Statement by Bob Schoonover in Response to Recent Mass Shootings

As President of SEIU 721 and SEIU California, I feel compelled to express my thoughts in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s visit to El Paso, Texas, which – along with Dayton, Ohio – was the scene this past weekend of another senseless mass shooting. It is startling how commonplace … Read More


‘Immigration First Aid Care-A-Van’ to take place August 17

RSVP here to join us on a special humanitarian mission. We’re headed to the US-Mexico border once again – calling on our Union’s healthcare professionals to provide emergency first aid to vulnerable children and families, who are bearing the brunt of forces well beyond their control. Immigration First Aid Care-A-Van … Read More



Flex your power and take your break

As our Northeast Valley Health Corporation contract negotiations continue, it’s clear: Management will not move until they feel the full force of our Union power. So it’s time for us to start flexing that power. We’re going to do it by enforcing our rights – like taking proper breaks and … Read More


SEIU 721 Members Take the Lead at Oxnard Citizenship Fair

Over 100 participants came out to the Citizenship Fair in Oxnard on July 27th. SEIU 721 members and community allies from CAUSE, MICOP, Indivisible Ventura, El Concilio Family Services, the Law Office of Vanessa Frank, Korling Law and other community groups help process over forty N-400 forms. Our Citizenship Fair … Read More


NEVHC: Standing Strong!

SEIU 721 members at Northeast Valley Health Corporation are continuing to stand united and stand strong for our communities and clinics! Coming off several weeks of negotiations, the NEVHC Bargaining Team led a general membership meeting to give updates on our 2019 contract campaign to Save Our Clinics. We are … Read More


LA County Commuter Benefit Plan and Transit Subsidy- Still Available!

DON’T MISS OUT! SAVE MONEY NOW! LA COUNTY COMMUTER BENEFIT PLAN The County provides a transportation benefit through WageWorks, Inc. called the Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) which allows employees to save money by using pre-tax dollars to pay for these commuting expenses: bus/rail passes, transit vouchers, Metrolink passes, Transit Access … Read More


“This social worker worked like a hero to protect Noah.”

By now, most everyone has heard about the death of Noah Cuatro, a four-year-old Palmdale boy who passed away over the Fourth of July weekend under circumstances that authorities are calling suspicious. An investigation into Noah’s death is still underway. But, already, some are trying to scapegoat LA County DCFS … Read More