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SF museum guards protest outside de Young Museum’s gala
On April 16, 2026, San Francisco Museum Civil Service members held a protest outside the de Young Museum during the gala event. The protest was in response to management’s decision to reduce night staffing and implement schedule changes they claim will improve coverage—without providing any supporting data or analysis.
San Francisco SEIU 1021 members turn up the heat on the mayor to fight cuts, layoffs, and closures
800 union members turned out April 15, and 150+ to the Health Commission meeting on April 20
Since Mayor Lurie’s administration announced 127 layoffs, the closure of three beloved community clinics, and program cuts the first week of April, SEIU 1021 members have been taking a hard stand. Last Wednesday, April 15, about 800 union members gathered at San Francisco General Hospital at lunchtime and marched, taking over Potrero Avenue, to send a strong message to the mayor: No cuts, no layoffs, no closures.
(Still) fighting for a fair contract: tensions escalate between union members and disdainful DUSD Board president
At the Thursday, April 16, Dixon Unified School District board meeting, tensions between DUSD classified professionals and district leadership were on full display. SEIU 1021 members showed up to speak about ongoing contract negotiations, which began last May. They were met with dismissive and, at times, mocking responses from union-endorsed Board President Julian Cuevas, who seems to have forgotten his once-solid union values.
On May 1, show up for working people wherever you are!
Put WORKERS over BILLIONAIRES
Friday, May 1 is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. This year, SEIU 1021 members need to turn out in record numbers to help get our country back on track. As a direct result of Trump’s control in Washington, D.C., our members are facing layoff threats and our country is at war in the Middle East once again.
Join us for the Annual API Heritage Month celebration
Our moment to shine. Together we’re golden!
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Come celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! We’re done hiding. We’re shining–like we’re born to be! We’ve come so far and now we’re going up, up, up. This is our moment.
50 Uber & Lyft drivers gather at SEIU 1021 San Francisco office to learn how to build their labor unions
On Monday, April 13, 50 Uber and Lyft drivers from llinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and California gathered at SEIU 1021’s San Francisco office for a training on how to build a labor union of gig drivers.
SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford opened the convening with a clear message: “You’re all here because, just like SEIU 1021 members at cities and counties, you know you deserve a union. You deserve a living wage. You deserve benefits. You deserve representation and dignity.”
SF city workers denounce Layoffs, call for “fair solutions that stand up to Trump”
Monday, April 6, Mayor Lurie’s administration issued layoff notices to San Francisco city workers, including 62 SEIU 1021 members across 12 departments.
And it’s not over: The mayor has announced that he is still committed to eliminating a total of 500 positions across the City, with a second phase of layoffs reportedly to come around the time he releases his proposed budget at the end of May or early June. City workers are deeply concerned that these cuts will further strain already understaffed departments that keep San Francisco clean, safe, and livable.
SEIU 1021 members speak up for jobs and peace
SEIU 1021 members are speaking up to make a difference from Oakland to overseas, and everyone is invited to come play their part.
On Saturday, April 11, we’ll kick off our campaign to support Measure E in Oakland. This grassroots measure, the Oakland Public Safety, Cleanliness and Community Accountability Act, is designed to keep fire stations open, connect homeless people to the services they need, and fund solutions to illegal dumping.
Over 200 SEIU 1021 member leaders gather for third Fightback convening
They strategized on building member power for May Day and beyond
Thursday, March 26, nearly 250 member leaders of SEIU 1021—including executive board members, chapter officers, convention delegates, and other rank and file members who have stepped up in organizing and mobilizing—gathered in Vacaville for the third Fightback convening.
Newly named Farmworkers Day continues to celebrate labor achievements
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom quickly signed into a law proclaiming Tuesday, March 31, Farmworkers Day. The move came following allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation of women dedicated to the farmworkers’ rights movement by one of its most prominent and celebrated leaders: César Chávez.
