News - SEIU Local 721

LA County 2015 Bargaining Committee Results

December 10, 2014

SEIU Local 721 LA County bargaining committee will be engaged in the collective bargaining in 2015. The bargaining process is the heart of a strong, member-led union. Bargaining is a group effort. Members determine Read More...

SEIU 721 COPE Members Kick-off the 2015 Endorsement Season

December 5, 2014

The 2014 elections were just last month but already SEIU 721 COPE has begun hosting endorsement town halls for the 2015 races. Next year, more than 15 cities and special districts where SEIU 721 members work and live will have elections. Many people feel disenfranchised as voters, but as Read More...

2015 LA County Contract Campaign Candidate Statements

November 25, 2014

The following members are running for the 2015 LA County Bargaining Team. Their names and statements are below. Nominations are now closed and ballots will be mailed to your homes this week and next week. Be sure Read More...

Holiday Happenings in the Inland Area

November 25, 2014

The cool air of fall has finally come to Inland Southern California and as we give thanks and head into the Holiday season there are several SEIU 721 sponsored family friendly events to attend. Festival of Trees Nov Read More...

SEIU 721 and Fix LA Help LA Port Drivers Get Back to Bargaining and Off Strike Lines

November 21, 2014

Striking Port of LA truck drivers are back at the bargaining table thanks to support from SEIU Local 721 City of Los Angeles workers and members of the Fix LA coalition. It was solidarity between labor, the community and faith organizations that helped pressure port management Read More...

SEIU 721 Applauds President Obama for Taking Bold Action on Behalf of Millions of Hardworking Aspiring Americans and Their Families

November 20, 2014

SEIU 721 is proud to stand with President Obama as he takes administrative action to enable millions of families to live without fear of deportation and to come out of the underground economy and raise their voices without fear of retribution. "Our families and communities Read More...

We Stand United with Port of LA Truck Drivers!

November 19, 2014

SAN PEDRO - In an inspiring act of public-private sector solidarity, City of Los Angeles employee joined striking truck drivers at picket lines this week and will continue to take shifts as long Read More...

SEIU 721 Stands Up for Worker Pay at VCERA Board Meeting

November 19, 2014

The Ventura County Employees' Retirement Association (VCERA) board voted 6-2 on Nov. 18, 2014 to allow pensionable compensation to be calculated based on a worker's monthly pay. Having pension pay based on monthly pay seems like an obvious path but the County of Ventura has a differing position, Read More...

Contract Bargaining Kicks Off For Tri-Counties Regional Center Members

November 17, 2014

From left to right: Dr. Ronald Brand, Carlos Rodriguez, Hilda Fernandez, Yolanda Alva, Lisa Foster, Denise Renna, Geo Torres, Claudia Lucatero, Dr. Charles Pap. Not in photo: Tiffany Gee, Tami Read More...

Latino Caucus Visits Tri-Counties, Celebrates Victories

November 17, 2014

(Left to right) Executive Board member Shannon Abramovitch Executive Board member Grace Santillano, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Executive Board member Grace Sepulveda at the Latino Caucus event Read More...