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City of Berkeley Legislative Aides win a voice at work by joining SEIU 1021
Last night, Berkeley Legislative Aides employed by the City Council submitted a petition to the Berkeley Personnel Board calling for the same collective voice that other city workers enjoy. After successfully making their case to the Personnel Board, these 17 workers became the newest members of the Berkeley Community Service Chapter of SEIU 1021.
La Clínica workers hit the sidewalk in a show of solidarity with their bargaining team
On the heels of a successful strike authorization vote, SEIU 1021 members at La Clínica de la Raza turned up the heat in their fight for a contract by holding a powerful unity break outside their offices on Wednesday, November 27.
“For tens of thousands of families across Northern California, we are one of the only options people have for the health care they desperately need,” said Angel Valdez, Layout Graphic Designer and La Clínica SEIU 1021 Chapter President.
Environmental Services workers at Alameda Health System fight back against layoffs—and win.
When Alameda Health System began notifying people of layoffs, workers knew how damaging it would be for patient care across the County’s hospitals and health services—and they began organizing to take action at the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.
Flanked by over 30 coworkers and supporters in scrubs and purple union shirts, EVS worker Donn DesBoine told the AHS Board of Trustees at their September meeting, “Sometimes there’s one housekeeper to a floor…If the layoffs happen, there’s no care for infection control…[and] the patients are going to be affected.”
Mills College staff takes a significant step in building their union.
On November 21, staff at Mills College formally requested recognition of their union in a letter to President Elizabeth Hillman, stating, “We seek to cultivate a partnership with College administration that honors the overwhelming support for unionization among Mills staff.”
The approximately 200 workers who could win their unions serve students in a wide range of non-faculty jobs in the library, administrative offices, art museum, IT services, and by supporting the College’s academic programs.
Bargaining Update and Meeting Reminder
Back at the Bargaining Table and Back in the Streets
SEIU 1021 Richmond Members Are Standing Up for a Fair Contract
After meeting with City negotiators and rallying to send City Council a strong message, we have three important updates for SEIU 1021 City of Richmond members.
Donate to SEIU 1021’s Toy Drive
This year marks SEIU 1021’s second annual toy drive for
low-income families. Last year’s Toy Drive helped 150
families. Event organizers are wanting to help over 250
families this time around.
Members are being asked to donate new toys and gift cards for
children ages infant to 12 years old at an SEIU 1021 office
near you.
“Our goal is to collect donations by Friday, December 13. We want
to help as many families as possible this holiday season,” said
Sandra Lewis, SEIU 1021 VP of Representation.
Workers Block Landfill as San Joaquin Supervisors Refuse to Address Problems Plaguing County Services
Individuals driving out to North County Landfill early Saturday
morning were shocked to see 100 SEIU 1021 members assembled at
the entrance, holding picket signs and blocking access to the
dumpsite. While Saturday’s protest focused on the landfill, the
problem of understaffing and inadequate resources touches every
corner of San Joaquin County.
ALCO General Chapter Meeting January 9, 2020
There will be no December Chapter meeting.
Next Chapter meeting January 9, 2020.
SEIU 1021 Members on the right side of history as federal judge declares the HHS “conscience” rule unlawful
On October 30, SEIU 1021 nurses, healthcare workers, and our community allies spoke out to oppose a final rule change by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This rule change would have destroyed healthcare workers’ “duty to care” by allowing religious objections to care that will impact LGBTQI patients, women’s healthcare, and more.