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We did it! SB 525 victory recap video
A monumental win for California healthcare workers!
Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed SB 525 into law on October 13, marking a monumental win for healthcare workers nationwide. This victory is a testament to the power of collective action and dedicated advocacy.
Education members from across the Bay Area come together to celebrate, build solidarity
On Friday, October 20, over 100 SEIU 1021 members working in schools and community colleges from across the Bay Area gathered for an evening of fun, free food and drinks, and great conversation with fellow union members.
With SEIU swag, multiple raffle prizes, and an assortment of games to choose from, workers got to let loose while enjoying Smashburgers and Hawaiian shaved ice and dancing the night away to a DJ.
Senator Laphonza Butler visits SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco office
She held a meet-and-greet with members of SEIU 1021 and other unions and shared her story and vision
Members of SEIU 1021 and other unions were thrilled to get a surprise opportunity to meet the new U.S. Senator from California, Laphonza Butler, last Wednesday, October 11. The former president of SEIU 2015 who was appointed to the seat left empty by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s passing came by the SEIU 1021 office in San Francisco for a meet-and-greet with labor leaders and activists.
Victory for healthcare workers! Gov. Newsom signs SB 525
The legislation will raises the minimum wage for CA healthcare workers to $25/hour
After weeks of advocates pushing him to sign SB 525, Governor Gavin Newsom finally put his signature on one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for healthcare workers in the nation last Friday, October 13.
Solano Courts workers & allies show strength & solidarity at lunchtime rally
Last Thursday, October 12, SEIU 1021 members working for the Solano County Superior Court held a lunchtime rally in a powerful display of unity. Their call for action? For management to address the critical issue of understaffing that is severely affecting their ability to serve the community effectively.
Union Starbucks workers in Berkeley strike for fair staffing and safe working conditions
On Friday, October 13, workers at the 2224 Shattuck Starbucks store in Berkeley went on strike to demand that Starbucks management:
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Return to previous dress code enforcement, as directed by national labor law
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Ensure functioning lights in the storage room
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Establish the standard that if any part of the store reaches 77 degrees, partners can close the store for safety and will be paid in full for their scheduled shifts
First-ever SEIU 1021 Latino Heritage Celebration is a rousing success
Hundreds of SEIU 1021 members and their guests flooded Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland last Friday, October 6, for SEIU 1021’s first-ever Latino Heritage Celebration in honor of Latino Heritage Month. Organized by the newly formed SEIU 1021 Latino Caucus, it was a memorable evening of culture, food, music, performances, dancing, solidarity, and fun.
Urgent action required: Urge Governor Newsom to sign SB 525 today!
Healthcare workers need your immediate help: getting Governor Newsom to sign SB 525. This bill holds the potential to bring significant improvements to the lives of California’s workers, including many of our own members.
SB 525 would set a minimum hourly wage of $25 for healthcare workers, recognizing the dedication of our healthcare heroes and addressing the pressing need for equitable wages as living costs continue to rise and the healthcare field continues to suffer from short staffing.
Good jobs, clean air, and statewide solidarity are on the agenda for SEIU’s Climate Conference
“We are facing an existential crisis, and that’s why we need to meet now, not in the future! I’m very excited to meet other SEIU members from all over California on November 4.” says Eddie Isaacs, a classified bargaining unit representative for consumer and environmental protection and chair of the SEIU Local 1000 Environmental Committee. He’s just one of the people who will be attending the SEIU Climate Conference on Saturday, November 4, and he hopes to see you there.
Yuba City Starbucks file for union election
Thursday, October 5, Starbucks workers at the Highway 20 and Tharp store in Yuba City, California, filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize.
SEIU 1021 members at SFUSD vote by 99.5% to authorize strike
On Saturday, Sept. 30, and Tuesday, October 3, SEIU 1021 members working for San Francisco Unified School District voted to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike. A resounding 99.5% voted yes.
City of Berkeley members build unity and win for newer members
SEIU 1021 members in the City of Berkeley’s Clerical and Maintenance chapter have negotiated an important win for newer members in their last contract: Their contributions to California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) were to be reduced from 8% to 0% between 2022 and 2026. Longer-term employees did not have this deduction coming from their checks.
Honoring the legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein & welcoming incoming Sen. Laphonza Butler
Statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford
September 29, 2023, marked the end of an era with the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. A trailblazer for women, she was the first woman president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the first woman mayor of San Francisco before becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from California. As a U.S. Senator, she was the first woman member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman to chair the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and the first woman to chair the Senate Intelligence Committee.
SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco Unified Schools move closer to a strike as district violates labor law, fails to meet basic demands
Saturday morning found about 200 members gathered for strike school, the strike vote kickoff, and solidarity
On Saturday, September 30, about 200 SEIU 1021 members from San Francisco Unified School District showed up to cast their votes to authorize a potential strike as the district continues to fall short in negotiations.
Union members wore purple in solidarity, chanted, voted, participated in an informative strike school to better understand their rights as workers, asked questions, and enjoyed lunch together.
SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco Unified School District tell the district’s bargaining team they are ready to strike
Nearly 50 SEIU 1021 San Francisco Unified School District chapter members showed up to an afternoon bargaining session on Wednesday, September 20, to share with the district their stories of how four years without a raise as the cost of living skyrockets has impacted them.
SEIU 1021 members at Asian Health Services win historic contract
SEIU 1021 members working for Asian Health Services (AHS) voted last week to approve a historic new three-year contract after eight months of tense negotiations.
“I am very happy about the COLA that we are getting,” said Apple Lo, a medical clinic technician at Asian Health Services. “The wage increase will solve the problem of retention and staffing issues we have been having for the past three or four years.”
Unwavering Mendocino County workers confront Board of Supervisors over staffing crisis
County has no understanding of its finances
Today, September 26, Mendocino County workers rallied at the Board of Supervisors meeting to confront the Board over the County’s staffing crisis.
The resurgence of labor unions: a closer look at approval ratings and Gen Z’s support
In recent years, labor unions in the United States have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity and support. Two significant developments highlight this trend: the soaring approval ratings for labor unions, reaching their highest point since 1965, and the growing support from Generation Z, the newest generation entering the workforce.
$25 minimum wage for healthcare workers heads to governor’s desk
SB 525, which passed the CA State Legislature on Thursday, is a huge win for clinic workers
Healthcare workers–especially those working at California’s community clinics–scored a huge victory last Thursday, September 14, when the California State Legislature passed SB 525.
Fast-food workers win big on final day of legislative session
Last Thursday, September 14, was the final day of the legislative calendar for bills to pass the California State Legislature. Assembly Bill 1228 passed, marking a watershed moment for the state’s nearly 500,000 fast-food workers.