SEIU Local 721
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
SEIU Local 721 is a labor union representing publicly funded employees across six Southern California counties, focusing on defending public services amid budget pressures and contributing to national reform efforts. Its members work in diverse sectors such as health care, social services, libraries, public safety facilities, parks and recreation, and other public operations, with the organization placing emphasis on accountability, efficiency, and improved services for the communities it serves. Based in Los Angeles, California, the union operates a staff of considerable size and engages in political and advocacy activities at local and regional levels to support its members and advance public sector interests. In addition to its organizing and representation work, SEIU Local 721 has activities that connect members through events and member engagement, including community gatherings and family-oriented events. The organization identifies itself as one of the largest unions of publicly funded employees in the nation, underscoring its broad reach across municipal and public institutions in Southern California.