LA County members of our union are familiar with LACERA, the agency which manages our retirement dollars to ensure we make sound investments and get solid returns. Two years ago, the LACERA Board of Investment began seating the board Chair based on seniority – and this year, SEIU 721 President … Read More
When it comes to unions in the US today, Paul Kim is optimistic: “We can only go up from here.” An Eligibility Worker II at the LA County Department of Public Social Services’ South Family District Office 31, Kim is from a new generation of Union Stewards at SEIU 721 … Read More
Last week was a big success for us at the LA Superior Court AND for Court Reporters throughout California. Our rally outside the LA Superior Court building created a big buzz at the Civic Center. We got big headlines on Ch. 7 Eyewitness News, on Univisión 34 and in LAist, … Read More
Court Reporters from the LA Superior Court joined legislative and labor allies for a press conference directly outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown LA yesterday afternoon, determined to prevent litigants from having to pay for their own Court Reporter services in Family Court and Probate Court, as well as … Read More
The big raise that’s coming to us in LA County in about two weeks is not something that was just given to us. We fought hard for our raise, together, as a union. It wasn’t something that the CEO, management or the boss felt enthusiastic about or felt obligated to … Read More
QUESTION #1 When exactly will we receive our raise? ANSWER #1 We will see the raise on our paychecks, in our bank accounts and in the eCAPS system on Fri., Oct. 28. The reason? Our paycheck of October 30 is for the pay period of October 1 through October 15. … Read More
Every three years, our union elects four new Regional Councils representing Los Angeles County, LA/OC Cities, Tri-Counties and the Inland Area. The SEIU 721 Regional Council is an important group within our union, ensuring that members from all areas have a strong voice when critical decisions about SEIU 721’s vision … Read More
Friendly reminder: The raise that our union bargained hard for takes effect on Oct. 30! We will see a pay bump at the end of the month. Officially, our pay increase begins accruing on Oct. 1. That technicality is important not just for salary purposes but for our benefits and … Read More
Ventura Superior Court frontline workers turned out in droves for the Justice Jamboree on Wed., Sept. 21. It was a lively event organized entirely by Courts members themselves and included a fun meet & greet with SEIU 721 President David Green. Attendees received swag bags filled with union goodies – … Read More
Out of respect for the victims of the current escalation of hostilities taking place in Nagorno-Karabakh, we have decided to cancel this year’s Armenian Independence Day celebration. We are in a spirit of mourning for the hundreds of lives lost. The situation is still very serious and we are extremely … Read More