News - SEIU Local 721

Without a #Stimulus4Workers – Public Workers Will See Massive Cuts

April 28, 2020

As millions of Americans have sheltered in place, working people have kept our country afloat. Unfortunately, the lack of federal leadership is now threatening these same working people with cuts, furloughs and Read More...

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 clinics in our union family. Join in to learn about the state of our clinics and 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 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-hour FULLY UNEDITED Virtual Town Hall, click here. To 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 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 hard work, we can look forward to 11% raises, 5% yearly merit increases, increases to the medical 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 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...