LA County workforce tells LACERA: ‘We must secure our retirement’

Members working in various LA County departments turned out in full force at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting to demand greater transparency and accountability throughout the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) – and to demand that their hard-earned retirement dollars be protected. The previous CEO of LACERA – … Read More




Vote for Herman Santos for LACERA Board

Your LACERA election ballot should have arrived at your home in an envelope from the L.A.County Register-Recorder. Open the letter, cast your vote for Herman Santos, and return your ballot right away.


Come to the Healthcare Fair!

We care about your health! Come to the SEIU 721 Healthcare Fair and get free healthcare screenings and have your insurance questions answered. There’s even a special safety driving session for seniors! It’s open to the public so bring your friends and family.


Vote For David Green for LACERA Board

David Green has been an L.A. County Children’s Social Worker for more than 13 years. He needs your vote for his reelection to the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) Board of Investments.



Can A Woman Retire in a Man’s World?

As we spend the month of March celebrating the historic achievements of women, it is important to pay attention to the economic challenges women face, including the myriad obstacles to retirement security. The dream of retiring with security is out of reach for most women.


What’s a Fugazi?

Listening to this little kid say those words, we took a moment to marinade on how messed up our retirement system is. Just watch the clip below, you will see what I mean.


Don’t Retire in California! What?!

In a state as beautiful, innovative and sunny as California, you would think everyone would want to retire here. Unfortunately most California’s will not have the means to retire, according to a report by The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).