vaccinations for LA County members with Kaiser coverage

October 27, 2020

The holidays are around the corner and the COVID-19 pandemic is still here. It’s more vital than ever to protect our health – and for LA County members of our union with Kaiser Permanente coverage, there are new Read More...

Back by popular demand! More virtual LA County Benefits Fairs set for Oct. 22 and Oct. 24

October 19, 2020

Turnout was so successful during our last round of virtual LA County Benefits Fairs that we’ve scheduled two more. We will hold an additional virtual fair on Thurs., Oct. 22 at 6 PM and another virtual fair on Sat Read More...

Don’t miss virtual LA County Benefits Fairs

September 25, 2020

LA County members: It’s that time of the year again! The annual enrollment window is coming soon – from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Our union worked hard to bargain for these benefits for you and your family. So learn how to fully enjoy all the perks and benefits of Read More...

Your Vote Is Your Power — 3 Days of Action

September 23, 2020

This year the annual International Latino Caucus Latino Heritage Celebration will very different. With a worldwide pandemic raging on in the middle of the biggest election season in modern history — the number one priority has to be winning at the polls. We simply Read More...

Landmark, Unanimous Emergency Ruling By California Standards Board Sets In Motion Unprecedented, Swift Process to Stop Covid-19 Illness in Workplaces

September 17, 2020

For Immediate Release September 17, 2020 CONTACT Stephen Knight 510.922.1444 Mike Roth, 916.813.1554 Maria Elena Jauregui, 818.355.5291 (Spanish-language) Cal/OSHA Responds to Workers’ Read More...

LA County Options Health Plan Rates for 2021

September 16, 2020

2021 Options Benefits Changes SEIU Local 721 Members: Pay close attention to your Options medical benefit plan changes for 2021. Beginning in January 2021 the negotiated County contribution toward the cost of your health care coverage will increase by 2.5%. As last year, there is a Read More...

Our Raises Are Coming on October 1st

September 15, 2020

SEIU 721-represented L.A. County employees will receive our negotiated 2.5% salary increases effective October 1, 2020. In response to severe revenue losses caused by the COVID emergency, and Read More...

L.A. County Budget Crisis Update – No Layoffs Oct. 1!

September 8, 2020

Layoffs have been averted for now, but the L.A. County budget remains on shaky ground. Without stimulus relief and passage of Prop 15, SEIU 721 members could be facing years of austerity Read More...