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An Attack on One of Us Is an Attack on Us All
SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford’s Statement on ICE Arrest of San Francisco-Born U.S. Citizen, Daughter of Union Members
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Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, (510) 710-0201, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org
From SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford:
“We’ll see each other on the front line to continue this fight!”
East Bay Vice President Derrick Boutte spoke truth to power at the STOP THE TRUMP TAKEOVER rally on Saturday
Union members are under attack by Donald Trump and his MAGA allies. Recently, the administration unilaterally and illegally stripped more than 400,000 federal workers of their union protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other federal organizations.
SEIU 1021’s advocacy stalls privatization of SFGH Behavioral Health Center services
Members and residents came to the SF Civil Service Commission and raised serious concerns with the City's plan
Monday, August 18, SEIU 1021 members at San Francisco General Hospital’s Behavioral Health Center (BHC) showed up at the SF Civil Service Commission meeting at City Hall to speak out against the SF Department of Public Health’s request for funding for a contract that would privatize the BHC’s services. Thanks mostly to 1021 members’, staff’s, and residents’ comments to the commissioners, they voted to table the proposal until the September meeting for more time for both sides to discuss and improve the plan.
City of Fairfield members build community solidarity in lunchtime action
SEIU 1021 members working for the City of Fairfield took to the streets at lunchtime last Wednesday, August 13, to make their fight for a fair contract more visible to the community and to build solidarity across Fairfield.
From housekeeping to vice president: Derrick Boutte’s journey of service, solidarity, and leadership
Earlier this year, SEIU 1021 members in the East Bay elected Derrick Boutte as their regional vice president—and for many, it was a familiar choice. A longtime leader, Derrick also serves as president of SEIU 1021’s African American Caucus (AFRAM). But beyond his union titles, he’s a proud father, a sports enthusiast, and a man deeply committed to labor and community. Known for stepping up when others need help, Derrick has built a career—and a reputation—on meeting challenges head-on and bringing people together in solidarity.
Baker Places members unanimously vote to ratify tentative agreement
The new contract makes important gains despite very challenging budget cuts
SEIU 1021 members at Baker Places in San Francisco — a nonprofit organization that provides supportive housing and wraparound services for people living with HIV, mental health conditions, and/or substance abuse — voted unanimously last week to ratify their tentative agreement.
City of Novato members execute successful 3-day unfair labor practice strike
From Tuesday, August 5, to Thursday, August 7, the SEIU 1021 members who keep Novato running — including street maintenance workers, building inspectors, park recreation coordinators, and city planners — conducted an unfair labor practice strike.
City services were significantly disrupted:
City of Novato members begin unfair labor practice strike to combat staffing crisis
Today, Tuesday, August 5, the SEIU 1021 members who keep Novato running — including street maintenance workers, building inspectors, park recreation coordinators, and city planners — began an unfair labor practice strike.
The unfair labor practice strike follows a 98% strike authorization vote passed by the SEIU 1021 bargaining unit on Tuesday, July 29.
SEIU 1021 members at Felton Institute deliver petition demanding respect & voice on the job
Felton management has 2 anti-union proposals on the table & is making unilateral changes that negatively impact staff & kids
Thursday, July 31, about a dozen SEIU 1021 members at Felton Institute’s Family Developmental Center in San Francisco joined together to deliver a petition signed by 95% of the bargaining unit to management.
HomeRise members ratify new contract by over 95%
Last week, SEIU 1021 members at HomeRise, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco formerly known as Community Housing Partnership that provides supportive housing and wraparound services to individuals, seniors and families experiencing homelessness, ratified a new contract by over 95%.
SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford honored as a “Voice of Change” by the San Francisco Women’s Political Committee
Wednesday, July 23, SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford was honored as a “Voice of Change” by the San Francisco Women’s Political Committee (SFWPC) at their annual Summer in the City fundraising event.
SEIU 1021 members join nationwide Families First Day of Action
On Saturday, July 26, at Snow Park in Oakland, SEIU 1021 members, community groups, and other activists from across Northern California joined people in 50 states across the nation in peaceful protest to demand our families come first — not billionaires, not authoritarians, and not corrupt politicians.
