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Union power at the ballot box: SEIU 1021 celebrates Mike Silva’s victory in Solano County
SEIU 1021 congratulates Mike Silva on his victory in Solano County’s 4th Supervisorial District race. Silva defeated Vacaville Mayor John Carli in the November 3 election, securing 55.4% of the vote in a significant win for organized labor and working families.
SEIU 1021 rejoices in Jane Kim’s win as California’s new Insurance Commissioner
Jane Kim has been elected to serve as California’s next Insurance Commissioner. The former San Francisco Supervisor and labor ally promises to slash rising premium rates and put people ahead of insurance company profits.
Over the last four years, Jane Kim served as the California Director for the Working Families Party and turned to SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford for guidance ahead of the election. On Friday, Nov. 6 President Rutherford joined a gathering at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco to congratulate Kim on the win.
“Hold their feet to fire”: Community gathers for election celebration at SF Civic Center, promises to hold elected leaders accountable
A blue wave has washed over the U.S. despite aggressive intimidation tactics used to stifle voters, particularly people of color. Hundreds of supporters and a coalition led by Bay Resistance and SEIU 1021 gathered in San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 7 to celebrate with song and dance. It was a time to rejoice but also remind incoming lawmakers that the work has just begun. They must deliver on their campaign promises and focus on priorities voters made clear, including protecting our immigrant communities from violent kidnappings.
Valley Mountain Regional Center ratifies contract reopener with extension
The Valley Mountain Regional Medical Center (VMRC) in San Joaquin County is celebrating a victory! They won a new contract reopener with 5.5% pay raises over two years, plus increases to their health care coverage contributions. This protection and benefits come just as members brace to face H.R.1federal funding cuts.
San Joaquin Housing Authority wins 3-year contract, no takeaways
SEIU 1021 members at Housing Authority of San Joaquin voted to ratify their new three-year contract. After months of negotiations, the bargaining team was able to secure higher cost-of-living (COLA) increases each year, as well as an increase in healthcare contributions by the employer, and NO takeaways!
A time to celebrate and activate: A statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford on the 2026 midterm election results
From SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford:
As the results of the 2026 midterm elections continue to roll in, we are witnessing a reckoning. This is a historic moment, one we must savor and celebrate, and we must not take it for granted.
While not all the elections are called yet, one thing is clear—the American people have taken a stand against hatred, bigotry, and the divisive narrative that sought to weaponize our diversity; instead, we have chosen to be stronger together.
SEIU 1021 Convention 2027: Save the Date—20 Years of Building Worker Power!
Save the Date: 20 Years of Building Worker Power!
Mark your calendars! SEIU 1021’s 2027 convention is coming to Sacramento August 21–22, bringing members together to celebrate “20 Years of Building Worker Power!”
Together, we’ll commemorate two decades of organizing and winning—and help shape the next chapter of our union.
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for Immigrants
Get info, download materials, find trainings & ways to take action here
With the Trump administration escalating threats against immigrants—from increased ICE raids to an attempt, for now blocked indefinitely by a federal judge, to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented mothers and those on temporary tourist, student, or work visas (unless the father is a citizen or legal permanent resident)—immigrant communities are understandably worried.
The 2024 SEIU Local 1021 Convention was a weekend of unity, inspiration, and action
Over 600 member leaders and staff attended the SEIU 1021 Convention– the most people ever in attendance.
Held Saturday, Sept. 28 & Sunday, Sept. 29
Hundreds pledge to Get- Out-The Vote Locally.
The triennial SEIU Local 1021 Convention, held Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, was a dynamic celebration of solidarity and collective action. It marked a pivotal moment for hundreds of enthusiastic members.
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SEIU 1021 Convention 2027: Save the Date—20 Years of Building Worker Power!
Save the Date: 20 Years of Building Worker Power!
Mark your calendars! SEIU 1021’s 2027 convention is coming to Sacramento August 21–22, bringing members together to celebrate “20 Years of Building Worker Power!”
Together, we’ll commemorate two decades of organizing and winning—and help shape the next chapter of our union.
California gig drivers win union, establish largest union of rideshare drivers in the world
In a historic milestone, the Public Employee Relations Board verifies that California Gig Workers Union has drivers’ support to represent Uber and Lyft Gig rideshare drivers across California
On Friday, August 7, gig drivers in California won their union, establishing the largest union of gig rideshare drivers in the world. The California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the state agency overseeing gig drivers newly-won collective bargaining rights, informed the California Gig Workers Union (CGWU) that the organization had reached the threshold to represent gig drivers across the state.
SEIU 1021 members at Bay Area Discovery Museum overwhelmingly pass strike authorization vote
The proud employees who keep Bay Area Discovery Museum running passed a strike authorization vote by 92% last Wednesday, July 15. The vote included workers from Museum Experience, School and Community Programs, Facilities, Exhibits, Membership and Visitor Services, Research and Evaluation, and Development. The move now authorizes their union negotiating committee to call for a strike, if they determine it is necessary.
Take action to STOP LAYOFFS & cuts to public services in San Francisco!
Our rally Wednesday, June 4, was POWERFUL. Over 2,000 City union
members and community members showed up at City Hall at noon to
protest Mayor Lurie’s budget, which would lay off over 100 union
members and eliminate well over 1,000 vacant positions.
We need every single one of those positions to provide
the services San Francisco residents depend on.
2025 SEIU 1021 Executive Board Election Results
We have concluded the ballot count for the SEIU 1021 Executive
Board election. You can find the results of the election
here:
SEIU 1021 2025 Official Election Results
SEIU 1021 Election Results Ballots Cast
Please see the current list of offices and certified candidates
for SEIU 1021’s 2025 local-wide election:
List of Offices and Certified Candidates 2025 (as of December 20, 2024)
Please note the following documents:
Official Clarification #1: PO Box (10-17-24)
Official Clarification #2: SCU (10-30-24)
Official Clarification #3: Candidate Forums (12-20-24)
Official Clarification #4: Winner By Acclamation Races (12-20-24)
Official Clarifications #'s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 (1-14-25)
Official Clarification #14: Ballot Count Summary Access for 2016 and 2019 (1-22-25)
For the list of E-Board Candidate Forum emails, please see below:
- 2025 Nomination Petition
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - English
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Chinese
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Tagalog
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Vietnamese
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Español
- 2025 E-Board Candidate Forum Emails (12-20-24)
- Candidate Forum (1-5-25)
- Candidate Forum (1-14-25)
- Candidate Forum (1-19-25)
- Candidate Forum (2-4-25)
- Candidate Forum (2-6-25)
- Read more
New contracts for over 16,000 City & County of San Francisco workers ratified, eliminating risk of strike
Members of SEIU 1021 working for the City & County in dozens of classifications, including registered nurses and SFMTA parking control officers, voted by large supermajorities to ratify tentative agreements reached over the past two months
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2024**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
The threat of a widespread San Francisco city worker strike is officially over: Large supermajorities of members of SEIU 1021, the union representing over 16,000 city workers, have voted to ratify agreements reached with the City and County across three collective bargaining units.
