City of Oakland

SEIU 1021
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City of Oakland

SEIU 1021 staff and member leaders are working hard to safeguard your health at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to find employer-specific information, details, and documents to learn more about what’s happening in your worksite during this outbreak.

Download the City of Oakland Memorandum of Understanding (2022 -2025)

Know Your Rights: Weingarten Rules

Chapter meetings are always the last Wednesday of the month.

 

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Once again, city workers in Oakland band together to fight off service cuts and budget mismanagement

On Monday, November 19, a coalition of Oakland city workers from several unions called a press conference to present a budget roadmap for Oakland, a city that badly needs one. The coalition was fighting against budget problems that are driving city administrators to propose service cuts and even potential layoffs, as threatened by longtime Councilmember Noel Gallo. 

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RSVP for Chapter Meeting
Wed., Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.

Our contract expires on June 30, so we need to start getting ready NOW. Come to the chapter meeting to get informed, inspired, and involved!

Make sure to vote by November 5! Our Oakland endorsements: 

  • MAYOR: Vote NO on recall
  • CITY COUNCIL: Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Erin Armstrong, Iris Merriouns

 

All endorsements: seiu1021.org/election2024

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Oakland City Council passes budget without job cuts
Layoffs & service cuts are off the table for now, contingent on the sale of the Coliseum

The Oakland City Council voted in favor of the mayor’s budget proposal on Tuesday, July 2, saving SEIU 1021 members from any immediate threat of job cuts.

The days leading up to the vote grew contentious as city workers fought against proposed changes that would cut public services and jobs. They packed the council chambers alongside community allies and activists leading up to the vote and on the day of the vote, urging council members to stick with the initial plan to backfill a deficit with the sale of the Coliseum. 

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Members protest proposed budget cuts to Oakland City services

Unions representing Oakland city employees united on Friday, June 28, to together protest a proposal that would address a historical budget deficit by slashing funding to critical services, including firefighters and police.

Members of SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 gathered in front of City Hall at Frank Ogawa Plaza in the afternoon, donning their union colors and holding up signs that read, “Chop from the top!” 

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Help Fix Oakland’s Budget Deficit: Rally at City Council, Tuesday, April 16
Fight Furloughs, Layoffs, and Service Cuts

Rally at City Council

Tuesday, April 16
3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.
City Hall, Oakland

The City of Oakland is facing a $175 million budget deficit, and union members must speak out to keep the budget from being balanced on the backs of City workers and residents who depend on the services we provide.

We need to work together to make sure our jobs are protected and our services aren’t interrupted.

Here’s how you can help:

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SEIU 1021 City of Oakland Chapter Election Notice 2024

SEIU LOCAL 1021 CITY OF OAKLAND CHAPTER  

NOTICE OF 2024 ELECTION 

Governed by SEIU Local 1021 Chapter Bylaws Template  

Seven Chapter Officer Positions Open for Election: 

All Chapter Officers Shall Serve Two-year Terms (The term of office for these officers shall end  March 31, 2026). The member running for office must have been a member in good standing for at least one (1) year  and be employed within a bargaining unit represented by the Chapter. 

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Interfaith In the Park: A Community-Building Event for Deep East Oakland
Saturday, June 24: Noon - 3 p.m., Arroyo Viejo Park Amphitheater, 7701 Krause Ave.

Interfaith in the Park is a great opportunity for community building, spiritual healing, and outreach as One Oakland. The Interfaith in the Park event will provide free safety, wellness, and job resources to our leaders in Deep East Oakland. There will be music, food, remarks from the Mayor, and a meet and greet with the new City Administrator. 

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Support the Mayor’s Budget
Monday, June 26, 2:30 p.m. @ City Hall

Mayor Sheng Thao’s historic budget puts City workers and the community first. It values Oakland’s workforce and strives to maintain the services Oakland residents need, with investments in affordable housing, youth programs, clean, safe streets, and public safety. 

Come to City Council on Monday to speak up for good City jobs with no cuts!

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Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 p.m., 100 Oak St., First Floor Meeting Room

As the City’s ransomware attack continues, we’re working hard to make sure all members get their payroll issues resolved and that their rights are protected. Come to our meeting for updates about this and more!

To make sure you get dinner, RSVP to our Member Resource Center at 1-877-687- 1021 by Monday, March 27.

Tell them you are RSVPing for the City of Oakland general membership meeting and purple swag door prize.

Meeting Agenda:

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Our SEIU 1021 COVID Leave Expires March 31

During our last contract negotiations, SEIU 1021 members fought for and won an additional five (5) days of COVID leave for full-time workers. Parttime workers have pro-rated days of leave based on their schedules. This leave expires on March 31, and cannot be used after that time. To access this leave, visit the City’s website at the following link and click on “SEIU SPSL Certification”:

https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/city-of-oakland-covid-19-employee-resources

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Data breach and payroll update

Dear SEIU 1021 City of Oakland member:

The situation with the City’s ransomware attack, data breach, and payroll issues is still ongoing and evolving. We are continuing to meet regularly with them to resolve this and protect our members. Here is what we know for now: