With contract bargaining around the corner, hundreds of SEIU 721 members from the L.A. County workforce showed incredible union pride and solidarity by holding powerful Unity Breaks at worksites in all five supervisorial districts. Check out the slideshow below to see pictures! There’s a lot at stake during this next … Read More
With the local economy in full recovery mode, the Fix L.A. Coalition demanded during official testimony before the L.A. City Council that City Hall restore 5,000 municipal jobs lost during the Great Recession. “Our infrastructure is of great neglect,” said Bob Schoonover, President of SEIU Local 721, which boasts approximately … Read More
Solidarity remained strong throughout the “Not On Our Watch!” Union Leader Summit on Saturday as SEIU 721 members from across Southern California gathered at the Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Downtown LA to arm themselves with the organizing skills needed to win in the new Right-to-Work era. “Unions … Read More
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “State of the City” address was challenged today by community groups within the Fix L.A. Coalition, whose members demanded an immediate fix to broken streets and broken promises during their own People’s State of the City. “The real state of the union — here, look at the … Read More
SEIU 721 members from LA County showed up in big numbers at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting to send a clear message: Don’t shortchange working families! It was a strong opening salvo in LA County’s fight for a strong contract that champions the key public services our communities rely on, … Read More
LA City members: By now you should have received a LACERS ballot in your mailbox at home. Ballots are due Tuesday, April 10th! Our pensions and retirement security are at stake in this important election. So make sure to mark Elizabeth “Liz” Lee on your ballot. AND MAIL YOUR BALLOT … Read More
Today is the day! LA County bargaining team ballots have been counted and the results are in. Many thanks to everyone who threw their hat in the ring and ran for a position on a bargaining team. It takes courage to run — and a deep commitment to our union. … Read More
If you need a ride to our rally on Tuesday, April 10 … you’re in luck! We’ve arranged for free bus transportation to the L.A. County Hall of Administration, where we’ll make our demand to the Board of Supervisors: “Don’t Shortchange Working Families!” Here are the bus pick up times … Read More
All of our LA County Bargaining Units will elect Bargaining Teams to represent them during upcoming contract negotiations for 2018. All Bargaining Team candidates must submit a statement on why they’re running and what they would prioritize . Remember: A stronger contract means a better quality of life not just … Read More
Rep. Steve Knight continues to put special interests ahead of his own constituents in Congressional District 25. It’s time for Steve Knight to leave the House – and for us to #FlipThe25th! That’s exactly what we plan to do at our CD 25 District-Wide Kick-Off Rally and Precinct Walk this … Read More