During the past several months, every Coalition of LA City Unions partner presented every bargaining unit inequity to the City in good faith. That was the deal. That’s what we voted on last October, and that’s what we were led to believe when we reached a Tentative Agreement with the … Read More
In case you missed it, we won a $3.00 wage increase as part of the Salary Reopener Tentative Agreement with 211 LA! This win is the latest in a string of victories at 211 LA. In August 2022, we banded together to stop LA County’s attempt to outsource and automate essential … Read More
We have received the news that the City of LA has issued an update to the City’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The mandate update approves any pending medical or religious exemption that has been submitted to the City by January 31, 2023. In October of 2021, SEIU 721 alongside with the Coalition … Read More
Our hearts are breaking after receiving the tragic news of the senseless gun violence during Lunar New Year celebrations in the City of Monterey Park. We are deeply saddened by the devastating violent act at a time when our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community should be welcoming renewal … Read More
We packed the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board of Airport Commissioners meeting to capacity on Thursday, Jan 19th to deliver the resounding message — HIRE UP AND RETAIN OUR LAX WORKFORCE, AND PROVIDE SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. Accompanied by over 50 LAX SEU 721 members, our SEIU 721 Executive Board … Read More
We did it! We overwhelmingly ratified our new 1-year MOU this past November, and the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to approve the contract. Dozens of our SEIU 721 member leaders, including our union Vice-President Simboa Wright and LAPMA President Bob Potter, came out to LA City Hall in support of our … Read More
We have great news! Our very own SEIU 721 President David Green has been named to join LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass’ transition advisory team. Make no mistake, the City of Los Angeles is undergoing a transformative period in City history, with many new leaders taking office this week. That’s why … Read More
SEIU 721 President David Green issued the following statement following the tragic death of Day Rodas: “All of us at SEIU 721 are stunned to learn about the death of one of our own, Day Rodas. She worked at the LGBT Center in West Hollywood and she was a member … Read More
We’ve reached a critical point in our fight for a fair contract. For the past 8 months, our SEIU 721 Member Bargaining Team has negotiated in good faith with the City of Santa Ana. The reality is that we remain far apart on key issues. Apparently, the City is trying … Read More
“Thank you” doesn’t even begin to express my gratitude for you, your hard work, and the victories we’ve won together. Your steadfast determination and unfaltering dedication in the face of an ongoing global pandemic, financial uncertainty, and systemic injustice is a testament to the human spirit. Despite these hardships, you … Read More