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SF MTA Service Critical workers reach a no-concessions tentative agreement!
SF MTA Service Critical workers reach a no-concessions tentative agreement!

SF MTA Service Critical Reaches a TA!

Published on May 21st 2012
SEIU Local 1021 SFMTA Service Critical bargaining team and the Department's labor negotiations representatives reached a no concessions, tentative contract agreement on Thursday, May 17!
 
This agreement with the City of San Francisco could not have been reached without the efforts of 1021 members who came out to rallies, made phone calls, distributed flyers, wore stickers, attended meetings and talked to your coworkers about the importance of fighting back against concessions and strengthening our union!
 
Below are the times and locations for vote on the contract. Here is summary of the tentative agreement!
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1021 members and staff start counting the ballots Monday, May 14, at 6 PM
1021 members and staff start counting the ballots Monday, May 14, at 6 PM

Local 1021 members approve contract with City of San Francisco

Published on May 11th 2012

San Francisco city-wide workers have ratified a new two year, no concessions contract with management. Votes were counted Monday with 98 percent of members approving the contract.

“It was amazing to see hundreds of my fellow union members come together in unity to fight back the proposed concessions—and we did it,” said T. George Weeks, a child welfare worker and city-wide bargaining team member.

The tentative agreement, which must be approved by Mayor Ed Lee and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors includes:

  • No wage concessions
  • No concessions on healthcare premiums
  • A three percent raise effective in 2014
  • Temporary workers, following years of unfair treatment, will have priority for permanent jobs.

For more information, visit the San Francisco page at www.sffight.org

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"Take Back City Hall" was one of many successful rallies throughout the 2012 contract campaign,
"Take Back City Hall" was one of many successful rallies throughout the 2012 contract campaign,

SF Citywide 2012 Tentative Agreement (TA)

Published on May 8th 2012

{UPDATE:  ALL CHAPTERS MAY VOTE FRIDAY, MAY 11 AND MONDAY, MAY 14 FROM 8-5 AT THE SF UNION HALL, 350 RHODE ISLAND, SF. Vote Counting will start Monday at 5:30 PM. Members are welcome to join the count!}

Dear SEIU 1021 SF Citywide Members,

Our contract fight had two main goals that were spoken loudly from all meetings & member surveys-- NO economic concessions and NO increases in health care costs to our families.

Because of strong member support at actions & rallies, we got power at the bargaining table and we reached a tentative agreement.

Member informational meetings and voting are happening now. Get informed and bring your questions to an informational meeting near you.

We, your elected Bargaining Team recommend a 'YES' vote on the tentative agreement!

Thank you for all your support out in the streets of San Francisco.

In Unity,

SEIU 1021 SF CItywide Bargaining Team

CLICK: TA SUMMARY

CLICK: TIMES AND LOCATIONS TO VOTE

CLICK: FULL LISTING OF TAs

CLICK: PRESS CLIPS

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More than 450 members took over City Hall on Monday, April 30, also the first day of mediation.
More than 450 members took over City Hall on Monday, April 30, also the first day of mediation.

One Union, One Fight: Under The Dome. Mediation Starts Now!

Published on May 2nd 2012

April 30th was no ordinary Monday. Hundreds of 1021 members and their allies marched, chanting through the corridors of City Hall, carrying a message that won’t soon be forgotten.
It was more than just a letter for Mayor Ed Lee: It was the sound of the people taking back City Hall.
 

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Workers pose as CEO's at the Montgomery BART station. The San Francisco Chronicle publishes a similar photo along with a story about worker concessions and business tax loopholes that should be closed
Workers pose as CEO's at the Montgomery BART station. The San Francisco Chronicle publishes a similar photo along with a story about worker concessions and business tax loopholes that should be closed

SF Chronicle: "Key Calls for SF Mayor: Worker Pay, Business Taxes"

Published on May 1st 2012

The Chronicle publishes a front-page story Monday, April 30, about ongoing concessions to SEIU 1021 members, and how we are calling on the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to reform an unfair business tax system, that has allowed huge corporations to get away without paying their fair share for more than a decade. Read it all here!

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Supervisor David Campos speaks out in support of 1021 members outside of his office. He said he understands the need for a living wage and affordable health care. He is the son of a janitor and says he understands our hardship through years of concessions.
Supervisor David Campos speaks out in support of 1021 members outside of his office. He said he understands the need for a living wage and affordable health care. He is the son of a janitor and says he understands our hardship through years of concessions.

