News - SEIU Local 721

Social Workers are essential and SEIU 721 salutes you!

March 24, 2021

SEIU 721 is celebrating National Social Workers Month and salutes our member social workers on the frontlines of pandemic response. We need social workers now more than ever as our country deals with both the Read More...

The Hate Must Stop: SEIU 721 Statement on the Racist Attacks on the AAPI Community

March 18, 2021

Sisters and brothers – By now you’ve probably heard of the horrific shooting in Atlanta, GA that targeted those of Asian descent. This tragedy is just the latest in a string of violent attacks against our Asian American & Pacific Islander brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, it stands Read More...

LA County Heroes Pay for All Tele Town Hall: March 24

March 18, 2021

SEIU 721 members have been on the frontlines of pandemic response since day one, keeping vital services running during one of the most challenging times in America’s history. Make no mistake: The COVID-19 pandemic Read More...

The Heat is On: Watts Workers Vote to Escalate!

March 12, 2021

Watts workers are sending the message loud and clear: Enough is enough! With an overwhelming 100% YES vote, workers have approved escalating their campaign for a fair contract up to and including an Unfair Labor Read More...

LAWA Workers Can Get Vaccinated!

March 11, 2021

The LA County Public Health Department has opened up eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to all individuals in Phase 1B, Tier 1. Per the County’s guidelines, this includes the category of Public Transit Workers, which includes airport workers, as part of the Emergency Read More...

LAWA Custodians and Maintenance Laborers — Get Vaccinated This Weekend

March 11, 2021

LAWA members — don't miss out on the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine. LAWA, in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health and Walgreens, is giving LAWA's frontline essential workers the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More...

Environmental Justice Action Team’s Virtual Meet & Greet with Councilmember Kevin de León — March 16th

March 10, 2021

Make no make mistake about it: LA City Councilmember Kevin de León has been a champion for union families, and a fierce advocate for environmental justice for decades. From Riverside Read More...

SEIU 721 Celebrates the American Rescue Plan: ‘Landmark Legislation for Working People’

March 10, 2021

Today, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. This is landmark legislation for working people that will help drive down poverty by providing long overdue relief nationwide – with $42.6 billion alone coming our way to California. It is a vivid example of the power of Read More...

City of Ventura -The Final Stretch to a Strong Contract!

March 9, 2021

City of Ventura Our bargaining team met with city management on Thursday, February 25 where several proposals were offered and countered. We are on the final stretch of bargaining and one of our Read More...

International Women’s Day 2021: Wonder Women abound from DC to SEIU Local 721

March 8, 2021

Today is International Women’s Day – and this year, we have a lot to celebrate. From California’s very own Kamala Harris becoming our nation’s first woman Vice President to our very own Read More...