News - SEIU Local 721

L.A. County Bargaining Update

June 8, 2015

Thousands of you joined our kick off with thousands of members outside of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration (WATCH VIDEO), inspiring a call to raise ALL of L.A. County! Our bargaining is now well underway and we Read More...

Nurse Celebration a Huge Success

June 5, 2015

Our Nurse celebration on May 30 was a huge success! Our Los Angeles County nurses were honored for the outstanding care they provide to our community. Both Robin Ellis and Marva Burgess received our Florence Nightingale award for honoring the caring legacy of Florence Nightingale through an Read More...

San Bernardino County Professionals Bargaining Team Elections

June 4, 2015

After their successful vote to join SEIU 721, San Bernardino County workers in the Professional Unit have the opportunity to elect a new bargaining team to represent them at table with management. Members in the Read More...

Crisis in L.A. County: Asking for the Humanly Impossible of Eligibility Workforce

June 3, 2015

The Fight for $15 Declares a Victory in Los Angeles

June 3, 2015

LA City Council Votes to Raise the Minimum Wage Delivering a Historic Win for Working Families and LA's Local Economy Los Angeles, CA - The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 released the following statement on behalf of President Bob Schoonover in response Read More...

Mental Health Recognition Celebration June 6 – Save the Date

May 26, 2015

In honor of the work done by Los Angeles County DMH and Community Clinics workers, we will celebrate our contributions to the development of healthy communities with a recognition and awareness event. Please join us! Mental Health Recognition Celebration Saturday, June 6, 2015 Read More...

Epic Vote Clears the Way for a $15 Minimum Wage in the City of L.A.

May 20, 2015

Just a couple of years ago a $15 minimum wage seemed like a pipe dream, today it's one step closer to being a reality thanks to the relentless work of SEIU 721 in fighting to raise the wage floor in Read More...

SEIU 721 Santa Barbara County Members Speak Up About Inequities

May 19, 2015

SEIU 721 eligibility workers from Santa Barbara County, including members from the Santa Maria offices, as well as SEIU 721 staff, spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, May 19. Speakers urged the board to consider the pay inequities as it prepares for its upcoming Read More...

Welcome to Three New Executive Board Members in the Tri-Counties Region

May 14, 2015

Top Row, left to right: SEIU 721 Tri-Counties Regional Director Joe Kahraman, SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover.Bottom Row, left to right: New SEIU 721 Executive Board member Charles Harrington, Read More...

Bargaining Team Nominations Open for SB County Unit and Superior Courts Units

May 13, 2015

Fighting for a Brighter FutureCounty of San Bernardino SEIU 721 members in the Professional Unit, Superior Court of San Bernardino Court Reporters and Court Support Services Units will all have the Read More...