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Victory! SEIU 1021 members lead & win on protecting quality care for adults with severe mental illness in San Francisco
SF Department of Public Health has agreed not to contract out care at its highly successful board and cares programs
SEIU 1021 members working hand-in-hand with residents, their loved ones, and their advocates scored a monumental victory last week when the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) backed away from its push to privatize its board and care programs for adults and seniors with severe mental illness.
Volunteers gather at SEIU 1021 to kick off signature gathering drive for the SF “Overpaid CEO Act”
The tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 100x their median employees would raise $200 million annually to protect public services in San Francisco
Over 150 volunteers packed the SEIU 1021 San Francisco union hall Saturday, December 6, to kick off a signature gathering drive to qualify the “Overpaid CEO Act” for the June 2026 ballot. A broad coalition of community groups, labor organizations, and elected leaders are advancing this local measure to protect San Francisco’s public hospitals, clinics, and in-home supportive services from the Trump administration.
SEIU 1021 members at Solano County hold holiday community walk to sound alarm on staffing crisis
They canvassed local businesses dressed as Santa’s helpers to raise awareness
Thursday, December 4, SEIU 1021 members working for Solano County launched a holiday community walk to warn residents about how the growing staffing crisis is affecting public services. Beginning at 675 Texas Street in Fairfield, workers dressed as Santa’s helpers and holiday elves visited local businesses to post “Solano for All” signs and speak directly with the community about the impacts of understaffing.
Warm wishes for the holiday season
As we head into the first of several holidays this season, we want to extend warm wishes to all SEIU 1021 members.
However you spend this time, resting, gathering with loved ones, or taking some downtime to catch your breath, we hope it brings comfort and connection.
SEIU 1021 members get strike-ready in Solano County
They're speaking up alongside IFPTE 21 & IUOE 39 after weeks of stalled contract negotiations
Thursday, November 13, 500 members of SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and IUOE Local 39 working for Solano County attended Strike School. Organization around Strike School comes after months of stalled negotiations between Solano County employees and the County Administration. Workers have held several pickets and rallies to shed light on the unprecedented attacks on public services.
SEIU 1021 Education Summit 2025: Fighting for our future
On Saturday, November 15, the 2025 SEIU 1021 Education Summit brought together hundreds of dedicated education workers for a full day of learning, connection, and building collective strength. This day was more than a conference: It was a commitment to each other, to our students, and to the communities we fight for every day.
Solano County members picket to protect public services
Thursday, November 6, members of SEIU 1021, IFPTE 21, and IUOE 39 working for Solano County held an informational picket outside the Solano County Health & Social Services building. They alerted the public that because of Solano County’s irresponsible, bad-faith bargaining, a recruitment and retention crisis now endangers the public.
Solano County’s recruitment and retention crisis is pervasive throughout the health and social services department:
Sonoma classified staff & teachers pack County Board of Trustees meeting, delivering more than 100 signed petitions to protect students’ education
Thursday, November 6, members of SEIU 1021 and the Association of Sonoma County Office of Education (ASCOE)—including special education teachers, special education teaching assistants, licensed vocational nurses, accounting technicians, and more—packed the County Board of Trustees Meeting. They delivered more than 100 signed petitions.
Their message was clear: Students lose when bureaucracy grows. Superintendent Carter must put students first!
Vote YES on Prop 50: Gov. Newsom & Speaker Emerita Pelosi join unions in final push
SEIU 1021 SF Vice President Kristin Hardy spoke in support of Prop 50 at today's press conference
Monday, November 3, union members gathered at the IBEW Local 6 union hall to hear from Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelsoi, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren—the architect of California Proposition 50—before heading out to do a final push to get out the vote around San Francisco.
Napa Valley College classified professionals win historic contract victory, narrowly avoid strike
History was made on Wednesday, October 22, when Napa Valley College (NVC) classified professionals voted by 97% to ratify a groundbreaking contract that delivers wage increases, stronger job protections, and improved workplace rights.
The victory came after over 18 months of bargaining; speaking at board meetings; attending strike school; community outreach; and solidarity from members, faculty, and supporters across Napa.
