News - SEIU Local 721

Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is One Week Away

January 22, 2014

The deadline to apply for a Union Plus scholarship is quickly approaching. There are nine days left for members and their families to submit their applications for a Union Plus scholarship, ranging from $500 to $4,000 Read More...

Get Ready to Vote!

January 22, 2014

Voting Information HereShout it loud and proud: LA County members have a tentative agreement to vote on. The new LA County contract will bring raises, increase benefits and lift up the residents of LA County. From massive rallies in downtown LA to simultaneous unity breaks across the county, as one Read More...

Keeping the Dream Alive

January 22, 2014

On Jan. 20, SEIU Local 721 members marched alongside elected officials, local residents, community leaders and high school marching bands at the 29th annual Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles and the MLK Jr. Freedom Read More...

LA City Members: We Need Your Input

January 16, 2014

Over the past few years, LA City has cut jobs and outsourced our work to costly private contractors. City workers have felt the pain, but the public has suffered the most. Now, it takes 35 years to get around to Read More...

VIDEO: Campaign for Child Safety

January 15, 2014

Last month, LA County Social Workers won huge victories in their quest to improve child safety. The following video tells the story of how hard-working social workers and their union brothers and sisters united with community members in the name of child safety. Though Read More...

March with SEIU 721 in MLK Parades

January 14, 2014

The Caucuses of SEIU 721 invite all members and community allies to join us this Monday, Jan. 20, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year's Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles. 29th Annual MLK "Los Angeles Kingdom Day Parade" Monday, Jan Read More...

Simi Valley Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

January 14, 2014

SEIU 721 members in the City of Simi Valley voted overwhelmingly to ratify the tentative agreement with a 97% Yes vote. "Members saw that good preparation for bargaining, active member Read More...

2014 Regional Council Candidate Statements

January 10, 2014

The following members are running for Regional Council. Their names and statements are below. On Friday, January 17 ballots will be mailed, and votes will be counted on Friday, February 7 at SEIU Local 721, 1545 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017 All ballots must be received by 9:00 am on Read More...