The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation alert days before deadly winds ripped through Los Angeles County’s foothill communities on January 7th. For our LA County Public Works members like Jimmy Dollison, this meant preparing for a dispatch to the hardest hit San Gabriel Valley communities on January … Read More
How to access your County of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation and Thrift Plan (Horizons) and/or 401(k) Savings PlansThe County of Los Angeles Horizons and Savings Plans are tools intended to help you reach you retirement savings goals, however, there may be times when you need to take an in-service withdrawal … Read More
After weeks hard-fought advocacy in the wake of the devastating Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires, LA County has announced that SEIU 721 members impacted by the disasters may access a new bank of 80 hours of Wildfire Leave Time as they recover. This time bank is retroactive to January 7th. This important … Read More
Nominations for the Offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and forty-one (41) board member seats on the SEIU Local 721 Executive Board, will be accepted by Petition. Members who have been in continuous good standing for the preceding two (2) years are eligible to be nominated. In order … Read More
Vote Liza Rocha for our VCERA Pension Board Protect our Retirement! Vote before 5pm on February 3, 2025. Look for your ballot in your home mail, fill it out for Liza Rocha and mail it back or return it in person to the Elections Division, located at 800 S. … Read More
It’s been 10 days since the wildfires destroyed entire neighborhoods in Altadena, Sylmar and Pacific Palisades. Our hearts continue to be with our union siblings and neighbors who’ve suffered insurmountable losses. We’re starting to get a clearer picture of the impact of the Eaton Fire, Palisades Fire, and the Hurst Fire … Read More
If you have suffered a loss, please know that you are not alone. We have your back.
SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast-growing labor organization recognized as one of the largest and strongest unions of publicly funded employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers and have over 200 staff employees covering 6 counties in Southern California; including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties … Read More
To provide immediate support, Local Assistance & Disaster Resource Centers will open to the public on Tuesday, January 14, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting Wednesday, January 15, these centers will operate daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These Resource Centers bring federal, state, and local officials together … Read More
UnitedHealthcare is taking action to ensure customers and members are supported during the wildfire crisis. The information below applies to affected individuals enrolled in fully insured health plans with effective dates as noted and includes help for the broader community. Response period: Jan. 7 through Jan. 21 Impacted counties: Los Angeles, Ventura … Read More