News - SEIU Local 721

Faces From the Frontlines: ER Nurse Natalie Gordon

April 19, 2020

Natalie Gordon knew what she was getting into when she became a nurse six years ago. She knew about the long hours, emotionally exhausting days and physical demands that would sometimes leave her body sore and bruised Read More...

Fighting to Protect Vital Public Services in the City of Los Angeles

April 19, 2020

In the midst of the most serious public health crisis in over a century, SEIU 721 members in the City of Los Angeles have remained steadfast in our commitment to providing the critical frontline services our communities depend on. Together, our work has kept our city moving – and as the COVID-19 Read More...

L.A. County’s Expanded Employee Assistance Program and Resources

April 17, 2020

SEIU 721 members are leading the charge at making our workplaces safe for LA County workers and for the clients we serve during this COVID-19 pandemic. In that same spirit, to meet the needs of the moment, the County Read More...

BU 500, We’ve Got Your Backs!

April 17, 2020

Workers on the front lines at the LA County Sanitation Districts received a surprise donation from BU 500 steward Ruben Rios and an anonymous angel with first-hand knowledge of the importance of unions. They made more Read More...

NLACRC – Stronger Together

April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive rapid changes for all working people. Many workers have been forced to show up at work without proper protection. Many others either don’t have the ability to work from home or are being denied the option. Today more than ever Read More...

Watch the LA County DPSS and DCFS Virtual Townhall

April 16, 2020

In case you missed it, this morning our union in collaboration with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis co-hosted a virtual townhall for DPSS and DCFS workers. The townhall included the participation of County Supervisor Hilda Solis, DCFS Director Bobby D. Cagle, DPSS Read More...

NEW SEIU Convention Date – August 8 2020

April 16, 2020

Even amidst the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEIU is committed to providing a valuable platform for member delegates to unite virtually and build the agenda for working families across the Read More...

COVID-19 County of Ventura Health Care Agency Update

April 16, 2020

County of Ventura Health Care Agency WSO Edwin Valdez and the member leaders continue to push for the safety and well-being of our members throughout the Health Care Agency. We are holding department managers responsible for providing necessary PPE so that our members can perform their duties Read More...

New Info for LA County DPSS and DCFS ‘Virtual Town Hall’ with Sup. Hilda Solis!

April 15, 2020

As pledged to you, we now have the critical information needed to join our Virtual Town Hall on Thurs., Apr. 16 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM featuring Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis in Read More...

SEIU CALIFORNIA APPLAUDS GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S ACTION TO KEEP VULNERABLE CHILDREN & YOUTH SAFE

April 13, 2020

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California released the following statement from Sharonda Wade, a social worker in Los Angeles County and an Executive Board Member of SEIU Local 721, Read More...