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SEIU Local 1021’s Internship for Leader Development is looking for energetic and motivated members who are committed to working for social and racial justice, believe in the value of work, the democratic process, and the importance of public services. This program will train and mobilize members who want to unleash their leadership potential.

Today, healthcare workers gathered at the Capitol to ensure the passage of SB 275, the Healthcare and Essential Workers Protection Act.  The Act will create a comprehensive PPE plan for California to ensure frontline workers never again find themselves without appropriate protective equipment during a pandemic or other emergency.

Today, former Vice President and Democratic nominee for President Joe Biden announced that he has selected Kamala Harris, a US Senator from California, to be his running mate. Prior to being elected US Senator, Kamala Harris served at the District Attorney of San Francisco and the Attorney General of California.

I work in a different type of emergency room—a mental health emergency room. It’s become more real in the last month or so. Everyone is stressed out working during this crisis. I don’t talk about it much, but it’s dangerous working in an acute psychiatric facility.

On Tuesday, August 4, workers at Alameda Health System (AHS) joined fed-up community members to demand that AHS be brought back under the control of the Alameda County’s elected Board of Supervisors.