As contract bargaining continues, SEIU 721 LA County members held massive Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Pickets directly outside several critical worksites, sending a clear message to management that our union solidarity is strong – and that we will do whatever it takes to win the respect we deserve. Since contract … Read More
This past Saturday morning, LA County members of SEIU 721 showed up bright & early and in big numbers to attend a spirited ULP Strike Academy and Practice Picket. Our goal was to train, organize and prepare ourselves for the big contract fight ahead, with the rock solid understanding that we won’t back down until we get the strong contract that we deserve.
LA County members hardly needed convincing to fight the good fight. Energy was high right from the start and remained so throughout the entire event.
From October through December of 2024, Elizabeth Diaz’ job as an Animal Control Officer I required her to go door-to-door throughout the Altadena community doing animal licensing enforcement and education. But just mere weeks later, in January of 2025, she unexpectedly found herself back in Altadena traversing those same streets … Read More
Firefighters and first responders are close to reaching 100% fire containment in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Increasingly, the focus is on recovery and assistance for people affected by fires in these two locations as well as in Sylmar, where the Hurst fire took place. Our union wants to make sure everyone is … Read More
Emergency response is usually rare for William Lovell, who works for the LA County Department of Public Works in the Road Department as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor – a position he has held for five and a half years during his nine years with the county. But the tree … Read More
A new Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Altadena on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, from 9 AM to 8 PM and will be available to residents seven days a week. The new center will be located at 540 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001. Both the Pasadena and Altadena locations will be open … Read More
As massive fires raged throughout Los Angeles County and beyond, Shamika Ossey soon found herself in the thick of the relief effort. Having worked as an Emergency Preparedness Public Health Nurse with LA County since 2012, Ossey was no stranger to crisis response – so it made perfect sense when … Read More
The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation alert days before deadly winds ripped through Los Angeles County’s foothill communities on January 7th. For our LA County Public Works members like Jimmy Dollison, this meant preparing for a dispatch to the hardest hit San Gabriel Valley communities on January … Read More
How to access your County of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation and Thrift Plan (Horizons) and/or 401(k) Savings PlansThe County of Los Angeles Horizons and Savings Plans are tools intended to help you reach you retirement savings goals, however, there may be times when you need to take an in-service withdrawal … Read More
After weeks hard-fought advocacy in the wake of the devastating Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires, LA County has announced that SEIU 721 members impacted by the disasters may access a new bank of 80 hours of Wildfire Leave Time as they recover. This time bank is retroactive to January 7th. This important … Read More