Court Reorganization? SEIU 721 Is on the Case.
Are you hearing rumors about a plan by management to reorganize LA County courts? Don’t worry, SEIU 721 and AFSCME are on the case.
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Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Rent
Are you or a union member that you know struggling to make rent this month? There may be some help out there.
LA/OC Cities Stewards Council Update – January 2014
I attended the Jan. 15 LA/OC Cities and Districts Stewards’ and Leaders’ Council meeting at SEIU Local 721. As an LA City member from MOU 8, which joined SEIU 721 a few years ago, I am always seeking opportunities to learn more about my job as a steward.
Save the Date: The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is around the corner
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival runs from Feb. 14 – 23 at the Indio fairgrounds. This is the first year SEIU 721 is helping to sponsor this annual event and we will have an SEIU 721 member booth inside the fairgrounds on Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 15 – 16 and Feb. 22 – 23 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Riverside Community Health Fair Set for Feb. 22
The 3rd Annual LULAC Community Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave., Riverside.
This is the second year SEIU 721 has helped sponsored this great community event, which helps those in need get free medical, dental, and vision care. Volunteers are needed to help with many different duties, such as patient check-ins.
What Are Your Ideas to Lift Up LA?
It’s time to fill out the LA City 2014 Contract Campaign Bargaining Survey. It only takes 15 minutes and it’s time very well spent.
SEIU 721 Members Support Philippines Relief
Late last year, the SEIU 721 Executive Board authorized a $2,500 donation to Haiyan Relief Funds on behalf of the union’s membership. The money went into a fund collected from SEIU Locals across the country. It will be dispersed to the organizations listed on this page.
Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is One Week Away
The deadline to apply for a Union Plus scholarship is quickly approaching. There are nine days left for members and their families to submit their applications for a Union Plus scholarship, ranging from $500 to $4,000.
Get Ready to Vote!
Shout it loud and proud: LA County members have a tentative agreement to vote on.The new LA County contract will bring raises, increase benefits and lift up the residents of LA County.
Keeping the Dream Alive
SEIU Local 721 members marched alongside elected officials, local residents, community leaders and high school marching bands in MLK Parades in Los Angeles and Oxnard.