News - SEIU Local 721

Claim your Sheriff Weekend Bonus Back Pay!

January 14, 2019

In case you missed it, this past December we received the GREAT NEWS that LASD settled our grievance and will pay out weekend bonus back pay owed from the period of 4/30/14 to 4/30/17 to EVERY WORKER THAT IS ENTITLED Read More...

TCRC Members Unanimously Vote Yes to Approve Tentative Agreement and Lock In 8% Raises

January 14, 2019

Our solidarity delivered a robust contract that we can all be proud of, and puts the TCRC back on track to ensure quality services for our communities, and the residents we serve. This package guarantees 8% raises over the term of the contract, as well as significant improvements in bilingual Read More...

Three Ways 721 Members Can Support LAUSD Teachers & Students

January 11, 2019

Next Monday, January 14, tens of thousands of LAUSD teachers and support staff in United Teachers Los Angeles are going on strike to fight for public education! Our brothers and sisters in UTLA are hitting the Read More...

Join SEIU 721 in the 2019 Kingdom Day Parade!

January 10, 2019

Bring your family and friends and come be a part of SEIU 721's Legacy Keepers! The SEIU 721 African-American Caucus invites you to participate in the 34th Annual Kingdom Day Parade as we continue to celebrate and Read More...

Casitas Members Vote Yes to Approve Tentative Agreement and Lock In 10% Raises

January 7, 2019

Casitas Municipal Water District Our solidarity delivered a landmark contract that we can all be proud of, and puts the District back on track to ensure quality services for our communities, and the residents we serve. This package guarantees 10% raises over the life of the Read More...

Los Angeles County University Writing and Math Programs – Relaunched!

December 31, 2018

The Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with SEIU Local 721 and Los Angeles Valley College, is very pleased to announce the relaunch of the Los Angeles County University (LACU) Writing and Math Programs in January 2019. These well-established developmental Read More...

TCRC SEIU 721 Bargaining Team delivers on a strong tentative agreement!

December 28, 2018

We did it! Our bargaining team reached a Tentative Agreement on a strong three year contract that strengthens key Tri-Counties Regional Center services our communities depend on. It is only Read More...

SEIU 721 Leads “Faith Caravan” to Deliver Humanitarian Aid

December 24, 2018

More than 150 union members and faith and community leaders gathered in the early morning hours at SEIU 721 headquarters over the weekend and embarked on a Humanitarian Aid trip to Tijuana, Mexico. SEIU Local 721 took the lead in arranging the “Faith Caravan” as social workers, registered Read More...

Workers Across Riverside County Rise Up & Picket

December 20, 2018

On Thursday, the same day that Riverside County’s insulting contract imposition took effect, union strong Riverside County public servants hit the streets at dozens of worksites across the county, Read More...

We Won our Weekend Bonus Back Pay Grievance with LA County Sheriff’s!

December 20, 2018

When pay discrepancies with our weekend bonus pay came up — we rose up to get what's ours! Hundreds of you within the LA Sheriff's Department (LASD) facilities took action in support of the Read More...