News - SEIU Local 721

LA County workers – how to maximize your benefit dollars

September 27, 2019

Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your benefit dollars, and Read More...

LA County workers – important changes to your 2020 medical benefits

September 27, 2019

If you're an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGES Beginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage will Read More...

County of Ventura Bargaining Update – Rolling Up Our Sleeves

September 26, 2019

The SEIU 721 County of Ventura bargaining team met for the second time with management at the table on Sept. 23, 2019. The County came back with counter proposals on both economic and non-economic items for only Read More...

2019 Regional Council elections – read the candidate statements here

September 25, 2019

SEIU Local 721 Regional Council nominations already have been received and ballots are being sent in the mail at the end of this week. Ballots must be returned by 9 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2019. The vote count will Read More...

What’s in Store for MOU 14?

September 23, 2019

In case you missed it, the LA City Council finally approved our new contract this past August. Now that the City Council has officially approved the MOU, the City Controller and the CAO has to begin implementing everything we’ve won and approved. So, what gains are coming up Read More...

Tri-Counties Union Board in a Box Fall 2019

September 19, 2019

Union visibility is about making our SEIU 721 presence known at our worksites – especially now that we’ve kicked off bargaining a new, strong contract with the County of Ventura, our largest employer in the Tri-Counties Region. Union Boards are a designated place where Read More...

Retiree Car Show and Reunion – Riverside & Ventura!

September 18, 2019

The SEIU 721 Retiree Committee invites you to its Union Member Car Show and Retiree Reunions in VENTURA and RIVERSIDE! Come out and enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon and check out some of the Read More...

Tri-Counties members strategize and energize at Ventura Rising Together Summit

September 14, 2019

Members from across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties gathered at Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo for the Ventura Rising Together Summit, marshaling our Tri-Counties forces to protect good union jobs across the Tri-Counties region against privatization – and to kick-start a strong contract Read More...

Retention and Recruitment bonuses are a big boost for Antelope Valley CSWs and a huge win for Child Safety

September 12, 2019

Thanks to non-stop advocacy by SEIU 721 Children’s Social Workers, help is on the way for Antelope Valley CSWs in the form of major pay premiums to retain and attract more qualified CSWs at Antelope Read More...

Riverside County Mediation Update – Sept. 2019

September 9, 2019

SEIU LOCAL 721 RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEDIATION UPDATE SEIU Local 721 and Riverside County will continue participating in mediation on September 11-13 and possibly Read More...