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California College of the Arts Faculty and Students to Rally Tuesday over Planned Closure, Demand Support for Students and Staff

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 

Contact: Chelsea Fink, SEIU 1021 – (510) 435-8282, chelsea.fink@seiu1021.org

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Faculty, students, and staff will rally on Tuesday to demand that CCA President David Howse and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie cease their celebrations at the sale of the CCA campus and turn their efforts toward supporting the college community now facing layoffs and disrupted education due to the school’s closure.

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San Francisco Superior Court clerks to start unfair labor practice strike Wednesday if court management does not address staffing, training concerns
The strike will impact both the civil and criminal courts

**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201

San Francisco Superior Court clerks have notified court management that they will begin an unfair labor practice strike this Wednesday, October 29, if management’s bargaining team does not address their concerns around chronic short staffing and inadequate training in negotiations Monday and Tuesday. It would be the second strike in a year under CEO Brandon Riley’s tenure.

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Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions to Hold Press Conference with Special Announcement at Airbnb HQ

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 12:00 PM

Press Contacts: Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, 760-534-9958
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, 510-710-0201

(San Francisco, CA) On Wednesday, October 8, at 12pm, a broad coalition of community groups and labor unions will gather in front of the Airbnb headquarters to protest the company’s ongoing destructive impacts. They will also be making a special announcement at the press conference. 

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SEIU 1021 Statement Regarding Transit Funding Deal in SB 105 Budget Act:

Transportation is key to the economic success of the Bay Area. As we move forward to strengthen our economy in these challenging times, it is essential to provide the necessary support to shore up the system and to ensure sustainable success. As a union, we want to recognize the dedication and commitment of the workers who have kept the transportation system moving and ensuring that Bay Area communities get the support that they need to go about their lives.

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SEIU 1021 members at the City of Novato on strike on August 7, 2025

City of Novato Workers Begin Second Unfair Labor Practice Strike as City Council Refuses to Address Inequities
Novato's lowest paid workers have a proposal that would bring their pay in line with surrounding cities, and it wouldn't even cost more than the City's proposal. City Council refuses to hear it.

**MEDIA ADVISORY for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2**  

Contact: Ian Lee, ian.lee@seiu1021.org, (510) 384-7165  

Tuesday, September 2, the public servants who keep Novato running — including street maintenance workers, building inspectors, park recreation coordinators, and city planners — will begin an unfair labor practice strike to sound the alarm on City Council’s refusal to consider the needs of its lowest-paid workers whose services residents depend on.  

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Catholic Charities Workers 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

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MON. 7/21/25**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201

 

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As City of SF Moves to Evict Seniors With Severe Mental Illness, Residents & Family, Staff Rally in Protest
SFDPH’s move to close two floors of the BHC to convert it to a fully locked facility — as part of Mayor Lurie's promise to open 1500 new beds — would displace vulnerable adults, starting with seniors, threatening their stability & survival

**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 26**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, (510) 710-0201, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org

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SF City Workers to Bring Their Fight Against Layoffs and Service Cuts to Full Board of Supervisors

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1:00 PM

Press Contacts: Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, 760-534-9958 
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, 510-710-0201

(San Francisco, CA) As the full Board of Supervisors meets to deliberate the City’s budget, frontline city workers from IFPTE Local 21, SEIU Local 1021, and the SF Building Trades will make their case against layoffs impossible to ignore.