News - SEIU Local 721

LA County: Take a stand on March 31st or get taken for granted

February 21, 2022

We need more purchasing power. We need guaranteed healthcare coverage. We need more job security from privatization and short staffing. We need more dependent care coverage. We deserve it and we can get it – if we Read More...

Our 2022 Primary Election Endorsements for LA City and LA County

February 17, 2022

After weeks of member candidate townhall meetings, the SEIU Local 721 Executive Board has confirmed the following endorsements for the June 2022 primary election: Mayor of LA: Karen Bass LA County Board of Supervisors District 1: Hilda Solis LA County Board of Supervisors District 3: Read More...

It’s now or never for Antonia Jimenez of LA County DPSS

February 16, 2022

Last month, SEIU 721 President David Green and DPSS leaders met with DPSS Director Antonia Jimenez to discuss three major concerns expressed by our union members: Communication/Micro-management Teleworking Read More...

Black History Month 2022 Food Drive

February 9, 2022

Happy Black History Month! Dear SEIU 721 Brothers and Sisters, Something that I look forward to every year during Black History Month is taking the time to shine a spotlight on people who might not be Read More...

We Won! California Lawmakers Pass Bill Giving Workers COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

February 8, 2022

A message from SEIU 721 President David Green: We and our labor allies fought hard for COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for California workers. On Monday, with the passage of S.B. 114, we won. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the bill this week, giving workers up Read More...

Member Engagement and Candidate Town Hall — LA County Supervisor District 3 & LA County Sheriff

February 4, 2022

Don't miss out on making your voice heard. Join fellow SEIU 721 COPE members as we listen and make recommendations for candidates running to represent LA County Supervisorial District 3 and for LA County Sheriff. You must register to each event you wish to attend — Read More...

Victory! Dangerous State Health Guidance Reversed After SEIU 721 Members Speak Out

February 2, 2022

We learned Tuesday that the California Department of Public Health rescinded its dangerous January guidance permitting the state’s healthcare facilities to force COVID-positive staff back to Read More...

LACERA members: Vote on our new contract, with a 10% raise over 3 years and a $1,000, one-time COVID-19 Appreciation Bonus

February 2, 2022

WE DID IT! Thanks to the power of our Union and the determination of our LACERA Bargaining Team members, we have achieved a Tentative Agreement with big wins. It includes a 10% raise over the life of the three-year contract – with an across-the-board increase of 4% retroactive to Jan. 1, Read More...

LAHSA Commission Action Update

January 26, 2022

Just over a week ago, an overwhelming number of LAHSA SEIU 721 members participated in an e-mail action targeting the LAHSA Commission to help us win a fair and just contract. Collectively, we Read More...

Kenya Turner, Harbor-UCLA Union Steward: “The Most Important Thing Is Having Initiative”

January 20, 2022

Kenya Turner knew it was her turn to step up and become an SEIU 721 Union Steward last year when LA County was still in the grip of the first wave of the COVID pandemic. “We didn’t have a Read More...