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Labor and community coalition hold candlelight vigil and rally demanding police stop brutalizing and killing Black and other people of color in San Francisco and across the United States
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, a coalition of labor unions and community social justice organizations held a candlelight vigil outside of San Francisco City Hall to demand an end to police brutality and denounce racially motivated violence. The coalition, led by SEIU Local 1021, protested San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins’ decision to drop manslaughter charges against a San Francisco Police Department officer charged in the 2017 shooting of Keita O’Neil, an unarmed Black suspect in a carjacking.
Hayward USD classified staff rally for healthcare at school board
Currently, HUSD staff receive no healthcare benefits – an untenable situation that is exacerbating a staffing crisis and causing significant hardship
Even after a multi-year pandemic that has claimed millions of lives and that shut down schools for many months, Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) staff still have no healthcare benefits. Around 100 SEIU 1021 members at HUSD joined with members of AEOTE, the other union representing some classified staff in the district, for a spirited rally at the school board last Wednesday, February 15, to call attention to the need for healthcare benefits to compete in today’s tight labor market.
SF Unified Schools Classified Staff Protest Short Staffing & Low Wages at School Board in Rally with Educators
Severe short staffing has SFUSD classified workers like custodians, nutrition service workers, and clerical staff carrying unsustainable workloads. Low wages, poor working conditions, and ongoing payroll problems underlie the crisis.
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES. 2/21**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Hundreds of Alameda County workers and community members picket to say “Alameda County: STAFF UP NOW!”
On Monday, February 13, hundreds of Alameda County workers and community members rallied at Lake Merritt Amphitheater to protest the nearly 25% vacancy rate in the County, with 2,611 unfilled positions. The rally started with a moment of silence for Richard Valle, a longtime champion of labor and progressive causes across the East Bay, who recently passed away. The workers planted flags to represent the 2,611 vacancies, and marched to 1221 Oak St. to deliver a letter demanding the Board of Supervisors solve the staffing crisis.
City of Oakland Ransomware Attack: What You Need to Know
Dear SEIU 1021 City of Oakland Member:
As you may know, the City of Oakland has been the victim of a
ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks like this can make an
organization’s computer system vulnerable, “allow[ing]
hackers to steal sensitive information, block access to the
network, and demand payment to restore access and return the
files.”
Breaking barriers: the legacy of Johnnie Lacy
By the SEIU Local 1021 Workers with Disabilities Committee
Johnnie Lacy was a trailblazer in the disability rights movement, and her contributions have had a lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Her advocacy efforts helped raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and paved the way for greater inclusion and accessibility. Her legacy inspires future generations of activists and advocates to fight for a more just and equitable society for all.
2/16/23: Join Our Labor & Community Coalition to Demand an End to Police Brutality
Join our coalition of labor and community organizations this Thursday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco to protest the murder of Tyre Nichols and demand an end to police brutality to protest the murder of Tyre Nichols.
Hundreds of Alameda County workers and community members picket to say “STAFF UP NOW!”
On Monday, February 13, hundreds of Alameda County workers and community members rallied at Lake Merritt Amphitheater to protest the county’s nearly 25% vacancy rate, with 2,611 unfilled positions.
The rally started with a moment of silence for Richard Valle, a longtime champion of labor and progressive causes across the East Bay, who recently passed away. The workers planted flags to represent the 2,611 vacancies, and marched to 1221 Oak St. to deliver a letter demanding the Board of Supervisors solve the staffing crisis.
Hayward Unified Schools Classified Staff Rally for Healthcare at School Board
Currently, HUSD staff receive no healthcare benefits – an untenable situation that is exacerbating a staffing crisis and causing significant hardship
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
As Mediation Continues, PURPLE UP EVERY FRIDAY
February 2023 Union Update
Port management continues to push for takeaways in mediation.
They want to:
- Force us to accept a no-strike clause
- Reject our swing shift and graveyard shift differentials
- Deny us a fair raise as inflation continues to hurt our members
- Refuse dedicated safety training for Port workers
- Reduce the rights of custodians to have their bidded shifts
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We need to purple up every Friday to show management that we’re united and we won’t accept these takeaways.