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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.
Amid ongoing issues, San Francisco Human Services Agency members rally for safer working conditions
On Thursday, September 3, Human Services Agency (HSA) SEIU 1021 members rallied outside their Mission Street office to demand that management address two serious workplace issues: the need for increased jobsite safety through protective plexiglass and adequate workspace.
Waterpark Unity Day a huge success! Nearly 600 members and families join in the fun
Nearly 600 SEIU 1021 members and their families from across Yuba, Butte, Shasta, Sutter, Solano, Sacramento, and Napa counties (also known as Region A) came together for a day of fun, family, and union solidarity at the Region A Waterpark Family Day on Saturday, August 29, at Sunsplash Water Park in Roseville.
Yuba, Butte, Shasta, Sutter, Solano, Sacramento, and Napa county members celebrate major wins at the bargaining table and ballot box
SEIU 1021 members across Yuba, Butte, Shasta, Sutter, Solano, Sacramento, and Napa counties (also known as Region A) are celebrating major victories in the nonprofit sector and at the ballot box, demonstrating what workers can accomplish when they organize and stand together.
At ChildStart, an early childhood education provider, members won substantial raises ranging from 8% to 30%, recognizing their essential work and helping recruit and retain experienced staff.
SB 1246 advances, brings California one step closer to setting critical safety standards for autonomous vehicles
Some good news for Californians concerned about autonomous
vehicle safety: The Assembly has advanced SB 1246 (Cortese),
which, if Governor Newsom signs the bill, would establish
statewide standards for remote autonomous vehicle (AV)
operations, strengthen communication with first responders, and
enhance support for local emergency personnel responding when AVs
block traffic or interfere with emergency services.
New Community Medical Center union ratifies first contract
Historic first contract secures just cause protections, guaranteed evaluation-based raises, and a joint labor-management partnership
Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses at Community Medical Centers are celebrating a major milestone after voting overwhelmingly to ratify their first-ever union contract as members of SEIU Local 1021. The contract was approved by 100% of voting members on Thursday, August 13. It covers RNs and LVNs across CMC clinics and crowns 13 months of determined bargaining for the unit that organized in June 2025.
The more than three-year agreement, running from August 25, 2026 through December 31, 2029, delivers three landmark wins for frontline caregivers:
DUSD members make it clear to school board, “no contract, no peace”
At the Thursday, August 20, Dixon Unified School District board meeting, DUSD SEIU 1021 union members continued to advocate for fair wages, benefits, working conditions, staffing, and job security as their contract remains unsettled. These may seem like straightforward and critical issues to address; the district’s ongoing delay tactics suggest otherwise. The concerns raised by members are not just contract issues; they are factors that directly affect whether experienced employees can afford to stay with Dixon Unified and whether the district can attract and retain qualified staff.