25 years ago, the anti-immigrant ballot measure Prop 187 passed in the state of California after a campaign of fear and scare tactics waged by ideologues eager to demonize immigrants. Little did these peddlers of hate know, but Prop 187 would ignite a new generation of progressive activist leaders who … Read More
If you’re an LA County employee who does not work for a Special District, by now, your paycheck should reflect the 2.5% raise that went into effect on Oct. 1, 2019! It’s all part of the 10.75% salary increase we negotiated for our current, three-year contract. * Note: These January … Read More
The ballots have been counted and the 2019 Regional Council election results are in! Here is a list of all the winners in Bargaining Units that held elections: City of Santa Ana – SAF Monica Suter Ventura County – PRF Rebecca Albarran LA County BU 711 – … Read More
Thanks to Union Power, Physical Exams and Chest X-Rays Approved after Management Initially Denies Them In November of 2018, a fire broke out at the Calabasas Landfill. Workers from BU 500 were called to restore the landfill there. Our response was quick; the landfill was up and running in 24 … Read More
Beginning in 2020, there will be a cap of $325/month on taxable cash back. Any surplus County contribution above $325/month will not be available as take home pay. But, you can maximize your benefit dollars, and avoid any loss, by spending the surplus on other Options benefits. WHAT CAN SHE … Read More
If you’re an LA County employee and a member of SEIU 721, a lot has changed when it comes to your health benefits. Read below for the details. 2020 OPTIONS BENEFITS CHANGES Beginning in January 2020 the negotiated County contributions toward the cost of your health care coverage will increase … Read More
SEIU Local 721 Regional Council nominations already have been received and ballots are being sent in the mail at the end of this week. Ballots must be returned by 9 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2019. The vote count will take place that same day beginning promptly at 5 P.M. … Read More
Thanks to non-stop advocacy by SEIU 721 Children’s Social Workers, help is on the way for Antelope Valley CSWs in the form of major pay premiums to retain and attract more qualified CSWs at Antelope Valley DCFS offices, which have been especially hard hit by high turnover and staff shortages. … Read More
Regional Offices throughout LA County’s DCFS network play a pivotal role in keeping the system functioning. So we’re very proud that, today, member leaders at the Regional Office in Pomona held a very productive and informative meeting with Rep. Norma Torres. We gave her a tour of the facility and … Read More
