SEIU members have been a part of Simboa Wright’s life literally from birth. Wright was delivered by SEIU healthcare workers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital. When he was a baby, SEIU social workers guided him through the foster system to his adopted family. Now, after 20 years working for … Read More
On August 4th, Supervisor Hilda Solis, the Chair of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, issued an Executive Order establishing a mandatory vaccination policy for Los Angeles County employees. The Executive Order requires all County employees to provide proof of full vaccination by October 1, 2021. This follows an order … Read More
LA’s unhoused crisis is making national headlines and SEIU 721 members, like Michael Williams, Steven Elias, and Lisa Pacheco are on the frontlines. The county’s unhoused population — which rose by 13% to 66,436 people in 2020 — has exploded since the pandemic. But despite the pandemic risks, our Los … Read More
Positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing throughout Los Angeles, with unvaccinated residents accounting for an overwhelming majority of the new cases. Your protection and safety matters. That’s why we’re partnering with the City of Los Angeles to bring COVID vaccination opportunities to various worksites, and facilities. Make no mistake, … Read More
It’s time to cast our ballots to protect our pension! That’s why we’ve endorsed Herman B. Santos (LACERA Board of Investments) and Vivian H. Gray (LACERA Board of Retirement) to be reelected to their respective seats. During his time on the Board of Investments, Herman B. Santos has fought back … Read More
Congratulations! SEIU 721 City of Santa Paula members unanimously voted to approve the Tentative Agreement with the city! The agreement includes: Salary Adjustments Effective the first full pay period commencing on or after July 1, 2021 all employees will receive 2% cost of living adjustment. In addition, all employees will … Read More
SEIU 721 Area Housing Authority members voted by an unanimous YES vote to approve the Tentative Agreement with management. This contract will help secure vital services for Area Housing Authority and help uplift our community. The agreement includes a 10.85% cost of living allowance in all salary bands. All unit … Read More