News - SEIU Local 721

From the Harbor to the Valley, We Shut It Down!

August 9, 2023

From the Port of L.A. to the northern end of the San Fernando Valley, WE SHUT IT DOWN. When the clock struck 12:01 AM on August 8th, we ushered in the day with Operation Big Bang Battle (BBB), a ULP strike. Read More...

Our LA City ULP Strike Line Locations

August 7, 2023

Please check this page for updates As you know, we’re going on a 24-hr ULP strike on August 8th at 12:01AM over the City of LA’s bad faith bargaining and repeated labor law violations. As we stated before in our ULP Strike Q&A, a ULP strike is legally protected activity. Our SEIU Read More...

CHS CAT Team meeting resheduled to Thurs., Aug. 10 – RSVP here and let’s get that bonus for all!

August 4, 2023

We're still determined to get that BONUS FOR ALL at CHS! And we're still getting together soon – but our next CAT meeting has been rescheduled! CHS CAT MEETING Thurs., Aug. 10 – 6 PM On Zoom RSVP below! After Read More...

LA City Members: Your Right to Engage in a ULP Strike is Protected

August 4, 2023

Today, SEIU 721 announced that LA City workers will be going on a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice strike on Tuesday, August 8th in response to City management's repeated labor law violations. We have learned that some Read More...

Last two LA County DPW Safety Awards at Alcazar Yard on Aug. 3 and Westchester Yard on Aug. 9

August 2, 2023

If you're workplace is at the Alcazar Yard or the Westchester Yard, be sure to visit our Union Table at the upcoming Safety Awards hosted by the LA County Dept. of Public Works. The last two Safety Awards will be held at: Alcazar Yard on Thurs., Aug 3 Westchester Yard Read More...

Next CAT meeting for CHS is on Aug. 8 – RSVP here because THE FIGHT CONTINUES

August 1, 2023

A few weeks ago, SEIU 721 union members showed up to the Board of Supervisors meeting from ALL four main jail sites. Union members from multiple classifications – including nurses, dental assistants, inmate crew leaders and more – spoke to the health and safety concerns Read More...

SEIU 721 members endorse Nicole Mi and Armine Antonyan for LACERA Board

August 1, 2023

General Members will be able to cast their votes for SEIU 721-endorsed LACERA candidates Nicole Mi and Armine Antonyan online beginning August 4, 2023, through August 31, 2023. The online Read More...

Watch out, LA City– We’re Mobilizing a ULP Strike

August 1, 2023

LA City better watch out. Our LA City member leaders are mobilizing to demand the respect LA City workers deserve! This past Saturday, July 29th, LA City member leaders united for a ULP Strike Captain training to hone their skills in preparation for an upcoming ULP Strike. Energy, excitement, Read More...

San Bernardino Bargaining Kick Off

July 31, 2023

LA City ULP Strike (Operation BBB) Frequently Asked Questions

July 30, 2023

What is Operation Big Bang Battle (BBB)? Operation BBB is an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. The City committed multiple ULPs during our MOU Specials negotiations. In May, our Read More...