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Clinic workers win senate support for $25 healthcare minimum wage and stronger community clinics
Last Wednesday, April 12, clinic workers from across California joined other healthcare workers united in SEIU and went to the state capitol in Sacramento to urge state senators to support for SB 525 (Durazo) and SB 779 (Stern). Appearing before the California Senate’s labor and health committees, more than 300 workers came to share their support for the bills.
Port of Oakland workers prepare for a strike and get big wins
After years of negotiating and organizing to fight off takeaways, Port of Oakland workers have a new contract! Late in the night of Tuesday, April 4, Port workers and management signed a tentative agreement, which port workers then overwhelmingly voted to accept.
Why are California clinic workers talking about SB 525?
The bill would create a $25 minimum wage for all healthcare workers
One out of every six Californians receives care at a community clinic in our state. Community clinics often also provide dental, mental health, and other essential care, and they provide culturally-specific care to the diverse communities of our state. Clinics are a critical part of our healthcare safety net and without them, millions of Californians would have no access to basic and critical care.
Nonprofit and home care workers call on SF to “Drive to $25” by revising the minimum compensation ordinance
Raising the minimum wage for city-funded workers is needed to fully staff frontline care positions to address city’s most difficult problems
On April 11, 2023, a coalition of in-home supportive services (IHSS) workers with SEIU 2015 and frontline nonprofit workers with SEIU 1021 joined together to gather on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to call on the City and County of San Francisco to raise the wages paid to workers responsible for combatting homelessness, addiction and caring for seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco.
The workers say that poverty wages and worker burnout have caused a short-staffing crisis that is hampering San Francisco’s response to its most challenging problems.
Show up for environmental justice!
Participate in the 3rd annual SEIU Climate Jobs & Justice Summit this Saturday, April 15!
Environmental justice — making sure everyone, including generations yet to come, has access to clean air, pure water, and the other natural resources we all need to live, thrive, and raise our families — is a core commitment of SEIU 1021. At our 2021 convention, delegates voted by 94% to adopt environmental justice and climate action as a plank of the work we do.
San Lorenzo USD classified workers win big with new contract
Members gain wage raises, increased longevity pay, and new holiday
With a strong turnout and 90% of members who voted voting yes to ratify the proposed contract, San Lorenzo Unified classified workers won a huge victory at their March 27 meeting!
Thanks to the bargaining team’s efforts and the membership showing up when called upon, this new contract gives members a 15% pay raise effective July 1, 2022, including retroactive pay from that date, and a 5% raise on July 1, 2023.
Starbucks workers find HELP in the United States Senate
In a jam-packed hearing room last Wednesday, March 29, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) heard testimony from members of Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of SEIU, about the illegal retaliation they have faced for organizing. They also grilled former Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz about his role in leading one of the most vicious union-busting campaigns in U.S. history.
California Academy of Sciences workers take their unionization campaign with SEIU 1021 public
On the eve of César Chávez Day, they introduced the world to CalAcademy Workers United at a public event in the Music Concourse at Golden Gate Park
Thursday, on the eve of the holiday celebrating beloved labor organizer César Chávez, with the noontime sun beaming down after dreary days of rain and wind, dozens of California Academy of Sciences workers convened in the Music Concourse at Golden Gate Park with a very important announcement.
On Eve of César Chávez Day, California Academy of Sciences Workers Announce They Are Forming a Union
After voluntary recognition from the employer or a union election, Cal Academy Workers United will join the De Young, the Exploratorium, the Asian Art Museum, and the Legion of Honor as a chapter of SEIU Local 1021
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Strong leaders build strong unions!
Alta California Regional Center chapter swears in 17 new stewards
When union members step into leadership roles, good things happen! Recently, chapter members of Alta California Regional Center, an organization that provides services and support to individuals with disabilities across Northern California, put worker power into action. On March 22, during their general membership meeting, the chapter swore in 17 members as stewards.
Strong leadership is crucial to building a robust union on all levels. And with so many members at Alta in steward roles now, their fellow members will be even better represented.