Our Message for a Fair Contract Carried by Hundreds Through City Hall

Published on May 1st 2012

 In a Wisconsin-style takeover of SF City Hall Monday, more than 450 city workers chanted, carried banners and marched to the offices of elected officials, calling on a fair contract. Several Supervisors stepped out of their offices and spoke in support of 1021 members. The event culminated by hundreds of workers delivering a letter to Mayor Ed Lee’s office. Here is an initial roundup of media and press clips.

KTVU

ABC

CBS

San Francisco Bay Guardian

The SF Examiner

SFist.com

More than 1,500 workers marched from City Hall to Bank of America to oppose tax cuts for the wealthiest companies in San Francisco
More than 1,500 workers marched from City Hall to Bank of America to oppose tax cuts for the wealthiest companies in San Francisco

Bargaining Update # 8: 1,500 March for a Fair Contract: April 30 We Take Back City Hall!

Published on April 24th 2012

The streets of San Francisco were awash in purple last Wednesday as more than 1,500 members from all of our industry groups took part in a day of action at the Civic Center to send a message that SEIU Local 1021 is one union, with one fight!

“The crowd was electric. We need to carry that momentum into April 30th,” said Jamila Din, Bargaining Team member and Laguna Honda Hospital worker.


City-wide workers joined San Francisco nurses and members from our Nonprofit, MTA and Superior Court industries in four separate but related actions that drew major press coverage and thousands of supporters to City Hall, including a public hearing highlighting the City’s abuse of as-needed/temp workers.


In one of the largest rallies in our local’s history, the closing act included arrests in front of Bank of America for taking a stand against the greed of mega-banks and corporations and against City Hall for letting them get away with it.


Next up we will return to City Hall on April 30 at 4 PM.

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23 SEIU members were arrested in front of Bank of America on Wednesday.
23 SEIU members were arrested in front of Bank of America on Wednesday.

23 People Arrested During SF Protest in Front of Bank of America

Published on April 19th 2012

Check out our coverage in the following news outlets:

More news to come. Check back for more news clips soon.

Click on "read more' to get the complete story.

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David Chiu, President of the Board of Supervisors, "Walks a Day in Our Shoes" with Robert Rosales, custodian at City Hall. Several other supervisors and elected officials have signed up for the "walk a day" program
David Chiu, President of the Board of Supervisors, "Walks a Day in Our Shoes" with Robert Rosales, custodian at City Hall. Several other supervisors and elected officials have signed up for the "walk a day" program

David Chiu, President of SF Board of Supervisors, 'Walks A Day In Our Shoes'

Published on April 19th 2012

David Chiu writes an editorial in the San Francisco Bay Guardian after walking a day in the shoes of City Hall custodian and union leader Robert Rosales.

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CEO look-alikes Karen Joubert and Jamila Din, 1021 members at Lagnua Honda Hospital, dress the part for the early-morning street theater on April 5
CEO look-alikes Karen Joubert and Jamila Din, 1021 members at Lagnua Honda Hospital, dress the part for the early-morning street theater on April 5

Bargaining Update #7: "Alarming Wake Up Call"

Published on April 12th 2012

Like stepping out of a dream, sleepy-eyed morning commuters were greeted Thursday by ‘CEOs’ of downtown companies who have been cheating San Francisco residents for the last decade.
Dressed as CEO look-a-likes in suits, top hats and white gloves, enthusiastic 1021 members and staff stood outside Montgomery Street BART Station downtown and handed out ‘Thank You’ cards to hundreds of BART commuters who often smiled at the warm, if unexpected, greeting.

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Join us as SEIU 1021 members from across SF rally in one of the biggest actions of 2012!
Join us as SEIU 1021 members from across SF rally in one of the biggest actions of 2012!

Sign up HERE our April 18 Rally!

Published on April 10th 2012

Sign up HERE for our big April 18 action!

If you are a 1021 member, download your flyer HERE!

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Karen Joubert, a 1021 member at Lagnua Honda Hospital, is happy to see the .95% restored in our paychecks
Karen Joubert, a 1021 member at Lagnua Honda Hospital, is happy to see the .95% restored in our paychecks

Together We Restored What the City Took Away

Published on March 30th 2012

As of April 1, all 1021 members who have contributed part of their own pay so thoughtfully will see the missing .95% restored in their paychecks.

