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Over 1000 San Francisco city workers rally and release new report to shed light on wasteful contracting out
The report, titled ‘Selling Out San Francisco,’ examines six contractors and reveals several issues with how the City contracts out essential services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contacts:
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510)
710-0201
(San Francisco, CA) — On Tuesday, February 27, over one thousand San Francisco city workers represented by IFPTE Local 21, SEIU Local 1021, and other City unions rallied outside of 49 South Van Ness Avenue to draw attention to the wasteful contracting out.
Hundreds More San Francisco City Workers to Rally for City Administration to Stop Wasteful Contracting Out
After thousands of city workers have rallied at City Hall and SF General Hospital, hundreds more plan to rally at major worksite to tell the City: “Invest in public services, not private greed!”
MEDIA ADVISORY for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 12PM
Press Contacts:
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510)
710-0201
Hundreds of San Francisco City Workers to Rally for Staffing, Against Outsourcing at SF General Hospital
Amidst the City’s rejection of their latest demands to stop wasteful contracting out, city workers come together to say: “We don’t want to go on strike, but all options are on the table.”
MEDIA ADVISORY for Friday, February 16, 2024, 12PM
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org,
(510) 710-0201
Juliana Park, jpark@ifpte21.org, (408) 921-2187
Thousands of San Francisco City Workers Rally to Protect Public Services as Contract Negotiations Begin
In light of last summer’s PERB ruling that the SF City Charter cannot prohibit strikes, City workers are gearing up to do whatever necessary to protect the critical services they provide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Frontline Planned Parenthood Workers Say a Union Will Strengthen Their Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Planned Parenthood Northern California Workers announced they have supermajority support for a union as demand for legal abortion has quadrupled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving clinics short-staffed and overwhelmed
Contact: Chelsea Fink,Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
Northern California – On Monday, January 22, the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Planned Parenthood Northern California workers announced they have supermajority support to form a union. Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision ended federal protection for abortion rights, demand at some California clinics has quadrupled, straining the ability of clinicians, nurses, administrative and support staff, and social workers to sustain heavier workloads.
Hayward Unified Classified Workers Ratify Historic Contract, Increasing Wages and Worker Protections for SEIU 1021 Members
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SEIU 1021 Members at City College of San Francisco Vote to Ratify Contract With Over 99% ‘Yes’ Vote
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Friday, January 12, SEIU 1021 members working for the City College of San Francisco (SFCCD) voted to ratify their new three-year contract, with 99.4% voting ‘yes.’
Hundreds of San Francisco City Workers Rally as They Head Into Tough Contract Fight
In light of last summer’s PERB ruling that the SF City Charter cannot prohibit strikes, City workers are gearing up to do whatever necessary to protect vital public services
MEDIA ADVISORY for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 12PM
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
Felton United Workers Unanimously Ratify Long-Awaited New Contract, Raising Wages and Improving Health and Safety Conditions
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SEIU Local 1021 Felton United Workers voted unanimously this week to approve a historic new three-year contract after a year and a half of frustrating negotiations. On Wednesday, December 27, members voted to ratify the strongest contract they’ve ever had with Felton, with 100% of voting members supporting the new contract.