“Keep fighting!”
SEIU 1021 members speak out for services and a fair contract for the City of Oakland
Oakland’s unions have been working hard to settle a fair new contract with with the City of Oakland for months. The City, remarkably unified behind newly sworn in Mayor Barbara Lee, is trying to plan for economic uncertainty created by MAGA Republicans’ Big Brutal Bill, which funds massive tax cuts for already wealthy individuals and profitable companies by cutting more than a trillion dollars from Medicaid and other programs that help people survive.
SEIU 1021 members at Catholic Charities SF rally to protest poverty wages for frontline workers as executive pay skyrockets
Workers report high turnover, chronic short staffing, and difficulty recruiting new staff due to poor pay and working conditions as the organization increased pay for its top earners by an average of 36% through raises, bonuses, and new positions
When frontline workers at Catholic Charities San Francisco—who do critical work from housing assistance to medical case management and legal services for unhoused, formerly unhoused, elderly, and other highly vulnerable residents—learned from recent reporting in the SF Chronicle that CEO Ellen Hammerle was raking in exorbitant pay while demanding concessions and claiming they can’t afford a $25/hour minimum wage in line with SF city workers, they were incensed.
“Good Trouble Lives On”: Union members, community unite at Capitol to demand justice
Last Thursday, July 17, hundreds gathered on the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a powerful day of action in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis. The protest, called “Good Trouble Lives On,” brought together union members, immigrant rights advocates, and community organizers to take a stand against the Trump administration’s attacks on civil and human rights, especially its escalating immigration enforcement actions.
SEIU 1021 members rally to protect healthcare as Trump’s big bad bill guts Medi-Cal
We have to fight corporate greed and protect healthcare for all of us
Hundreds of Alameda Health System workers and community members rallied today outside Oakland’s Wilma Chan Highland Hospital. They were speaking loudly and proudly about the cruel $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that provide health and safety to millions of Americans. These cuts take money from working people through taxes in order to give huge tax cuts to ultra-wealthy corporations and individuals.
Labor loves Cool J!
Hip-Hop legend LL Cool J refuses to cross picket line in solidarity with striking Philadelphia workers
When workers stand up for dignity and respect, real allies show up. That’s exactly what hip-hop legend LL Cool J did this past week—refusing to cross a picket line in Philadelphia and pulling out of a major 4th of July performance in support of striking municipal workers.
LL Cool J had been scheduled to headline the Wawa Welcome America Festival on July 4, but when he learned that AFSCME District Council 33 workers were on strike, he took a stand.
Save the date! Help us rally for funding public healthcare
Highland Hospital
Tuesday, July 15, 12 p.m.
As many as one in eight Californians could lose their healthcare as a result of the recently passed BIG UGLY BILL. The bill blows a $30 billion hole in California’s budget: Without fast action from our leaders, the effects of this will land on every SEIU 1021 member.
Join our rally at Highland Hospital in Oakland next Tuesday, July 15, at noon to demand California’s elected officials end corporate greed and protect public health!
Packing city council chambers, City of Richmond workers call for a fair contract
Last Tuesday, dozens of City of Richmond members with hundreds of years of combined experience filled city council chambers to demand a fair contract. The workers’ contract, and have been at the table for months, trying to get Richmond officials to address the staffing issues that keep Richmond residents from getting the services they deserve.
Trump & Congressional Republicans’ Big, Terrible Bill slashes $1 trillion from Medicaid
It's all to pay for tax cuts for the richest, and they've saved the worst for after the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump signed his so-called “One Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill” into law late last Friday, guaranteeing outcomes that will be anything but beautiful. Despite major pushback from constituents across the U.S., members of Congress passed the U.S, budget bill along party lines, 218-214, with only two Republicans voting against it. The bill will force nearly $1 trillion in devastating cuts over ten years to a considerable lifeline for 70 million low-income Americans: Medicaid.