SEIU 721

SEIU’s Verrett: SEIU is ALL IN for Kamala Harris, a leader who will fight for workers and beat Donald Trump Statement from SEIU International President April Verrett on SEIU’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President.

Today marks a powerful moment as hundreds of SEIU 721 LA County members gather at JW Marriott at LA Live to kick off our 2025 LA County contract bargaining campaign!

Together, we stand strong for the 55,000 SEIU 721 LA County workers who are the heart and soul of LA County! ✊🏾✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼

🎆 Happy July 4th! As we enjoy today's festivities, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of unity in the face of injustice. Just as people came together to shape our nation's future, unions bring us together to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. Together, we can create a more just and equitable society.

This morning, workers with & community supporters joined SEIU 721 members & to call on LA to pass a ordinance with:

Paid time off

Fair scheduling

Mandatory Know Your Rights Training

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SEIU 721 is representing at SFV Pride! We’re proud to sponsor this great event and stand up for the rights of ALL workers. 🏳️‍🌈

Workers are banding together against corporate greed and rising inequality. There's strength in numbers, and together, we're making our voices heard!

When we fight, we win! ✊🏼✊🏿✊🏾✊🏻✊🏽

NEVHC IS UNION STRONG!

Last night was our first in-person general membership meeting at Northeast Valley Health Corporation since the pandemic and members there are fired up! SEIU 721 President David Green updated everyone about the latest exciting developments at our union including crossing the 100,000 member mark and playing a huge role in securing big wins in our latest state budget. Union membership is growing across the country as workers are making their voices heard and flexing their collective power.

Our next NEVHC contract doesn't expire until next summer but we know how important it is to start early and members are already gearing up to win our best agreement yet! Stay tuned for more at NEVHC!

🌟 A big shoutout to our incredible SEIU 721 Retiree Committee! 🌟

Thanks to their dedication and hard work, we collected 50 large donation bags for the Union Rescue Mission! 🎉

Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive future for everyone.

You know unions are essential when four– yes, FOUR– 'Dear Abby' letters this week are from workers seeking advice on their rights and protections. We need unions for ALL!

🎉 The new is a victory for healthcare workers and families!

Together, we fought for a FAIR California budget, including a $25 minimum wage for healthcare heroes and protections for children, families, immigrants, and workers.

We still have a lot of work to do, but thanks to our members' hard work and the support of CA leaders, we're on our way to a more equitable future!

HAPPENING NOW! The SEIU 721 African American Caucus' 2024 Juneteenth Celebration is officially underway at The Proud Bird! Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and it commemorates the start of actual emancipation for Black Americans. The AAC is proud to continue the legacy of our beloved President Linda Dent by hosting its first in-person Juneteenth celebration since the start of the pandemic. Stay tuned for more pictures from this year's event!

Workers across the nation are standing up for their rights and joining unions at record high rates! 🎉 And nowhere is that more prevalent than at SEIU 721, where we've successfully helped workers at three Southern California universities win unions in the past month. When we fight we win!

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we honor the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans by recommitting ourselves to the ongoing fight for justice and equality.

Today and every day, we vow to challenge systemic oppression and stand together in the intersectional struggle for social justice and workers’ rights!

Breaking: Non-tenure track faculty in the University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences Vote YES to join SEIU Local 721!

Happy Father’s Day! On this special day, we celebrate the amazing SEIU 721 fathers and father figures who work tirelessly at home and in the workplace. Your unwavering dedication and hard work help our communities thrive!

Pride Month is underway and SEIU 721 is proud to celebrate it!

Our union is proud to fight every day for the rights of all workers – and that includes human rights and dignity for all, including the LGBTQ+ community.

SEIU 721 Honors Pride Month with Firm Commitment to Support Our LGBTQ+ Siblings - SEIU Local 721 Pride Month is underway and SEIU 721 is proud to celebrate it. Our union is proud to fight every day for the rights of all workers – and that includes human rights and dignity for all, including the LGBTQ+ community. The good news is that we've made great strides in the fight for LGBTQ+ justice

"The claim that [the number of fast-food jobs] has fallen represents a flagrant misrepresentation of government employment figures."

The fast-food industry claims the California minimum wage law is costing jobs. Its numbers are fake Fast food lobbyists say the higher California minimum wage law led to a loss of nearly 10,000 jobs. The claim is baseless.

Breaking: Occidental College student workers voted overwhelmingly to join SEIU Local 721, according to a tally of votes today by the NLRB!

The victory caps a nearly year-long campaign dubbed Rising Occidental Student Employees (R.O.S.E.). We welcome them to our union family!

The results are in, and we're proud that NTT faculty in three LMU colleges voted YES to join our union!

We welcome them to the SEIU 721 family.

Meet our newest SEIU 721 members.

Non-tenure track (NTT) faculty in three Loyola Marymount University (LMU) colleges won their NLRB election by a landslide!

We’re proud to welcome these workers into our union family.

https://www.seiu721.org/2024/06/lmu-ntt-faculty-vote-yes-to-join-our-union.php

Today, nearly 1,000 SEIU members and community allies from across the state are gathering at the Capitol to fight for a .

We've tirelessly fought to protect children, support families, value workers, and promote public health. California can balance the without compromising these crucial advancements.

Protecting our workforce is protecting our future!

Today, we mourn the loss of Reverend James Lawson Jr., a transformative figure in the labor and civil rights movements.

Reverend Lawson's legacy is monumental, his commitment to justice unwavering. His profound impact on labor organizing, including his pivotal role in the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike, will forever be remembered. Reverend Lawson's lifelong dedication to fighting for equality and workers' rights has left an indelible mark on our nation.

Rest in power, Reverend Lawson. Your fight lives on in all of us.

Feeling empowered after our 2024 DPSS Spring Summit today! ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏻

Thank you to our dedicated DPSS workers for joining us and to our inspiring speakers for energizing us in the fight for respect. Together, we will continue to ignite change!

We’re springing into our power! 🌟

DPSS workers from across LA County are uniting for the SEIU 721 DPSS Spring Summit today to connect with fellow workers, expand knowledge, and strengthen our collective voice!

Great turnout today at the LA County Recreation Training Academy Event at Loma Alta Park! 🎉

Over 200 of our dedicated members joined the training event, where we were joined by County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Norma Edith Garcia, and heard from our SEIU 721 President, David Green. We ensured everyone started the day right with a nourishing breakfast before getting down to business.

Thanks to our amazing members who joined together to learn, connect and grow.

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

As we celebrate the vibrant history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, let's remember that the fight for equality spans across all aspects of life, including the workplace. LGBTQ+ rights are workers' rights, and together, we can build a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, both on the job and beyond. Let's stand united for inclusivity, equality, and justice for all. 🏳️‍🌈

SANTA ANA STRONG! SEIU 721 President David Green met with workers in Santa Ana along with Valerie Amezcua Mayor of Santa Ana, Rep. Lou Correa and Santa Ana City Councilmember Phil Bacerra who joined in thanking members for their hard work and dedication. SEIU 721 members keep our cities running!

🐾📣 Animal care starts with worker justice! Understaffing, high stress, and poor working conditions hinder our dedicated Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) workers' ability to care for animals and protect Southeast communities. That's why we rallied outside SEAACA today to demand the justice and respect animal care workers need and deserve!