The Court Agrees: We Need Structural Reform – Not Scapegoating – to Keep LA County Children Safe! In a major victory for LA County Children’s Social Workers fighting to improve child safety, Justices with the California 2nd District Court of Appeal on January 6 threw out the case against four … Read More
721 Retirees Played Active Role at CDP Convention Dear Brothers and Sisters, I’m proud to report on the California Democratic Party convention held in San Francisco from May 31 to June 2, 2019. It was truly uplifting and full of excitement. We had 14 presidential candidates who attended. They were … Read More
The SEIU Local 721 Armenian Caucus proudly presents the 5th Annual Armenian Christmas Party on Friday, January 17, 2020. Please join us for dinner, dancing, prizes and more! >> Download the flyer Armenian Christmas Party Friday, January 17, 2020 Doors open at 6:30pm Caesar Banquet Hall 6723 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, … Read More
The countdown is on! A new year —a new decade — a renewed opportunity to fight for the future of our union and the services we deliver. Make no mistake, the closing decade wasn’t easy. Our secure retirement, our health care and our very existence all came under attack. We didn’t fold, we stood #unionstrong … Read More
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
If you’re an LA County employee who does not work for a Special District, by now, your paycheck should reflect the 2.5% raise that went into effect on Oct. 1, 2019! It’s all part of the 10.75% salary increase we negotiated for our current, three-year contract. * Note: These January … 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
Thanks to Union Power, Physical Exams and Chest X-Rays Approved after Management Initially Denies Them In November of 2018, a fire broke out at the Calabasas Landfill. Workers from BU 500 were called to restore the landfill there. Our response was quick; the landfill was up and running in 24 … Read More
Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your benefit dollars, and avoid any loss, by spending the surplus on other Options benefits. WHAT CAN SHE … Read More
If you’re an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGES Beginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage will increase … Read More