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Palm Springs Members Begin Bargaining; Optimistic for the Future

With 100 years of service to Palm Springs, the 2014 Bargaining Team is now headed to the table to move workers forward. SEIU 721 City of Palm Springs Bargaining Team Left to right, font row: Nadine Fieger - Code Compliance Officer, Bill Notte - Fleet Technician I, Carolyn Notte - Senior Secretary Read More...

Social Security and the 1%

On April 17, most of America's wealthiest citizens will stop paying Social Security taxes. Once the payroll contribution cap of $117,000 is reached, millionaires and billionaires stop paying into the system, while the vast majority of Americans pay on all of their salary - all Read More...

Commemorating the Armenian Genocide in Sacramento

On April 6, leaders of SEIU 721's Armenian Caucus traveled to the Sacramento to attend the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. They participated in a series of commemorative events, including a vigil and meetings with supportive elected officials. Here are photos Read More...

LA City Bargaining Teams Ready to Fix LA

On April 8, LA City Bargaining Team members participated in a Bargaining Summit to discuss upcoming contract negotiations with city management. Teams from each of the Coalition of LA City Unions' Read More...

Compton Job Fair Draws Hundreds

SEIU 721 co-sponsored the Compton Job Fair on April 5. Nearly 1,000 job-seekers lined up for the event, which featured dozens of vendors. Compton mayor Aja Brown helped facilitate the event and partnered with SEIU 721 to make it happen. More than a few people came away from the day with a new job, Read More...