“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


SEIU 721 to Honor ‘Champions for Our Children’

March is Social Work Month. In this spirit, SEIU 721 is proud to recognize the work of our members and our allies in the social work field by hosting our annual “Champions for Our Children” gathering. It will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 A.M. to Noon … Read More


DCFS Pasadena contract update – get the latest news!

It’s a new year and we’re working under a new contract. What does that mean for us? Are there any updates or developments? What are the goals for this year – for us as social workers, for us as Pasadena worksite employees and for SEIU 721 as a whole? FIND OUT! … Read More


Union Power Is Instrumental in Clearing DCFS Backlog of 2,500 RFAs

SEIU 721 is proud to report incredible progress on a major issue affecting L.A. County social workers: Resource Family Approvals. It’s no secret that the RFA backlog was up to 2,500 cases. Indeed, the backlog was a huge sticking point during our last round of contract bargaining. Every single one … Read More


Social Workers Dig Deep to Find Child Placement Solutions

Every year in Los Angeles County thousands of children are left in a lurch, waiting to be placed with a loving family. Sometimes social workers get 20, 30, or 40 rejections before they can place a child. We are in a placement crisis. The SEIU 721 Placement Forum on March 25th brought social workers together from across Southern California to tackle this immense problem.




L.A. County Social Workers Hold Solidarity Actions

L.A. COUNTY SOCIAL WORKERS HOLD SOLIDARITY ACTIONS AGAINST INDIVIDUAL SCAPEGOATING; URGE DCFS DIRECTOR PHILLIP BROWNING TO FIX THE REAL CRISIS AND CUT DOWN DANGEROUS HIGH CHILDREN TO SOCIAL WORKER RATIOS NOW


6th Annual L.A. County Social Workers’ Month Celebration

Join your fellow Bargaining Unit 711, 723, and 777 members, and the members of our families, for our sixth annual celebration of March as National Social Workers’ Month.
Saturday, March 19
9 AM – 12 noon
SEIU 721 Auditorium
1545 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., CA 90017