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SEIU 1021 Shows Up to Support Sheng Thao for Oakland Mayor
Oakland is at a political crossroads, with long-time mayor Libby Schaaf not eligible to run again after serving two terms, and three City Council seats up for election in Districts 2, 4 and 6. District 4’s current representative Sheng Thao is running for Mayor, and she kicked off her campaign on Saturday with plenty of support from SEIU 1021.
Felton Management locks workers outside of building during lunch rally
On August 9, workers marched and rallied at a lunchtime break action outside the Felton Institute’s Family Developmental Center building. Workers were voicing their frustration with management’s unwillingness to negotiate a fair contract with existing members at Felton while also protesting management’s attempts at intimidating the not-yet-union workers attempting to join SEIU 1021.
It’s the final push for a FAST Recovery
Fast-food workers, SEIU Local 1021 members rally at state capital to demand California State Senate passes AB 257 - the FAST Recovery Act
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, hundreds of fast-food workers rallied at the state capital building in Sacramento and across the city at various fast-food restaurant locations, demanding that California state senators pass the FAST Recovery Act and for California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign it into law.
Laguna Honda workers secure an extended pause on patient transfers in their effort to keep the hospital open
This week, workers at San Francisco’s Laguna Honda hospital received good news. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has agreed to extend the pause on patient transfers from Laguna Honda Hospital. This is another huge victory for the safety of our patients and the future of our institution.
SFUSD classified staff speak out about broken payroll system
Retirement payments, insurance, overtime, and more continue to be impacted by a faulty system and short-staffing
Pension funds not being deposited into employees’ accounts, forcing some to delay retirement. 401(k) contributions being deducted from paychecks but not deposited into 401(k) accounts. Insurance premiums being deducted from paychecks but not paid to the insurance companies, so that policies are being canceled or are refusing to accept claims without payment. Approved leave not being paid. Overtime not being paid. New hires not receiving their benefits when they reach the date they should. Teachers not getting paid for months.
Mendocino County Workers to Flood Board of Supervisors Meeting, Insist County Take Immediate Action to Prevent Further Collapse of Services
As the board of supervisors and county administrators point fingers over budget chaos, county workers continue to provide vital services against impossible odds every day. But how much longer can they wait for solutions to the staffing crisis?
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES. 8/16**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201, or Patrick Hickey, patrick.hickey@seiu1021.org, (707) 386-8457
The Votes Are In!
More Than 90% of Votes Said "YES: I Accept the Tentative Agreement!"
Our members have voted and the results are in: we have voted to accept our tentative agreement! We have notified the County and will have more details to share next week, so stay tuned!
We have a tentative agreement for nonprofit workers at the Asian Art Museum!
After weekly negotiations since the beginning of April 2022, we finally reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the Asian Art Museum. We believe this is a strong agreement in light of current and future economic uncertainty. This TA will provide wage increases, job security, and protect our benefits for the next three years. We have also expanded our membership to include as-needed workers. This is a huge step towards building union power at the worksite and fighting for representation for all workers.
City of Berkeley Endorsement Meeting
This is notice of an endorsement meeting for
two offices in the City of Berkeley. The process is
confidential to SEIU 1021 members and all members are
welcome.
August 22nd 5:30 PM pre meeting, 6:00 PM interviews
Berkeley City Council District 8 and Berkeley Rent Board
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Zoom Link to Come
Bargaining Surveys Are Out!
Fill Yours Out ASAP on Paper or Online
The elected Bargaining Team has met three times. They have received a financial proposal from the County at one meeting, and have met twice together to review information and contracts. As they start to draft proposals, they need to hear from you.
That’s why you need to fill out your bargaining survey as soon as you can! You can get a paper copy from your Bargaining Team member or field representative, or you can fill it out online at: