News - SEIU Local 721

Farewell to Cherri Newman – a dedicated Nurse, a giving soul and fierce fighter for workers in the High Desert

June 29, 2020

Most everyone working in our union’s Health Division knew Cherri Newman, who tragically passed away on June 16, 2020. Cherri was a Licensed Vocational Nurse at the High Desert Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Read More...

Remind your network – call the Child Protection Hotline if you suspect abuse or neglect

June 26, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, calls to the LA County Child Protection Hotline have dropped by as much as 50 percent. This is very concerning. An astonishingly massive decrease in calls by half, virtually overnight, due to a commensurate drop in abuse defies credulity. It’s far more likely Read More...

Fighting for the Heroes Act

June 22, 2020

SEIU 721 Treasurer David Green joined other Local Union leaders in support of the Heroes Act! Our fight to ensure the federal government steps up for workers on the frontlines continues. Check out local media coverage on Read More...

Tell your Senator to HOLD THE LINE on the HEROES Act

June 17, 2020

This global pandemic is challenging our social structures to the maximum, exposing the pre-existing conditions of our society - lack of health resources and economic resources for the most vulnerable in our Read More...

LA County – Together, We Will Stop the Layoffs!

June 16, 2020

Together, We Will Stop the Layoffs! Yesterday, CEO Sachi Hamai reported that “the budget that will go before the Board of Supervisors on June 29 will include not only cuts in programs, but also potential layoffs of County staff.” The threat of layoffs in LA County is Read More...

LA County: Retirement Planning Webinars for June

June 16, 2020

A series of online webinars hosted by Empower Retirement is available to LA County employees for the month of June! See the flyer below for dates and times for workshops on the following topics: Pre-Retirement Make the Most of Your Plans Market Volatility Read More...

SEIU’s International Board Passes Resolution in Support of the Movement for Black Lives

June 15, 2020

At SEIU Local 721 we know that an injustice to one is an injustice to us all. That's why we proudly stand with our allies in the Movement for Black Lives and have pledged to continue in the fight Read More...

SEIU 721 County of Ventura Members Win Increase to Maximum Vacation Accrual

June 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc in our workplaces and in our lives. SEIU Local 721 is moving swiftly to keep up with all the changes in all our jurisdictions to help keep all workers and the clients we serve safe. Our union was able to argue and push for raising member's vacation Read More...

Sign the petition to “Bring our workloads and caseloads down!”

June 15, 2020

Social workers at LA County’s Department of Children and Family Services bargained hard for an MOU that clearly specified what our caseloads should be and our timeline for achieving them. But Read More...

Op-Ed: Three Needed Steps In Child Welfare’s Battle Against Coronavirus

June 12, 2020

By David Green, LA County Social Worker & SEIU 721 Treasurer The COVID-19 pandemic poses a major threat to children in the child welfare system. While the disease itself most severely Read More...