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As City of SF moves to evict seniors with severe mental illness, dozens of residents & family, staff rally in protest
SFDPH’s move to close two floors of the BHC to convert it to a fully locked facility would displace vulnerable adults, starting with seniors, threatening their stability & survival
The City & County of San Francisco is getting a $21 million state grant for renovations to create new locked psychiatric beds and has decided the Behavioral Health Center (BHC) at San Francisco General Hospital is the place to do it. The problem? There are 82 people with several mental health conditions already living in its Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Facility (ARF) — so the City is telling them they will have to move out.
SEIU California Gig Workers United pushes Senate Labor Committee to pass AB 1340
Wednesday, June 25, more than 100 Uber and Lyft drivers with SEIU California Gig Workers United packed the state capitol, urging the Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee to pass AB 1340. The bill, which would give rideshare drivers the right to unionize and negotiate with gig corporations over wages and working conditions, cleared the committee.
“We Are One”: SEIU 1021 celebrates Juneteenth
Hosted by the Social and Economic Justice Committee at SEIU 1021 Union Hall, San Francisco
SEIU 1021 members, staff, and community came together in celebration and solidarity at this year’s Juneteenth event Friday, hosted by the union’s Social and Economic Justice Committee (SEJ) under the theme “We Are One.” The evening was filled with powerful performances, personal reflections, and vibrant Black joy as the union honored the resilience and contributions of the Black community in the ongoing fight for justice and liberation.
Planned Parenthood Northern California workers ratify first union contract with 96% support after 8 months of negotiations
Historic contract brings major gains for frontline healthcare workers
SEIU 1021 members at Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) have made history! After eight months at the bargaining table, more than 350 dedicated frontline healthcare professionals voted overwhelmingly to ratify their very first union contract on Friday, June 27.
SF city workers occupy Board of Supervisors meeting, are arrested to protest proposed layoffs & cuts
Tuesday, June 17, frontline San Francisco city workers staged a peaceful civil disobedience action to disrupt the Board of Supervisors meeting. The sit-in protest, which halted the meeting for over an hour and a half and in which 11 union members were arrested, was designed to bring attention to the devastating impact that proposed layoffs will have on essential public services, including public health, emergency management, and homelessness services.
Alameda County Superior Courts workers vote overwhelmingly to ratify their tentative agreement!
"We know now how much power we have to stand up and speak up."
After extended bargaining and the first unfair labor practice strike in decades, Alameda County Superior Courts workers have ratified a new contract. They voted by more than 93% to accept the new agreement, which runs through December of 2026.
Calling on SEIU 1021 members to support the restored funding of the SF Community Ambassadors Program! #DontCutCAP
San Francisco Mayor Lurie’s budget proposal for the City and County includes the immediate “sunsetting” and end to the Community Ambassadors Program (CAP), a vital and impactful community safety and neighborhood engagement program.
Fairfield workers rally for a fair contract and a responsible city budget
SEIU 1021 members rallied on the steps of Fairfield City Hall Wednesday, June 18, to demand a fair contract, respect on the job, and a responsible city budget that invests in public services—and in the people who provide them.
The rally brought out workers from across city departments—public works, dispatch, code enforcement, administrative support, and more—who marched, chanted, and stood united to call for an end to stalling at the bargaining table and a real commitment to the people who keep Fairfield running.
Residents, family & staff of SFDPH’s Behavioral Health Center deliver petition to protest facility’s closure
The City plans to close the BHC and displace 82 vulnerable residents
Monday, June 16, SEIU 1021 members working for the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Behavioral Health Center (BHC) flooded the SF Public Health Commission meeting alongside the BHC’s residents and their family members to deliver a petition — and heartfelt pleas — not to displace the 82 vulnerable residents.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves Measure C 5-year plan
Landmark investment in early childhood education, child care workers, and family support services moves forward
On Tuesday, June 10, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the 5-year plan for Measure C. The vote officially unlocks $209 million annually to expand child care access, boost pay for early educators, and support working families across the county.
A message of solidarity from 1021 Members for Palestine with the Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions
SEIU 1021 Members for Palestine are speaking up for international peace in the face of ongoing and escalating violence in the Middle East.
SEIU 1021 members, police demand Novato City Council respect the community’s democratic mandate regarding Measure M
Tuesday, June 10, the SEIU 1021 members who keep Novato running — including street maintenance workers, building inspectors, park recreation coordinators, and city planners — joined local law enforcement to speak out at the regularly scheduled city council meeting.
June 14 “No Kings” protest fills Sacramento with creative energy and community spirit
On Saturday, June 14, the west steps of the California State Capitol came alive with voices of resistance and vibrant energy. A sea of handmade signs highlighted the creativity of this one part of the nationwide “No Kings” day of protest. What began as a counter to a bloated, costly military parade in Washington, D.C., timed with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and former President Trump’s birthday, became a moving display of unity and civic engagement in a time of division and uncertainty.
2000 city workers & community members rally to tell SF Mayor Lurie: Don’t cut jobs or services!
More than 2,000 City union members and labor supporters rallied at San Francisco City Hall last Wednesday, June 4, to protest Mayor Daniel Lurie’s budget, which would lay off over 100 union members and eliminate well over 1,000 vacant positions. Every single one of those positions is needed to provide the services San Francisco residents depend on.
“The real deficit is being driven by rich corporations who benefit from our work,” explained SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford to the crowd who lined the front steps.
SEIU 1021 members defend free speech in public hearing after retaliation for Gaza solidarity action
SEIU 1021 members at Alameda Health System (AHS) took the witness stand at a Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) hearing this past week. They were there to support the union’s unfair labor practice (ULP) prosecution against AHS for retaliating against a peaceful, union-led campaign last fall at AHS.
Community, unity, and resistance on display in Sacramento & SF to stop deportations and free David Huerta
On Monday, June 9, hundreds of community members, labor unions, and elected leaders joined in powerful shows of solidarity at the Stop Deportations, Citizenship for All rally in Sacramento and at rallies in San Francisco. The energy was high as people from all walks of life spoke out against the inhumane immigration policies tearing families and communities apart.
Fairfield mayor caught threatening SEIU 1021 members after public comments
At a recent Fairfield City Council meeting, SEIU 1021 members gave calm public testimony calling for management to bargain in good faith.
As they exited the chambers, Mayor Catherine Moy was caught on a hot mic saying, “Those people better stop or I’m gonna go out there and whoop their a*.”*
SF Organized Labor & Community to Gather in Protest of the L.A. ICE Raids & Demand SEIU CA President David Huerta Be Released From Federal Custody
Media Advisory for June 9, 2025
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Carlos Rivera, carlos.rivera@seiu1021.org, 415-378-2376
Assembly advances historic gig drivers’ collective bargaining legislation
Wednesday, June 4, the California State Assembly advanced Assembly Bill 1340 (Wicks, Berman), giving California’s more than 800,000 rideshare drivers the opportunity to form a union and negotiate with corporations like Uber and Lyft over their pay and working conditions. The bill now goes to the state senate.
Free David Huerta & Stop ICE Raids Now
Statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford
From SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford:
“Friday, June 6, 2025, David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West (USWW), was injured and unlawfully detained while exercising his First Amendment rights as an observer during a massive ICE raid in downtown Los Angeles, during which at least 44 individuals were arrested. He has been released from the hospital but currently remains in ICE custody for reasons that are unclear. His arrest reminds us of the dangers of unchecked power and the urgency of collective action.