News - SEIU Local 721

High Desert Frontline Care Workers Break the Silence

March 24, 2016

Lancaster, CA -- The tragic and sudden death of Urgent Care Registered Nurse (RN) Danny Sanchez, the Antelope Valley single father of 4, has become the flashpoint for DHS health care workers throughout L.A. Read More...

SEIU Local 721 Members Elect New Executive Board

March 11, 2016

The newly elected executive board of SEIU Local 721 is responsible for representing the interests of its members, and manages the Local's affairs including continuing the dynamic worker-led campaigns that have galvanized a pro-working family movement in Southern California. "It is an honor to Read More...

Registered Nurses and Health Workers put Health Services Chief to Task on Ending Bullying at County Hospitals

March 11, 2016

The recent death of a High Desert Registered Nurse and suicide attempt by an LAC+USC healthcare worker and shop steward was the impetus for 721 members at DHS facilities to rally together and mount Read More...

Red Cross Workers Get Landmark National Contract

March 8, 2016

American Red Cross workers of Local 721 came together with union colleagues from across the country to reach the first ever national union contract. THIS WIN STANDS AS A SHINING EXAMPLE OFTHE POWER OF COLLECTIVE Read More...

Our L.A.S.C. Bargaining Team is Ready!

March 7, 2016

Our Los Angeles Superior Court contracts are set to expire on June 30 of this year, and our Bargaining Team is determined to represent the needs of our members and all those we serve through court services and the justice system!Please take a few moments to let us know what you Read More...

Riverside County Bargaining Team Nominations Due March 31!

March 2, 2016

Updated 3/21/2016 at 4:33 p.m. Bargaining Teams are now being formed for the 2016 Contract Negotiations! - You may nominate yourself or any other Local 721 member by completing the Nomination Form below, including Candidate Statement. - Nominations must be received at Local 721 Read More...

San Bernardino County Members Speak Up on Harmful Cuts

March 2, 2016

On March 1, SEIU Local 721 San Bernardino members went to the Board of Supervisors meeting to shed light on the negative impact of the cuts to their departments, jobs, and their lives. We have Read More...

SEIU Local 721 Officers Election Notice 2016

February 26, 2016

Ballots and accompanying instructions were mailed to all eligible members in good standing on February 24, 2016. Ballots must be returned by mail in the business reply envelopes Read More...