Raise Up ALL of LA County
On April 15, we called on the Board of Supervisors to strengthen public services and end poverty wages. The wages working families are being paid are completely out of balance with what people need to survive.
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Press Release – SEIU LOCAL 721 CITY WORKERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE A STRIKE TO FIX LA
Overwhelming 86% yes vote for a strike and full backing from community leaders and clergy allows 10,000 members to escalate their fight with rallying cry “Our Streets, Not Wall Street!”
San Bernardino Professional Unit Votes YES to SEIU 721
After several years of fighting to get out of a corrupt Association that often went against their members’ best interest, over 800 San Bernardino County workers in the Professional Unit voted to join SEIU Local 721 last week.
LA City We Can’t Wait To Fix LA
As you know, we are doing everything to extend the mediation period in hopes that City Officials will finally step up and prioritize the services LA communities depend on; however, to date LA City officials have failed to present acceptable proposals that could lead to final agreement.
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Members Back San Jacinto’s YES on Measure A
During a recent membership meeting, SEIU 721 City of San Jacinto Chapter members voted to extend their contract by one year citing ongoing concerns over the financial situation of the city. Members also voted to support the current effort to pass Measure A, a utility tax, which would bring new revenue to the city.
Honoring our Labor Legacy
Join Southern California’s elected, community and labor leaders in honoring the legacy of four extraordinary individuals who have left their indelible mark in the lives of working families, the communities we live in and our labor movement. The First Annual Labor Legacy Awards hosted by SEIU Local 721 will be held Friday, March 27 starting at 6 p.m., at 1545 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles.
Victory for Equity in Santa Paula
The Santa Paula City Council voted to approve a contract extension and vacation buybacks.
What Happened?
After months of negotiating last year and after multiple trips to City Council meetings to present a case for why members should have the option to do vacation buybacks the Council finally voted to institute the buybacks.
Why I’m Fighting for Social and Economic Justice and You Should Too
My name is Barbara Hunter. I’m a single mom of two. I work for the City of Riverside and I am a proud union member of SEIU Local 721. I want to tell you why I support the National Fight for $15 and why I think we need it here in the Inland region and in Southern California.
I make just a little more than $15 an hour and it’s a struggle for me to make ends meet. Every week I have to make difficult choices about where to spend my hard earned money. The price of gas, milk, and healthcare – they all keep going up.
Celebrate Women in Labor as Part of Women’s History Month
The Women’s Caucus of SEIU 721 is honoring Women’s History Month with a brunch celebration on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wilshire Union Hall. “Women of Distinction: Leading into the Future with Excellence” is the theme for this
celebration of the rich heritage of women activism within the labor movement and our communities.