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SEIU 1021 members at Asian Health Services win historic contract
SEIU 1021 members working for Asian Health Services (AHS) voted last week to approve a historic new three-year contract after eight months of tense negotiations.
“I am very happy about the COLA that we are getting,” said Apple Lo, a medical clinic technician at Asian Health Services. “The wage increase will solve the problem of retention and staffing issues we have been having for the past three or four years.”
Unwavering Mendocino County workers confront Board of Supervisors over staffing crisis
County has no understanding of its finances
Today, September 26, Mendocino County workers rallied at the Board of Supervisors meeting to confront the Board over the County’s staffing crisis.
The resurgence of labor unions: a closer look at approval ratings and Gen Z’s support
In recent years, labor unions in the United States have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity and support. Two significant developments highlight this trend: the soaring approval ratings for labor unions, reaching their highest point since 1965, and the growing support from Generation Z, the newest generation entering the workforce.
$25 minimum wage for healthcare workers heads to governor’s desk
SB 525, which passed the CA State Legislature on Thursday, is a huge win for clinic workers
Healthcare workers–especially those working at California’s community clinics–scored a huge victory last Thursday, September 14, when the California State Legislature passed SB 525.
Fast-food workers win big on final day of legislative session
Last Thursday, September 14, was the final day of the legislative calendar for bills to pass the California State Legislature. Assembly Bill 1228 passed, marking a watershed moment for the state’s nearly 500,000 fast-food workers.
Long live Hot Labor Summer
Historic UAW strike set to keep things toasty as seasons shift
Roughly 13,000 auto workers walked off the job Friday in a historic stand-up strike against the Detroit Big Three – General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford. United Auto Workers (UAW) members have come together under the leadership of union president Shawn Fain to present a list of game-changing demands.
SEIU 1021 celebrates Oakland Pride
Last weekend, members of the Social and Economic Justice (SEJ) Committee and the Lavender Caucus showed up and out for Oakland Pride. The SEIU 1021 contingent marched down Broadway in the Pride Parade from Oakland City Hall to 20th Street. Another group of members held down the very popular SEIU 1021 Pride Booth, which drew hundreds of visitors.
Join the SEIU Climate Summit
Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Whether we’re at home or work, all of us need to deal with our changing climate. This year, we’ve had a hot, dry summer, floods, fires, and even hurricane-strength storms hitting Los Angeles. It’s time for union action!
As union members, we’ve seen the power we have to make changes at our workplaces, and we’ve felt the impact we can make politically. At the SEIU Climate Summit, we’ll build the skills and connections we’ll need for our 200,000 SEIU members across California to take decisive action to protect ourselves and the environment we all inhabit.
Marin Water staff protest proposed concessions at board of directors meeting
Tuesday, September 5, Marin Municipal Water District staff marched on the MMWD Board of Directors meeting in response to district management’s continuing demands for concessions on retiree healthcare for future employees, without compensating for the takeaways with commensurate increases to already subpar salaries.
NLRB ruling paves the way for an increase in union organizing
August 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made a groundbreaking ruling in the CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, case that changes the game in union organizing.
Asian Health Services members gear up to strike Sept. 20
More than 300 SEIU 1021 members employed by Asian Health Services (AHS) are gearing up for an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike starting next Wednesday, September 20.
The strike follows over seven grueling months of frequently delayed negotiations. AHS management has consistently failed to fully address their concerns or provide critical information, leading to multiple ULP charges.
HealthRIGHT 360 workers join rally to end overdoses at SF City Hall
The rally aimed to raise awareness of the overdose epidemic in SF--and how the renewed War on Drugs is killing people
Last Thursday, August 31, on International Overdose Awareness Day, over 100 advocates and community members rallied on the steps of San Francisco City Hall. They protested public policies that are failing to address the city’s overdose epidemic and advocated for real public health solutions. SEIU 1021 members from HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization providing integrated primary medical, mental health, and substance abuse care across California, joined the rally.
California State Controller Malia Cohen launches audit of Mendocino County
On Friday, September 1, California State Controller Malia Cohen launched an audit of Mendocino County’s financial records. The audit comes in response to a formal request from SEIU 1021 North Coast Regional Vice President Mary Sandberg, who wrote her to express concerns about the County’s inability to provide accurate financial data – a situation that has severely hindered labor negotiations between the County and its employees.
Clinic workers advocate for SB 525 at the state capitol
Last Tuesday, August 29, healthcare workers from across California rallied at the state capitol in downtown Sacramento. They were calling on lawmakers to support SB 525, a groundbreaking bill that would establish a $25 minimum hourly wage for healthcare professionals.
This wage would address staffing shortages by improving retention of existing healthcare workers and attracting new talent to the field. By pioneering this national wage standard, California hopes to set an example for the entire country.
Driverless cars threatening lives and livelihoods of workers across San Francisco
Blocking intersections, almost running over pedestrians, delaying an ambulance carrying a car accident victim to a hospital: Driverless cars are behind some of the latest issues San Francisco faces.
On August 10, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved resolutions granting additional operating authority for Cruise LLC and Waymo LLC to conduct commercial passenger service using driverless vehicles in San Francisco. The approval includes the ability for both companies to charge fares for rides at any time of day.
Mendocino County workers take fight against takeaways to the Board of Supervisors
Today, Tuesday, August 29, Mendocino County workers rallied at the Board of Supervisors meeting to defend county services. The rally comes after members voted last month by 92.4% to authorize a strike.
For the past five months, the county administration has refused to negotiate in good faith with its employees — all while staffing levels continue to hemorrhage. Fighting for the community’s access to road crews, public health nurses, children’s social workers, and other vital county services, County workers feel that the situation has become untenable.
Join SEIU 1021’s Lavender Solidarity Committee at Oakland Pride: September 9 & 10!
Members of SEIU 1021’s Lavender Solidarity Committee will be out and proud at Oakland Pride from September 9 to 10!
SEIU Local 1021 is a proud sponsor of Oakland Pride.
“I hope SEIU 1021 members actively participate in Oakland Pride this year. We are expecting a bigger contingent than we’ve had in previous years and a livelier booth at the festival,” said Eileen Berkun, chair of the Lavender Solidarity Committee. “We want people to have fun while we showcase our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice.”
SEIU 1021 leaders participate in endorsement process of U.S. Senate race
SEIU 1021 member leaders participated in the SEIU California State Council’s endorsement meeting for the 2024 United States Senate election in California last weekend. They joined SEIU locals and affiliates across California in a show of worker political power.
Asian Health Services workers vote unanimously to authorize strike
Administration's inaction on staffing concerns pushes workers toward drastic action
After eight months of stalled negotiations and delays, SEIU 1021 members at Asian Health Services (AHS) voted by 100% to authorize a strike if their bargaining team calls for one. Over 80% of the chapter’s membership voted.
A nonprofit agency that receives federal HHS funding, AHS provides primary, mental health, and dental care and case management to over 50,000 patients, most of whom are low-income and many of whom are immigrants and refugees.
San Francisco Starbucks workers win landslide union election
The store on 9th & Irving is San Francisco’s second Starbucks to unionize in recent months
Last week, Starbucks workers at the 9th and Irving store in San Francisco, California, won their election for union representation by a landslide. They voted YES for their union by a count of 13 to 5. This is the second San Francisco Starbucks to win a union election, after the Castro Starbucks location, which voted to form a union a year ago.