SEIU 1021 members & allies stop wasteful spending on proposed Sonoma County building purchase
Tuesday, October 28, Sonoma County Counsel reported out that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors provided direction to their real property negotiators to terminate the purchase and sale agreement for 400 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Rosa, and discontinue negotiations to purchase the building. This outcome is a direct result of SEIU 1021’s members’ hard work and advocacy to prevent the misuse of public funds.
Vote YES on Prop 50: Congresswoman Lateefah Simon joins SEIU leaders at SEIU 1021 for virtual town hall
Panelists included the congresswoman, SEIU CA President David Huerta, SEIU 221 President Crystal Irving, and SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford & VP of Politics Ramsés Teón-Nichols
Monday, October 20, SEIU 1021’s San Francisco union hall turned into a studio for a live town hall on why it’s so important for union members and working people to vote YES on California Proposition 50. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon joined SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford and Vice President of Politics Ramsés Teón-Nichols in person, while SEIU California and USWW President David Huerta and SEIU 221 President Crystal Irving joined as panelists via Zoom.
SEIU 1021 members say, “NO ICE IN THE BAY!”
Last week, the Bay Area, spearheaded by SEIU 1021 members speaking out, rose up to oppose the threat of masked ICE goons and potentially even the National Guard invading our streets in Trump’s latest assault on cities that didn’t vote for him.
In San Francisco, thousands took to the streets to oppose this authoritarian overreach, rallying on the front steps of City Hall at noon and later marching from Embarcadero in huge numbers.
SEIU 1021 member leaders gather to strategize on protecting workers and communities
SEIU 1021 members from across Northern California came together in Vacaville on Friday, October 24, for an intense day of training and strategy. SEIU 1021 Executive Director David Canham and President Theresa Rutherford opened the event with urgent speeches about the growing threats facing working people in today’s political climate and the steps we must take now to defend our families and communities.
Solano County workers picket to protect public services as contract talks drag on
Tuesday, October 21, hundreds of members of Solano County’s unions—SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and IUOE Stationary Engineers Local 39—picketed outside the Solano County Health & Social Services Building to call on the Solano County administration to quit stalling at the bargaining table. This “Solano for All” coalition’s message was clear: We must reach a fair contract that retains qualified staff and invests in public services.
SEIU 1021 members join tens of thousands in the streets for No Kings protests across Northern California
Tens of thousands of people defending democracy took to the streets for No Kings protests on Saturday, October 18, across the Bay Area to voice fierce opposition to the injustices perpetrated by the Trump administration. They showed up and showed out to also demand ICE agents stop violently targeting the migrant community by snatching people up at their job sites, immigration courts, and even hospitals.
First-ever SEIU 1021 East Bay Summit brings hundreds together to build worker power
On Saturday, October 18, SEIU 1021 members from across the East Bay made history at our first-ever East Bay Summit.
“Don’t trash the town!” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announces illegal dumping blitz in partnership with SEIU 1021
Friday, October 17, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and other city administrators announced a major expansion of efforts to combat illegal dumping.
Members of SEIU Latino Caucus Convention in Puerto Rico commit to taking on Trump policies
In California, SEIU 1021 Latino Caucus plans to get out the vote for ‘Yes on Prop. 50’
Hundreds of SEIU members from around North America gathered for two days in San Juan, Puerto Rico for the SEIU International Latino Caucus Convention. SEIU 1021 members from Oakland, San Francisco, Stockton, and Fairfield assembled with members from Puerto Rico, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles to plan a course of action against the Trump administration policies that are terrorizing Latino communities.
Broad coalition of San Francisco community groups and unions call for boycott of Airbnb
On Wednesday, October 8, at 12pm, a broad coalition of community groups and labor unions gathered in front of the Airbnb headquarters to announce their launch of a boycott of Airbnb. The boycott is motivated by Airbnb’s ties to President Trump’s anti-worker agenda and massive cuts to public services, its avoidance of business taxes in San Francisco, and its contribution to the housing crisis. Activists are urging San Francisco residents to book elsewhere until Airbnb stops their greed.