News - SEIU Local 721

DMOB Social Media Training

September 7, 2023

Our first training module for the Digital Member Organizer Bureau will be taking place the week of September 11th! As with our introduction, we'll have both evening and afternoon training sessions. The module is Read More...

Enough is Enough! ULP Charges Filed Against USC for Denying Merit Increases

September 6, 2023

USC management has been attacking our union by refusing to grant annual merit increases to shuttle drivers and dispatchers until we complete our negotiations for a first contract. Annual merit increases are an established practice and, by denying them to unionized workers, we believe that USC is Read More...

Kaiser Labor Day Action: Two Unions– One Fight!

September 5, 2023

This Labor Day, we took to the streets surrounding Kaiser Hollywood with SEIU United Healthcare Workers (SEIU-UHW) members and fellow Union siblings to call out Kaiser Permanente’s outrageous corporate Read More...

Kaiser Labor Day Action: Two Unions– One Fight!

September 5, 2023

Re-Elect Laurie Lee to the SBCERS Pension Board

September 5, 2023

Laurie Lee is OUR current General Membership representative on the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board. Vote online or by mail - September 13th through October 10th Look for your email with voting instructions on Wednesday, September 13th Read More...

LA County Members: Fight Back Against Kaiser’s Corporate Greed on Labor Day

September 2, 2023

Despite Kaiser’s $3.2 billion in profits this year, they’re raising premium rates for LA County Members in 2024. Kaiser’s greed knows no bounds. They’re also raising rates for other Californians, including our very own Gold Coast Transit District SEIU 721 members in Read More...

Healthcare Reopener Over Kaiser’s Greed

September 2, 2023

Despite Kaiser’s $3.2 billion in profits this year, they’re raising premium rates for Gold Coast members by 20% in 2024. Kaiser’s greed knows no bounds. They’re also raising rates for Read More...

LA County: Options annual enrollment is coming up – be prepared

September 1, 2023

Throughout the month of October, you'll be able to make changes to your 'Options" benefits. Though you make your changes now, they’ll go into effect in January – and if you make no changes, your current medical and dental benefits will roll over in the New Year. If you currently have a Read More...

SEIU 721 Vice President Simboa Wright Explains How City Members Keep Dr. King’s Dream Alive

August 30, 2023

SEIU 721 Vice President Simboa Wright spoke on August 29th about how City Members have fought — and continue to fight — to keep Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream for jobs and freedom alive at Read More...

County of Riverside Contract Campaign Update #1

August 23, 2023

Our Fight So Far Plan to Win We started our campaign early, kicking off in January and we've been holding regular Contract Action Team meetings ever since. Elect A Strong Bargaining Team In Read More...