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SFMTA Service Critical Workers Seek Safer Working Conditions
Following the ousting of the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency’s (SFMTA) director, hundreds of SFMTA workers protested in front of the embattled agency’s headquarters to call on administrators and SF’s Mayor Breed to fix issues and to select a candidate that comprehends frontline worker and rider concerns.
On May Day, Gov. Newsom Walks in the Shoes of Los Rios Community College Workers
On May 1, International Workers Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom worked alongside Brenda Baker, a groundskeeper, and Maria Arambula, a custodian, at American River College. Both Brenda and Maria work for the Los Rios Community College District, and they spoke to the governor on about the struggles facing working people in our state.
The City Is on the Attack
It’s Time to Step Up and Fight Back!
On Friday, May 3, your elected Bargaining Team met with the City.
From Day 1 of negotiations, the City’s high-priced consultants have ignored our wage proposals, blown off our suggestions for improving services to the people of Oakland, and wasted time on “correcting” or “clarifying” things in our contract that were perfectly clear and didn’t need any corrections.
Sonoma County Workers Approve New Contract
After many years of contentious negotiations, large-scale actions, and short-term contracts, our Sonoma County members have finally changed the way the County approaches negotiations.
SEIU 1021 City of Oakland Update on Worksite Wins and Accomplishments
Bold Actions and Constant Effort Get Big Wins
The members of SEIU 1021’s City of Oakland Chapter have been hard at work building on the gains of our last contract and standing up for public services to make sure our communities thrive, with our members leading the way. Our democratically chosen priorities and successes we have had are below.
May 2: Rally and Protest at SFMTA
Rally and Protest
Thursday, May 2 12:30pm – 1:30 pm
1 South Van Ness, San Francisco
As pressures and demand increase on our public transportation system and our streets become more congested, as do threats to rider and workers’ safety. Yet City Administrators and Negotiators want to shut out workers from helping make SFMTA a safer system for all.
What are the workplace issues you’re facing?
Citywide Worksite Meetings
Meet your elected Bargaining Team to discuss the issues you’re facing. As we kick off our negotiations, communications is key. Speak out about the issues that you and your coworkers are facing and that we must take on with management.
Wed., April 10
7101 Edgewater
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed., April 24
Downtown, FOP
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wed., May 8
Main Library
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Rally To Improve Patient Care in SF
April 23 at a Lunchtime Rally from 12-1PM at SFGH
In the richest city in the world, with the highest cost of living and most billionaires, and a new wave of tech IPOs about to make inequality worse, there’s no excuse for healthcare workers to burn out because we don’t have the resources our patients need.
But we are being told in negotiations that the City can’t afford to invest in the staffing our patients need, can’t stop the abuse of temporary workers, and can’t allow our salaries to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of living.
Nurses and Healthcare Workers Sound the Alarm on Short-Staffing, Increased Pressures on Public Health Services Resulting from Rising Income Inequality
SF Healthcare Workers Demand Mayor Breed Invest in Programs and Workforce that Address Complex Mental and Physical Health Needs Stemming from Growing Public Health Crisis