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SF Registered Nurses win huge arbitration victory restoring bilingual pay
Earlier this year, our union filed for arbitration over management’s decision to begin withholding bilingual pay for nurses. Management stopped administering the test for bilingual pay, and refused to continue to give bilingual pay from nurses who had already been approved.
Earlier this month, we finally got word that the arbitrator had issued his decision, saying that the City blatantly violated the MOU by:
Celebrate Labor Day by voting NO on the anti-union recall of Governor Newsom
On Labor Day, we commemorate the history of the labor movement and celebrate the victories working folks won had in our fight for fair wages and benefits, dignity and respect at work, and a better life for all of our families. The challenges of COVID-19 have shown just how essential union members are—from the very beginning, we’ve staffed the frontlines to keep our neighbors safe and our communities running.
TA Approved by the City of Richmond Chapter Membership
On August 1 and 2, the City Of Richmond Workers’ bargaining team ran a ratification vote. The ballots were counted last night Thursday, September 2. The membership overwhelmingly voted to ratify the new Union contract.
Register for Meet & Confer Training
August 26, via Zoom – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The union is holding a training on Public Sector Meet and Confer obligations which will cover how to deal with common situations such as representation, impasse and impasse resolution procedures, and bargaining. Register today!
- August 26 - via Zoom – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SEIU 1021 members fight back against expensive & undemocratic recall elections in Sonoma County and across California
Watch SEIU 1021 North Coast VP Mary Sandberg discuss why she’s voting NO on the recall
Mendocino County workers fight back against outsourcing
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has proposed outsourcing food and laundry services at the Jail and Juvenile Hall, putting quality nutrition for inmates and good, union jobs in the community at risk.
North Coast members showcase our union power through unity breaks
Up and down the North Coast this past month, SEIU 1021 members have used Unity Breaks to demonstrate that we’re united in our union and ready to fight for our communities. Hundreds of members have participated in unity breaks from Chapters including Mendocino County, City of Fort Bragg, the Sonoma County Office of Education, Mendocino College, and more.
North Coast News – August 2021
Check out what SEIU 1021 members are working on from Marin to Del Norte County!
All over the North Coast region, members and chapter leaders have been taking our fights to the boss, advocating for better wages, safer working conditions, and increased benefit support from their employers.
Keep reading to see what’s new up and down California’s North Coast this month for SEIU 1021 members.
Upcoming Meeting Calendar
DoorDash Drivers Demand Dignity – Interview with a We Drive Progress food-delivery worker
Deemed essential workers, delivery drivers working for DoorDash have faced unfair and exploitative working conditions throughout the pandemic. Workers are expected to make several deliveries at once for low pay – two deliveries, requiring four separate stops at restaurants and individuals’ homes often pay as little as $12-$15 with no compensation for gas money, parking, or vehicle upkeep. DoorDash delivery drivers are ruled by ratings from their customers, how many deliveries they accept, and how many deliveries are completed.
Gov. Newsom rolls up his sleeves and leads by example in San Francisco
You can sign up to volunteer and help defeat the anti-union recall of Gov. Newsom by clicking here.
SEIU 1021 members were ready to campaign for Gov. Newsom with Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally on Newsom’s behalf last weekend when the Vice President, unfortunately, had to cancel in light of the situation in Afghanistan.