Gig rideshare drivers and community allies rally for stronger California regulations on autonomous vehicles
State Senator Cortese unveils legislation ensuring safe operations of robotaxis
Wednesday, March 25, members of the California Gig Workers Union, SEIU 1021, and the community rallied outside the nation’s largest robotaxi depot in the country at 201 Toland Street, San Francisco, to announce SB 1246, legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles.
As autonomous vehicles (AVs), or robotaxis, increasingly hit California roads and more companies prepare to launch services, gig drivers and community allies are calling for statewide legislation to close critical regulatory gaps.
SFDPH workers deliver 1500 petition signatures to Director Daniel Tsai: No layoffs, protect care!
Monday, March 23, about 20 members of SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 gathered at the San Francisco Department of Public Health to present a petition signed by 1500 members to SFDPH Director Daniel Tsai calling on him and the Health Commission to propose a budget with no layoffs that would protect care.
Solano County workers ratify new contract
SEIU 1021 members win gains to support workforce stability, public services, and community needs
After months of negotiations and collective action, SEIU Local 1021 Solano County workers have ratified a new contract, marking an important step toward stabilizing the workforce and protecting the services our communities rely on.
Solano County workers stood together across unions in the Solano for All coalition to demand better from the county’s elected leaders and management. Earlier this year, the coalition executed a two-day coalition strike, pushing the County to move off low initial proposals and bargain in good faith.
Highlights of the new contract include:
California Gig Workers Union files complaint against Waymo for allegedly violating California permit by transporting unaccompanied minors
Complaint calls for CPUC to investigate Waymo’s practices and suspend Waymo’s operating license in California
Tuesday, March 17, the California Gig Workers Union and its affiliates filed a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) alleging that Waymo has been knowingly violating the conditions of its state permit by transporting unaccompanied minors through its autonomous ride-hailing service in California, which raises serious public safety and regulatory compliance concerns.
SEIU 1021 San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) ratifies new contract with 94% approval
Contract adopts critical sanctuary policies for students and families of all immigration statuses
After five months of intense negotiations, a sympathy strike, and countless board meetings, SEIU Local 1021 members at San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) voted by an overwhelming 94% to approve a new contract that centers on safety for all community members, regardless of immigration status, in a time of ICE raids and family separations.
After 11 months of bargaining, Sacramento City Unified classified professionals ratify contract
Workers secure raises, expanded protections, freedom of political expression
After nearly a year of bargaining, SEIU Local 1021 members working as facility and maintenance workers, campus monitors, nutrition service workers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and clerical staff for Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) voted by over 99% to ratify a new contract. It delivers both retroactive wage increases and strengthened workplace protections.
Statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford on Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Cesar Chavez
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
From SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford:
The alleged sexual abuse of children and young women by Cesar Chavez runs contrary to everything we stand for as a labor union and social justice movement. It is reprehensible and indefensible for anyone to take advantage of their power and position to prey on those who look up to them.
Nurses, healthcare workers urge SF Health Commission to avoid layoffs, service cuts
Monday, March 16, dozens of San Francisco Department of Public Health employees from SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and IOUE Local 39 flooded the San Francisco Health Commission meeting at City Hall. During public comment, they urged commissioners and SFDPH Director Daniel Tsai to do everything in their power to avoid the recently announced 95 layoffs.
SEIU 1021 members are fighting layoffs across the East Bay
Last Wednesday, the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees voted to accept the direction of the Board of Supervisors and defer all layoffs until June 30, the end of the fiscal year! This vote by the Trustees brings to a successful conclusion the fight SEIU 1021 members have been waging for months, ever since the county’s safety-net healthcare system began plans to issue layoff notices on Christmas Eve.
Hundreds rally to launch yes on Prop D campaign to save San Francisco city services
More than 200 San Francisco workers and residents gathered Saturday morning to officially launch the Yes on Prop D campaign, kicking off a citywide effort to protect vital public services by asking the largest corporations doing business in San Francisco to pay their fair share.