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Old bosses, new organizing
The labor movement sees a resurgent, militant push to organize big tech, big coffee, and big food
May 16, 2022: A sleeping working-class giant is awakening from its slumber. In more ways than one, the labor movement is striking back by taking on new organizing opportunities against some old foes. Nearly half a million workers went on strike in 2018 and 2019, the most significant numbers in three decades. The militancy continues with workers fighting for the right to form a union, win higher wages, and secure better benefits. The result: a strike wave and a rising tide of worker power taking down the most challenging foes.
MTA Service Critical TA informational meetings and voting details
We are excited to announce that our SEIU 1021 San Francisco MTA
Service Critical bargaining team has reached a tentative
agreement (TA) with SFMTA! Our TA includes significant progress
on the priorities identified by members and will help recruit and
retain staff to make our public services strong.
The ratification vote will be held electronically using
ElectionBuddy from May 16 through May 20:
Winning for Members
Port of Oakland NEW Work From Home Pilot Program Announced
Our union has met and conferred with Port management, and we’re pleased to announce a new work from home pilot program, a good step forward for better working conditions. If your work can be done from home and if you are interested in this opportunity, request an eligibility form from your supervisor.
Please note: to participate in this program, your address must be correct with HR.
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Final Election Results
Thank you for turning out to vote in our chapter election. We had a close, competitive election, and the Election Committee conducted a thorough recount, and no challenges were filed by Thursday, April 21, per our rules. The final election results are below.
Results:
Keep Showing Up for a Fair Contract!
SEIU Local 1021 Contra Costa County Bargaining Update
After meeting twice with County management as part of our union coalition, the County has not yet offered an acceptable economic proposal. To solve our staffing crisis, and to be fair to our dedicated County workers, we must receive a wage proposal that puts us well ahead of skyrocketing inflation and keeps us competitive with other Bay Area employers!
To show the County that we mean business, we will be holding a dozen rallies over the next few weeks: check out the schedule and RSVP at the following link (or scan the QR code with your smartphone camera):
Celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with SEIU 1021 Members
Asian American and Pacific Islander workers are a force in the labor movement. In honor of the AAPI community, we’re celebrating their contributions and lifting up powerful leaders like Yeon Park, our Vice President for the East Bay Region.
Member Interview: Retirement Security Committee Chair Derrick Boutte speaks about the Committee’s plans for the new term
With a new Executive Board for SEIU Local 1021 comes new committee chairs. The newly elected Chair of the Retirement Security Committee, Derrick Boutte, recently spoke about his vision for the committee, why active members should care about securing a retirement plan for the future, and why the issue matters to the labor movement.
As Bargaining Begins, the City Proposes Big Takeaways
The elected Bargaining Team has met several times with the City, passing 12 proposals to the City’s 7. On Wednesday, May 4, the City gave a presentation about their budget.
Update on return to in-person work negotiations
A few weeks ago the NorCal Outpatient Union Alliance successfully engaged in our first meeting with upper management regarding the mandate that all staff return to the offices five days per week. We are a group of dedicated HR360 outpatient staff who are standing up on behalf of ourselves and our clients to fight for a voice at HR360. We are calling for a hybrid schedule, and invite you to sign our petition to show your support.
Letter to HR360 management from SEIU 1021 Members
CLICK HERE TO SIGN OUR PETITION CALLING FOR A HYBRID WORK MODEL.
To HR360 management,
Please take the time to read this letter, which conveys the points covered in the meeting our members held on April 6th. We were incredibly disappointed that both you and Nilab chose to miss this meaningful discourse.