News - SEIU Local 721

Clinics Townhall May 7, 2020

April 24, 2020

Frontline workers are facing challenges like never before while still continuing to provide the critical services our communities need. For the first time ever, SEIU 721 is holding a virtual townhall for all the Read More...

Some Help from the CEO on Paid Leave Programs!

April 23, 2020

On Thursday, April 23, LA County’s Chief Executive Officer sent a letter to all Department Heads and Department Human Resources Managers with further guidance on the implementation of the COVID-19 Paid Leave programs. The letter can be found here. Here are the highlights: All Read More...

Free COVID-19 Testing by the L.A. Black Worker Center and St. Johns

April 23, 2020

Every one of us, regardless of where we live or what we look like, needs accessible healthcare, paid time to recover and resources to make ends meet. Black, brown and Indigenous communities have always been denied the Read More...

Now you can watch the ‘Virtual Town Hall’ for LA County’s DCFS and DPSS

April 22, 2020

We recently joined Sup. Hilda Solis to co-host a Virtual Town Hall for SEIU 721 members working throughout LA County’s DCFS and DPSS. If you weren’t able to watch it then, you can now! To view the full, one- Read More...

Help support St. John’s as they care for South LA’s most vulnerable

April 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for services at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center. They’re also on the front lines, providing direct care to people experiencing homelessness in South LA – which has the second highest population of homeless individuals Read More...

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with #EarthDayLive

April 21, 2020

Join working people and SEIU members from around the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with #EarthDayLive, starting on April 22 through April 24. This three-day celebration will feature activists, performers and artists committed to a just recovery and a Read More...

It’s Official! San Bernardino Board of Supervisors Votes to Approve New Contract

April 21, 2020

It's official, the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors has voted to approve our tentative agreement! SEIU members have a new contract that secures our future! As a result of your persistence and Read More...

LASANitzer is Union Made

April 21, 2020

Keeping our waterways, and beaches blue and pollution free is an around-the-clock essential job. In the City of Los Angeles, it’s a collaborative effort between LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) workers in the blue uniforms and their brothers and sisters in the lab coats. Pandemic Read More...

LA City Members, Wondering About your Health Benefits and COVID-19?

April 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone concerned about what their employer's benefit plans covers and what it doesn't. Don’t be alarmed, the City of Los Angeles has put up a page where you will Read More...

Steward Office Hours

April 20, 2020

Are you a Steward and you want to consult with other Stewards and Union staff about representation that you are doing at the workplace? Or, maybe you want to improve your knowledge on a particular Read More...