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The SF Examiner published Larry Bradshaw's Editorial on March 19
The SF Examiner published Larry Bradshaw's Editorial on March 19

Larry Bradshaw Editorial Published in SF Examiner

Published on March 28th 2012

As the City looks to SF Labor again for more concessions, SF Vice President Larry Bradshaw writes an editorial that puts these cuts in perspective with the local economy. It was published in the SF Examiner on Monday, March 19.

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Brenda Barros, senior clerk at SFGH, speaks to KTVU at the March 21 rally.
Brenda Barros, senior clerk at SFGH, speaks to KTVU at the March 21 rally.

Bargaining Update #5: "Get Your Hands Out of the Pockets of City Workers"

Published on March 27th 2012

“One Union, One Fight” -- the slogan came alive last week, as hundreds of SEIU 1021 members joined their union brothers and sisters in key actions across the city, from San Francisco General and Laguna Honda hospitals to the de Young Museum.

More than a dozen radio, TV and print media outlets covered our March 15-21 events.

Download Bargaining Update #5 Now!

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SF Bay Guardian, KPFA radio, KTVU-TV, World's Journal and Sing Tao Daily and other media on 3/21 covered hundreds of members who came out to support the Union's fight to say: "It's time to Draw the Line: Downtown Greed or the City We Need?"
SF Bay Guardian, KPFA radio, KTVU-TV, World's Journal and Sing Tao Daily and other media on 3/21 covered hundreds of members who came out to support the Union's fight to say: "It's time to Draw the Line: Downtown Greed or the City We Need?"

700+ People, Politicians Attend Rally at SFGH & LHH

Published on March 22nd 2012

While the City is looking again to cut more services for the sick and elderly, health care workers -- with the support of three SF Supervisors, Assessor Phil Ting and a representative from State Senator Leland Yee's office -- say it’s time instead to fix structural problems with the tax system. Workers said it's time to close tax loopholes that only benefit highly profitable corporations, not the people of San Francisco.

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Valoria Russell-Bensen, a Patient Care Assistant at Laguna Honda Hospital, talks about how cuts have affected patient care. She calls for rich corporations to pay their fair share.
Valoria Russell-Bensen, a Patient Care Assistant at Laguna Honda Hospital, talks about how cuts have affected patient care. She calls for rich corporations to pay their fair share.

Bargaining Update #4: SEIU 1021 Members to SF Corporations: Close Your Tax Loopholes!

Published on March 20th 2012

More than 600 SEIU 1021 members rallied, snarling traffic at the intersection of South Van Ness and Market Street on Thursday, March 15. SEIU Local 1021’s Citywide Bargaining Team joined in the action on break from crafting proposals, during the noon lunch hour. The Team joined their coworkers to protest ongoing service cuts, and to hold the city accountable for making banks and corporations pay their fair share.

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Larry Bradshaw, paramedic and SF Vice President of SEIU 1021, talks to a crowd of about 600 about the need to close outdated and unfair business tax loopholes.
Larry Bradshaw, paramedic and SF Vice President of SEIU 1021, talks to a crowd of about 600 about the need to close outdated and unfair business tax loopholes.

Media Covers 3/15 Rally to Reform Broken Tax Law

Published on March 15th 2012

Highlights from our media coverage:

San Francisco Examiner

KPFA

KQED

KCBS

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Rhodora Lino, an agricultural inspector with DPH, creating signs for the rally on Thursday, March 15
Rhodora Lino, an agricultural inspector with DPH, creating signs for the rally on Thursday, March 15

Our First Big Action is Coming March 15: "Rally to End Concessions"

Published on March 9th 2012

1021 members recognize the city’s financial burden and over the last few years have sacrificed our wages, our benefits and our jobs to help. It’s time to push back against concessions. Join us in our first rally of the contract campaign on Thursday, March 15 from noon to 1 PM.

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Get Connected to the SF Fight!
Get Connected to the SF Fight!

Sign Up for Text and E-mail Updates

Published on March 5th 2012

Sign up NOW to be informed with up-to-date news regarding San Francisco's contract campaign. Also give us your personal e-mail and cell phone numbers!

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March 1: The SF Citywide Bargaining Team meets and votes on common ground rules
March 1: The SF Citywide Bargaining Team meets and votes on common ground rules

Bargaining Update #2: Bargaining Team Negotiates Goundrules, Ready to Bargain

Published on March 5th 2012

The Citywide Bargaining Team met with City negotiators for the second time last week and agreed to a set of common ground rules for contract negotiations.

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