News - SEIU Local 721

SEIU Local 721 LA County COVID-19 Emergency Update

April 3, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020, LA County’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) sent a letter to all County employees announcing that two new leave programs – Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and FMLA Emergency Leave – Read More...

COVID-19 Update for Riverside County DPSS

April 3, 2020

The following update from our meet and confers with Riverside County applies to DPSS workers. 1. More sanitizing items available for members: The Department will have a control point person at each region that will micromanage current supplies. The department is having a hard time looking Read More...

COVID-19 Update for County of Riverside

April 3, 2020

SEIU participated in a meet and confer with Riverside County to discuss latest developments surrounding COVID–19. One of the items of discussion was implementation of FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) Read More...

COVID-19 Update for City of Riverside

April 3, 2020

SEIU 721 continues to meet and confer with the City of Riverside to discuss the latest developments surrounding COVID–19. Here are the latest updates. Closures and Service Interruptions: Employees will remain in Read More...

Today is national Census Day – Let’s get counted!

April 1, 2020

The situation with COVID-19 is changing minute to minute, hour to hour. During this difficult time, we must remember what we have always known as Union members: strength in numbers. Today is national Census Day, an official kick off to efforts already underway to make sure Read More...

LA County Emergency Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Emergency Leave FAQs

March 31, 2020

LA County members of SEIU 721 had lots of questions after we announced that our union advocated for, and won, 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave to help us weather the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve compiled the frequently asked questions. Here are the answers! Question Read More...

COVID-19 UPDATE for EVS Workers @ LAC+USC

March 30, 2020

Attn: Environmental Services Workers at LAC+USC: As the COVID-19 crisis intensifies, our union is determined to make sure our members are protected in order to continue providing the safest and Read More...

SEIU 721 Delivers on PPE for Nurses and All Healthcare workers in DHS LA Co!!

March 27, 2020

Just days ago, SEIU 721 frontline medical professionals alerted the general the press and general public about the lack of access to critical Personal Protection Equipment including N95 masks. Today we are proud to inform you of an amazing victory that resulted in a new policy from the Read More...

Ventura Superior Courts Update on Limited Court Closure

March 27, 2020

Our union has been in constant contact with Ventura Superior Courts to help protect workers during this Coronavirus pandemic, especially those who are on the frontlines. Since March 16th most Court Read More...

LA County, Emergency Paid Sick Leave is On the Way!

March 27, 2020

In accordance with HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, beginning on April 1, the County of Los Angeles will make available 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave – and a pro-rated Read More...