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San Francisco city and labor leaders gather to say NO on Prop 43
On Wednesday, October 7, city and labor leaders — including San Francisco Mayor Dan Laurie, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford, California Professional Firefighters President Darrell Roberts, and Evolve California Executive Director Ben Grieff — gathered in front of San Francisco Fire Department Station 5 to let the public know they are voting NO on Prop 43.
SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco MTA ratify new contract
Friday, October 9, SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SF MTA) ratified their union contract.
SEIU 1021 members stand with union demands from Palestine
On Friday, October 10, SEIU 1021 members took part in Oakland People’s Arms Embargo’s massive demonstration outside the Oakland offices of shipping giant FedEx. They rallied to draw attention to FedEx’s complicity in the genocide of Palestinians and to demand an end to FedEx military cargo shipments to Israel.
Among the 1021 members in attendance were North Coast Vice President Travis Balzarini, Non-Profit/Private Industry Chair Jeffery Dix, RN Industry Chair John Pearson, and Alameda Health Systems President and Retirement Security Committee Chair Maria Betancourt.
Join us at the Defend the Vote rally at SF City Hall
Thursday, Oct. 22
Our democracy is at stake. Republican lawmakers across the country are redrawing district lines to disenfranchise underserved and Black communities, and Trump’s Supreme Court is siding with them. These new maps are just one of the hurdles the GOP is putting up to make it harder for many Americans to vote and have their votes count.
Rideshare drivers, community advocates, and elected officials call on California Public Utilities Commission to increase local oversight over autonomous vehicles
On Thursday, October 8, driver leaders with the California Gig Workers Union and their community allies rallied outside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting in Sacramento to demand greater transparency, accountability and local control over commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs). The rally came ahead of a Commission vote on new rules governing how AVs are deployed and operated on California streets.
SEIU 1021 members at Dixon Unified School District overwhelmingly vote ‘YES’ on new contract
On Tuesday, October 6, SEIU 1021 members at Dixon Unified School District — including administrative support, financial services, food service, information technology, instructional support, maintenance, and operations — voted overwhelmingly in favor of their new successor contract covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Newsom signs AB 1601, opening a path to the first Sonoma County pension COLA since 2008
Sonoma County retirees are one step closer to their first pension cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 2008.
Sunday, September 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1601. The law gives the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors the flexibility to grant COLAs to county and Superior Court retirees and their beneficiaries, and to target that relief to the people who need it most.
Joy is resistance! Fourth annual Latino Heritage Celebration builds unity and strength through celebration
Some Friday nights are better than others, challenging all other Fridays to step up.
That was the case Friday, October 2, 2026 — the fourth annual Latino Heritage Celebration in Oakland.
On that particular Friday, more than 300 SEIU 1021 members and their guests packed Oakland’s Just Dance Ballroom for good food, inspiring words, and dances from across Latin America. From start to finish, the room was full of hugs, group photos, and laughter.
Bringing the heat: Santa Clara University teaching faculty and allies rally in high spirits despite high temps
On Wednesday, September 30, more than 100 Santa Clara University (SCU) teaching faculty, tenure-stream colleagues, students, elected officials, fellow union members, and community allies rallied on campus, undeterred by the heat, in a powerful show of solidarity with teaching faculty and the time, expertise, and dedication they bring to their students.
RSVP today for the Defend the Vote Rally
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
On Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m., SEIU 1021
members and community allies will gather on the steps of San
Francisco City Hall to stand together in defense of voting
rights, democracy, and justice. The Defend the
Vote event is being held in support of the March on
Washington and Defend the Vote 2026.
SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco Citywide project jobs and services by ratifying a contract extension
On Thursday, September 24, the 11,000 SEIU 1021 members at the San Francisco Citywide (or “miscellaneous”) unit — a far-reaching bargaining unit covering most city workers in numerous departments, including public works, human services, 911 dispatch, and public libraries — ratified their union contract. SEIU 1021 represents 3 bargaining units working for the City and County of San Francisco: Citywide, RNs, and MTA Service Critical. The latter two are not covered by this agreement.
Election Endorsements: Nov 3, 2026
Let’s elect pro-labor candidates and pass measures that help our communities!
Each election, SEIU 1021 members endorse candidates who will stand with us as we fight to win strong contracts and protect working standards.
Winning for our members is important. We do this by volunteering in elections and contributing to our Committee on Political Education (COPE) funds.
We urge members to participate in phone banking, canvassing, and other outreach initiatives to help us elect candidates who will fight for us and pass measures that will benefit workers across Northern California.
Click the links below to see what candidates and measures SEIU 1021 members have endorsed for the November 3, 2026 election, and see our upcoming volunteer opportunities here.
Peralta Community College District classified staff kick off bargaining with a united front
On Tuesday, September 22, nearly 100 SEIU 1021 members at Peralta Community College District (PCCD), along with community supporters, came together at Berkeley City College for the SEIU 1021 bargaining kickoff rally. Students, security guards, former PCCD staff, and passersby stopped, listened, asked questions, and stood with workers as members made clear why what happens at the bargaining table impacts everyone.
“We must protect working people!”
SEIU 1021 backs SF City Attorney’s lawsuit against Truth Social
Trump's social media app Truth Social is trying to enable insider trading by selling early access to Trump posts
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced today that he filed a lawsuit against Truth Social’s parent company for selling early access to Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts, aiding violations of federal ethics laws, and facilitating insider trading. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the People of the State of California, alleges Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Solano County members hit the streets for Mike Silva
SEIU 1021 Solano County members are taking action to help elect Mike Silva to the Solano County Board of Supervisors! Members will gather for a precinct walk on Wednesday, September 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blue Lagoon Brewing Company in Vacaville.
Silva stood alongside SEIU 1021 members on the Solano County strike line. Now, members have an opportunity to stand alongside Silva and select someone who will continue showing up for working people on the Board of Supervisors.
Stand with Santa Clara University teaching faculty for academic justice!
Sign the petition
Every day, faculty members invest their time and expertise in SCU and its students. They are central to the community that makes SCU the nationally renowned institution it is. Now it’s time for SCU leadership to invest in the people who contribute so much to make that distinction possible.
Your signature adds power to our voice at the bargaining table and shows that students, staff, alums, union members, and our community stand with us.
California certifies California Gig Workers Union
Union represents Uber and Lyft drivers, becomes largest rideshare driver union in the world
California’s labor board certified the SEIU California Gig Workers Union (CGWU) on Wednesday, Sept. 9, establishing the largest union of rideshare drivers in the world.
The victory comes after more than a decade of rideshare drivers organizing with SEIU to win a voice on the job, with SEIU locals 521, 721, and 1021 supporting gig drivers to build CGWU.
Gearing up for a contract fight, hundreds of SEIU 1021 Sonoma County members mobilize
On Wednesday, September 2, hundreds of SEIU 1021 Sonoma County members gathered at the Finley Community Center to prepare for their contract fight.
The chapter’s 17-person bargaining team led the meeting, representing clerical services & technical support, maintenance, social services, nursing, and supervisory bargaining units.
SEIU 1021 registered nurse industry summit focuses on building power for healthcare workers in uncertain political climate
On Thursday, September 3, SEIU 1021 registered nurses working for Alameda Health System and the San Francisco Department of Public Health gathered at the San Francisco union hall for the registered nurse industry summit in preparation for upcoming contract bargaining.
As they discussed strategy for their contract campaigns, members received a legislative/political update from Nurse Alliance members, as well as an update on the nursing labor market to provide valuable insights as they enter bargaining.