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SEIU 1021 Tides Network members win big raises in wage reopener
SEIU 1021 members at Tides Network recently received a unit-wide raise of up to 15% as a result of of compensation equity bargaining. The whole package totaled nearly $400,000 for the unit of 120 workers.
May Day events around the Bay Area
May 1 marks International Workers’ Day, at times referred to as May Day of Action. That comes with a demonstrations, rallies, and strikes demanding better quality of life for the working class.
City of Oakland members speak out against service cuts, layoffs, and furloughs
Last summer, SEIU 1021 members worked closely with Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and progressive councilmembers, including Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, Carroll Fife, and Rebecca Kaplan, to ensure that the city’s budget reflected Oakland values, even in the face of significant deficits.
Earth Day 2024: End environmental racism from Bayview to Gaza!
SEIU 1021 members participated in the Bayview Hunters Point Peace Walk and Environmental Justice Rally on People’s Earth Day, drawing attention to toxic waste left by the U.S. Navy and its ongoing impact on community health.
Organized by All Things Bayview and supported by allies like 350 San Francisco and 1000 Grandmothers, protesters marched, painted a street mural, and engaged in poetry and dance performances.
SF Public Library workers rally to demand full-time jobs, security measures
As City’s drug and homelessness crises spill into public libraries, librarians fight to keep facilities safe for all
Over 100 San Francisco Public Library staff and other SF City and County workers rallied Tuesday, April 9, to demand that the SF Public Library take action to keep them and their patrons safe and more full-time jobs for the over half of all library employees currently part-time.
Marin Housing Authority members picket employer
Choosing to leave public housing residents living in dangerous, rodent-filled conditions, Marin Housing Authority management has declared an impasse on contract negotiations
Monday, April 15, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) – including maintenance staff, case managers, and housing locators – picketed their employer to protect Marin County’s most vulnerable.
“Body found cold at SFGH”: RNs testify to management about the severity of staffing crisis
Dozens of SEIU 1021 SF RNs showed up to bargaining to plead for more staffing
Thursday, April 11, San Francisco Department of Public Health negotiators were met with a wave of impassioned testimonials from SEIU 1021 registered nurses from the city’s public hospitals and community clinics. Dozens of RNs filled the bargaining room, putting a face on the staffing crisis decimating patient care.
Planned Parenthood Northern California workers unionize with SEIU Local 1021
Workers stood united in the face of anti-union intimidation tactics, with a supermajority signing cards
On Friday, April 12, a federal mediator confirmed that 77% of Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) workers signed union authorization cards to join SEIU Local 1021 and will be recognized as a union through voluntary recognition.
The mediator received 273 cards in support of forming a union, of which 245 were verified with signatures signed on or before January 22, for a 77% supermajority win.
Nurses rally for safe staffing at San Francisco’s public hospitals
Hospital workers from both SF General and Laguna Honda with SEIU1021 took to the front steps of the city’s only level 1 trauma center on Tuesday, April 4, to demand safer working conditions for all.
Nurses are often short staffed and find themselves traumatized while outnumbered. Some have to defend themselves from attacks by unruly patients while doing their best to provide care.
San Rafael city employees confront city council over public staffing crisis
San Rafael's public staffing crisis is putting children & families at risk
On Tuesday, April 2, SEIU 1021 members working for City of San Rafael – including childcare providers, street maintenance workers, librarians, and administrative staff – confronted San Rafael City Council over the public staffing crisis that is unnecessarily putting San Rafael’s children and families at risk.
Save the date! SEIU 1021 2024 Convention is coming soon!
SEIU 1021 members, mark your calendars! Hold the date for our SEIU 1021 Convention, scheduled for September 28-29 in Sacramento.
Under this year’s empowering theme “Dream, Organize, Fight, Win!” this convention will be a rallying point for our union’s collective vision and determination.
Workers at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency say short staffing threatens their ability to implement the City’s new drug screening law for welfare recipients
Members at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency (HSA) protested short staffing in their department, which they say makes it impossible to implement a new law that requires them to screen welfare applicants for drug use before signing them up for county public assistance.
Celebrating political wins and historical milestones in SEIU 1021 Region A
SEIU 1021 is thrilled to announce a series of significant political victories across Napa and Solano Counties in Region A this primary season.
In Napa County, our endorsed candidates triumphed in crucial Board of Supervisors races, resulting in a historic milestone. The Napa County Board of Supervisors will become the first all-women board in the board’s 174-year history, with Amber Manfree securing the Napa BOS D4 seat, Liz Alessio retaining her position in Napa BOS D2, and Belia Ramos emerging victorious in Napa BOS D5.
Fast food workers hold rally in celebration of inaugural meeting of Fast Food Council
Workers across California demand Council address poverty wages, unstable hours, and harsh work conditions
On Friday, March 16, fast food workers from across California held a rally after the Fast Food Council’s inaugural meeting to demand the statewide body develop more robust industry-wide standards regarding poverty pay, working hours, and harsh workplace conditions.
March 15: Rally in Oakland with fast-food workers as they take their seat on council
Hundreds of California fast workers officially formed a union with SEIU last week, and now they are headed to take their seat on the Fast Food Council on Friday, March 15.
The statewide Fast Food Council consists of California fast food workers, government appointees, and industry leaders that will help improve working conditions for the state’s over 500,000 fast food workers. It was created by the passage of AB 1228 last year.
ARC of SF members organize, win big victory in fight against bad management and payroll problems
SEIU 1021 members at the ARC of San Francisco have proven once again the strength of organizing in the workplace. And their story shows you don’t have to be in contract negotiations to organize and win when issues arise–including bad management.
Marin Housing Authority employees begin unfair labor practice strike to protect County’s most vulnerable
Monday, March 11, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) began an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is currently ongoing at the time of this writing Tuesday, March 12.
This strike comes after MHA employees voted unanimously on February 26 to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike.
Alameda Health System workers to rally for safety
As SEIU 1021 workers at Alameda Health System continue bargaining a new contract, they’re calling attention to the violence and unsafe conditions so many of them are subjected to.
They’ll be rallying on Wednesday, March 20, at noon at John George Psychiatric Hospital to say “no more!” All SEIU 1021 members are welcome to come show support and solidarity, and can RSVP with the Member Resource Center by calling 877-687-1021.
SEIU 1021 member Cassandra James wins Solano County Board of Supervisors election
Cassandra James, a proud SEIU 1021 member, has emerged victorious in the election for supervisor in Solano County District 1. It’s not just a win for her, or for SEIU 1021, but for working people in Solano County.
With an unwavering commitment to advocating for diverse communities, working people, and the next generation, Cassandra’s victory is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and community engagement.
City & County of SF members: Join us for Strike School on Wed., March 13, at 5:30 p.m.
For us to win a contract that addresses our biggest problems, the City needs to know we're serious & ready to do whatever it takes.
San Francisco City and County workers HAVE THE RIGHT TO STRIKE,
as affirmed by the California Public Employment Relations Board
(PERB) last summer.
A strike is a big deal. It’s the most important tool in the union
toolbox. It’s also the last resort when the employer is breaking
labor laws and workplace issues cannot be successfully resolved
through usual channels like contract negotiations and grievance
procedures.
Join us Wednesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Sydney
Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St., SF for Strike School. You’ll
learn: