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San Francisco Superior Court Clerks Give 3-Day Notice to Begin Open-Ended Unfair Labor Practice Strike
Unless management agrees to a deal that addresses the longstanding staffing and training issues that currently plague the courts, the courts will effectively be shut down starting this Thursday, February 26.

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

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

Today, Monday, February 23, San Francisco Superior Court clerks gave court CEO Brandon Riley notice of their intent to strike starting Thursday, February 26. 

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As public hearings about cuts to public healthcare loom, workers will rally to protect the safety net

Oakland, California — On Wednesday, February 11, Alameda Health System (AHS) employees united in SEIU Local 1021 will rally at noon in front of Wilma Chan Highland hospital to fight the mass layoffs imposed by AHS management. On the 11th, AHS management will also post notices about an upcoming hearing, scheduled for February 25, required by the` Beilenson Act, which requires such a hearing when a county board proposes significant changes, including reductions in services, to medical services at county facilities.

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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.