LAPMA - SEIU Local 721

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 Read More...

SEIU 721 Members Honor SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry’s Leadership

February 6, 2024

Following the announcement that she will not seek reelection, SEIU 721 members honor SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry, who, over the course of nearly 14 years, led our union to new heights of ambition and success in the fight for workers' rights - even in the face of deliberate attacks Read More...

Your 2024 SEIU Local 721 Member Voter Guide

February 2, 2024

In 2024, we’re building political power for members with a robust Member Political Organizer program. In every region of the union, we’re planning campaigns to help win priority races with a direct impact Read More...

Season’s Greetings from President David Green

December 22, 2023

I hope you’re able to spend a wonderful time with your loved ones this holiday season. For me, this is always a time for reflection, and, recently, I’ve thought a lot about a concept that’s vital and dear to Read More...

We Secured the Largest Raises in City of LA History

December 22, 2023

Tentative Agreement Ratification Voting Begins on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 After months of contract negotiations, including 3 consecutive days of intensive bargaining that included Mayor Karen Bass herself, and being on the verge of a 2nd ULP strike, we’re proud to announce Read More...

LA City Intensive Bargaining Update

December 11, 2023

After three consecutive days of non-stop intensive bargaining between the Coalition of LA City Unions and city management, we've made significant progress in our contract negotiations. Our ongoing rolling rallies, our worksite unity breaks, our relentless phone banking, and Read More...

Our LA City Strike Authorization Vote Starts on Nov 29th at 9AM

November 29, 2023

For months, our elected bargaining teams have negotiated with City officials around the clock to secure a strong new contract that reflects our priorities: competitive wages, solving the understaffing Read More...

A Veterans Day 2023 message from SEIU 721 President David Green

November 9, 2023

We at SEIU 721 extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to veterans throughout our nation and in our labor union this Veterans Day. Our union stretches across Southern California and we have thousands of veterans in our ranks from all branches of the service. We are happy to call them Read More...

SEIU 721 Vice President Simboa Wright Explains How City Members Keep Dr. King’s Dream Alive

August 30, 2023

SEIU 721 Vice President Simboa Wright spoke on August 29th about how City Members have fought — and continue to fight — to keep Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream for jobs and freedom alive at Read More...

What Juneteenth means to us at SEIU Local 721

June 16, 2023

Juneteenth is a special holiday, a newer holiday for most Americans, but an important one for all of us to observe. It commemorates the start of actual emancipation for Black Americans, with federal Read More...