Open enrollment starts soon for those of us working at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. If we want to make any changes to our healthcare benefits plans, now is the time. Thanks to the power of our union, our benefits plans at the LA DWP are stronger … Read More
Frontline workers from various public sector unions throughout LA County – including SEIU 721 – demanded cost-of-living increases to fight inflation at a press conference today held outside a Shell gas station in Chinatown near downtown LA., where prices at the pump were as high as $6.94 a gallon. The … Read More
In case you missed it, we reached a Tentative Agreement on our Salary Reopener! Online voting began this morning. You can cast your online ballot here, and the chairs of the bargaining team strongly recommend a YES vote to secure these cash payments. CAST YOUR BALLOT — CLICK HERE So what’s … Read More
We are still euphoric about our thousands-strong “Fight for the Frontline”march and rally last week, which sent a clear message: We, the members of SEIU 721, are ready to fight and ready to strike! The media picked up our message, spreading it far and wide throughout LA County and beyond. … Read More
Thousands of union members and labor supporters descended on downtown Los Angeles for the “Fight for the Frontline” march and rally today to highlight how contracts for LA County members expire at midnight tonight – and to emphasize how, if necessary, LA County members are ready to strike. Participants met … Read More
We’re one week away from the biggest union action in SEIU 721 History. On Thursday, March 31st in Downtown Los Angeles we’re going to march for salary increases that keep up with the cost of living, to defend our jobs from being contracted out to for-profit corporations, to protect our … Read More
March is Social Workers Month. As we focus our union’s energies on bargaining for the best contract possible, it is vital to place the needs of LA County’s social workers at the forefront. Keeping caseloads at manageable levels must remain a top priority. As social workers, we want to do our best … Read More
We did it! After 2 weeks of online and in person voting, LAHSA members have ratified the new 2021-2023 contract with 98% voting YES. For months, LAHSA SEIU 721 members shared their stories on social media and with other union members, spoke out to our City leaders, participated in an … Read More
SEIU LOCAL 721 MEMBERS: THE 2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION HAS BEGUN! Read the Candidate Statements here Ballots will be mailed to home addresses of all members in good standing on March 25, 2022, and must be returned to the P.O. Box address on the ballot envelope by 9:00 a.m. … Read More
As you may already know, the County made their insulting offer of a 2% salary increase and NO pay increases until October. One minute they call us heroes, and the very next, the County negotiates like the frontline is disposable. They’re low-balling us because they’re ready and willing to sell out … Read More