News - SEIU Local 721

Nurse Practitioners & Patients Win as Newsom Signs New Bill

September 29, 2020

Victory! After years of lobbying and advocating, Nurse Practitioners in California now have full practice authority to better evaluate and diagnose patients utilizing their extensive education and experience. Read More...

Don’t miss virtual LA County Benefits Fairs

September 25, 2020

LA County members: It’s that time of the year again! The annual enrollment window is coming soon – from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Our union worked hard to bargain for these benefits for you and your family. So learn how to fully enjoy all the perks and benefits of being a Union worker Read More...

Your Vote Is Your Power — 3 Days of Action

September 23, 2020

This year the annual International Latino Caucus Latino Heritage Celebration will very different. With a worldwide pandemic raging on in the middle of the biggest election season in modern history — the number Read More...

City of Oxnard Members – Stepping Up to Keep the City Solvent

September 23, 2020

City of Oxnard As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the health of our community and on city finances, SEIU 721 members are doing their best to help the city and to avoid layoffs. In our latest negotiations, our Read More...

Statement by SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover on the Death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 18, 2020

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing is a devastating loss for her family and a crushing loss for our nation. She was a little lady with a big voice on the highest court in our land, one that stood up for equality by standing against discrimination. During the decades when Read More...

Landmark, Unanimous Emergency Ruling By California Standards Board Sets In Motion Unprecedented, Swift Process to Stop Covid-19 Illness in Workplaces

September 17, 2020

For Immediate Release September 17, 2020 CONTACT Stephen Knight 510.922.1444 Mike Roth, 916.813.1554 Maria Elena Jauregui, 818.355.5291 (Spanish-language) Cal/OSHA Responds to Workers’ Call for Workplace Safety Precautions Against COVID-19 Spread Landmark, Read More...

Meet Reggie Jones-Sawyer and Herb Wesson at our upcoming Virtual Mixer

September 17, 2020

Members of SEIU 721 are invited to a mixer featuring two very special guests who stand with essential workers like us – and who we are very proud to support. Let's get strong voices for Read More...

SEIU 721 is Keeping its Eye on VCERA

September 17, 2020

VENTURA COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (VCERA) UPDATE SEIU 721 Tri-Counties Regional Director Danny Carrillo spoke at the September 14 VCERA Zoom meeting on an agenda item of great importance to Classic employees/members. VCERA had its first public board response to the recent Alameda Read More...

Be Counted: Fill out Your Census Today!

September 17, 2020

The deadline to be counted in the 2020 census is quickly approaching! With the threat of layoffs and furloughs looming during this pandemic, it's more crucial than ever that every single person be Read More...

LA County Options Health Plan Rates for 2021

September 16, 2020

2021 Options Benefits Changes SEIU Local 721 Members: Pay close attention to your Options medical benefit plan changes for 2021. Beginning in January 2021 the negotiated County contribution Read More...