Social workers are uniting and speaking out the Board of Supervisors this Tuesday! District Attorney Lacey’s criminalization of Social Workers sets a dangerous precedent by Lacey and DCFS Director Philip Browning! Social Workers want real justice that saves lives, and gets to the root of the problem. Let’s stand together … Read More
Now they’re criminalizing the work that we do to protect the children and families we serve! We must stand together and demand real accountability from LA County and DCFS to bring real justice.
There is no doubt that justice should be sought in the death of Gabriel Fernandez, but it is unconscionable for Director Philip Browning to continually use individual social workers as scapegoats rather than address the real systemic issue head on. Social Workers throughout LA County will continue to stand together and united to change the system to truly deliver justice to Gabriel Fernandez, and the thousands of other children under the supervision of DCFS.
Women’s Caucus Celebration Brunch
Saturday, April 16th
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SEIU 721 Auditorium
1545 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Just last week, members at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center joined in on the unity breaks that have been scheduled throughout the County. To date, unity breaks have been held in High Desert, South Valley, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center members are also saying Not One More!
The movement launched by fast food workers three years ago has now completely changed the conversation around income inequality in this country. Today’s historic bill signing shows that when working people unite to fight for living wages and a voice on the job, we win.
Together, we celebrate this unprecedented legislation – but make no mistake: it was Local 721 and the Fight for $15 coalition that led the way. The courage, tenacity, and dedication shown by fast food workers and their allies has made our call for $15 and union rights a reality.
Last year L.A. County’s Eligibility Workers (EW) decided they had enough with the outrageous number of cases per EW and they mobilized to bring lasting changes and won an additional 200 plus EWs. Now comes the news of EW’s setting themselves for an even bigger victory– LA County CEO Employee Relations Department has agreed to coordinate a meeting between SEIU 721 members and DPSS officials in the next 45 days to settle the caseload crisis once and for all.
in a moving display of solidarity and support, High Desert Regional Health Center 721 members forged ahead with the first of several unity breaks set to take place during the next 30 days to keep Dr. Mitch Katz honest to his pledge of taking corrective actions to tackle the escalating bully problem.
Elected Member Leaders Set To Continue the Local’s Commitment to Lifting Up Working Families and Strengthening the Voice of Workers Across Southern California