25 years ago, the anti-immigrant ballot measure Prop 187 passed in the state of California after a campaign of fear and scare tactics waged by ideologues eager to demonize immigrants. Little did these peddlers of hate know, but Prop 187 would ignite a new generation of progressive activist leaders who … Read More
The ballots have been counted and the 2019 Regional Council election results are in! Here is a list of all the winners in Bargaining Units that held elections: City of Santa Ana – SAF Monica Suter Ventura County – PRF Rebecca Albarran LA County BU 711 – … Read More
SEIU Local 721 Regional Council nominations already have been received and ballots are being sent in the mail at the end of this week. Ballots must be returned by 9 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2019. The vote count will take place that same day beginning promptly at 5 P.M. … 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
As Mother Nature turns up the late Summertime heat on Los Angeles, so our union is turning up the heat on the city administrators now that contract implementation time has begun! Our contract already got the blessing of the Los Angeles City Council. But they waited to give it their … Read More
Join us at our annual SEIU Local 721 Assembly and Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 15th! >RSVP NOW This year we’ll have face painting, game trucks, a live band and lots of great prizes. We’ll also have four In-N-Out food trucks! Don’t miss this event at Whittier Narrows Park … Read More
The SEIU 721 Santa Ana Chapter will host special union meetings through this month specifically for our members who are Part-Time Non-Civil Service (PTNCS). Get all your questions answered. Refreshments provided! MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. Union Office 1651 E. 4th St., Suite 250 Santa Ana, … Read More
As President of SEIU 721 and SEIU California, I feel compelled to express my thoughts in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s visit to El Paso, Texas, which – along with Dayton, Ohio – was the scene this past weekend of another senseless mass shooting. It is startling how commonplace … Read More
Juneteenth Block Party Saturday, June 15 2019 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Exposition Park – SOUTH LAWN Join us for the Juneteenth Block Party on June 15th, 2019 at Exposition Park, from 2pm to 8pm. PRESENTED BY The SEIU Local 721, the African American Caucus and the Office of Assemblyman … Read More