LA/OC Cities and Districts

Update on our City of LA Retroactive Pay Issue: We Filed a Group Grievance

December 16, 2024

Two weeks ago, we informed you that the city would not include our retroactive payments on our November 27 paychecks. We also assured you that we would fight with tooth and nail to hold management accountable and Read More...

LA City Members: An Important Update on Our Retroactive Pay

November 26, 2024

Despite assurances from city management, we have learned that the retroactive payments for various increases we achieved in negotiations will not be included on our November 27 paychecks. This news is both unexpected and a slap in the face to city members, who have stepped up time and time again Read More...

2024 SEIU Local 721 Member November Election Voter Guide

October 7, 2024

In every region of the union and across state lines, we’re putting boots on the ground to turn out the vote and win at the ballot box. Make no mistake, our SEIU 721 member votes will make the difference. Read More...

LA City Telecommuting Survey

August 20, 2024

As the landscape of work continues to evolve, so do the needs and priorities of LA City employees. For some, telecommuting has become an integral part of work, offering flexibility and new opportunities. However, to Read More...

Voting on new LAHSA Tentative Agreement starts today!

July 24, 2024

Our union has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. That means it’s time for all of our SEIU 721 members at LAHSA to vote on our new TA! Our LAHSA Bargaining Team recommends a YES vote. Please note: You must be a member of our Read More...

SEAACA Members Rally at Board Meeting: “Fight for Animal Care!”

May 23, 2024

Our SEIU 721 members from the Southeast Area Animal Control sent a clear message to SEAACA management that they are fed up with the nine months of stagnant contract negotiations. Our SEAACA members rallied loudly at the SEAACA facility in Downey – including directly Read More...

It’s time to ratify our DWP Tentative Agreement!

May 3, 2024

It has been a long time coming but we've reached a Tentative Agreement with LA City DWP. This TA has NO TAKEAWAYS and has starting raises of 8.5% for 2022 with back pay. Your elected bargaining Read More...

Did You See the LA City Raise on Your Check?

May 3, 2024

Did you see it on your paycheck? That’s right, the 1st of our 2 across-the-board 2024 salary increases kicked in this week. Our raise arrives on the heels of the LA City Council unanimously voting to approve our new MOU last month. We fought for these raises with tooth and nail. We Read More...

Happy Earth Day from the SEIU 721 Environmental Justice Caucus!

April 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day from the SEIU 721 Environmental Justice Caucus! Sign the petition and tell congress to maintain pollution standards established by the Inflation Reduction Act. https:// Read More...

LA City Council Unanimously Approves our MOU!

April 18, 2024

April 17th marks a milestone for every LA city member. The Los Angeles City council unanimously voted to ratify and finalize our 5-year MOU that's bringing 6% in raises in 2024, and over 22% in Read More...