After voting on Thursday, August 21, by 96%, City of Richmond members of SEIU Local 1021 have voted to authorize the Bargaining Team to call a strike, if necessary. Our next action will be at City Council on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 3:15 p.m.  We are asking all SEIU employees to show up to the City Council, so be sure to wear your purple shirts that day!

Rally at City Council
Tuesday, August 26
3:15 p.m.

WEAR YOUR PURPLE!

Chapter President Kevin Tisdell said, “We are here voting today because the City of Richmond’s negotiations team has left us no choice. For months, we have shown up to the table ready to bargain in good faith. We’ve been clear about what we need: fair wages, safe working conditions, and staffing levels that allow us to perform our jobs without being stretched to the breaking point. But what have we gotten back? Delays, disrespect, and a hiring system that leaves us short-staffed. As the work and complaints pile up, the community suffers!

This 96% YES vote sends a clear, united message to the City Administration: We will no longer accept being overworked, underpaid, and disrespected!”