News - SEIU Local 721

Otis College Members: We Reached a TA!

September 17, 2024

Our elected bargaining team reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the administration! Now, we're voting on ratifying the TA, which, if approved, will represent our new union contract lasting through Sept. 30, 2026. Read More...

LA County Is ULP Strike Ready

September 16, 2024

LA County workers are ready to ULP strike! We've voted 99% to authorize a ULP strike. We need to know that you're ready! Use the form below to pledge that you're ULP strike ready and confirm when and where you work Read More...

County of San Bernardino Contract Summary 2024-2028

September 12, 2024

LA COUNTY ULP STRIKE AUTHORIZATION 2024-2025

September 3, 2024

LA County members: ULP Strike Authorization voting is underway, and your elected Bargaining Policy Committee strongly recommends a Yes vote. Despite reaching tentative agreement with LA County in 2021, the County has Read More...

Special Message from SEIU 721 President David Green on Labor Day 2024

August 30, 2024

This Labor Day, I’m thankful for the strength of our SEIU 721 family. Over the past several years, we’ve weathered COVID, spiraling inflation, political division and international unrest. We pushed through grief and loss and channeled our energy into a fight for Read More...

Nursing Attendants at LA General: Fed Up? Join Us on Sept. 19 to Take Action!

August 26, 2024

As you may already know, we are ramping up to get ready for contract negotiations with LA County in 2025. We have heard from many Nursing Attendants at LA General who feel fed up with the low wages, excessive workloads, and short staffing. Now is the time for you to take Read More...

Otis College of Art and Design Part-Time Faculty Authorize a Strike

August 23, 2024

SEIU 721 Part-Time Faculty at Otis College of Art and Design are continuing to flex their union power! Faculty members voted on August 14 to authorize a strike and are ready to go if Otis Read More...

Keck Medicine of USC Highlights 721 Retiree Cora Jackson-Fossett

August 20, 2024

SEIU 721 Retirees are Retired and Active! Cora Jackson-Fossett, who is retired from LA County Public Works and is an LA/OC Cities Region Elected Leader, was recently highlighted by Keck Medicine of USC. Though laryngeal cancer has taken her ability to speak physically, she is still finding ways Read More...

LA City Telecommuting Survey

August 20, 2024

As the landscape of work continues to evolve, so do the needs and priorities of LA City employees. For some, telecommuting has become an integral part of work, offering flexibility and new Read More...

Otis Rally on 8.21 and Latest Win!

August 19, 2024

Otis Part-Time Faculty had an overwhelming 100% YES strike authorization vote on Aug. 14 and now there's more breaking news: We've been meeting to resolve the reduction of hours and pay issue for Read More...