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Hundreds of San Francisco City Workers to Rally for Staffing, Against Outsourcing at SF General Hospital
Amidst the City’s rejection of their latest demands to stop wasteful contracting out, city workers come together to say: “We don’t want to go on strike, but all options are on the table.”
MEDIA ADVISORY for Friday, February 16, 2024, 12PM
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org,
(510) 710-0201
Juliana Park, jpark@ifpte21.org, (408) 921-2187
On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Frontline Planned Parenthood Workers Say a Union Will Strengthen Their Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Planned Parenthood Northern California Workers announced they have supermajority support for a union as demand for legal abortion has quadrupled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving clinics short-staffed and overwhelmed
Contact: Chelsea Fink,Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
Northern California – On Monday, January 22, the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Planned Parenthood Northern California workers announced they have supermajority support to form a union. Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision ended federal protection for abortion rights, demand at some California clinics has quadrupled, straining the ability of clinicians, nurses, administrative and support staff, and social workers to sustain heavier workloads.
Hayward Unified Classified Workers Ratify Historic Contract, Increasing Wages and Worker Protections for SEIU 1021 Members
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
Thousands of San Francisco City Workers Rally to Protect Public Services as Contract Negotiations Begin
In light of last summer’s PERB ruling that the SF City Charter cannot prohibit strikes, City workers are gearing up to do whatever necessary to protect the critical services they provide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
SEIU 1021 Members at City College of San Francisco Vote to Ratify Contract With Over 99% ‘Yes’ Vote
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Friday, January 12, SEIU 1021 members working for the City College of San Francisco (SFCCD) voted to ratify their new three-year contract, with 99.4% voting ‘yes.’
Hundreds of San Francisco City Workers Rally as They Head Into Tough Contract Fight
In light of last summer’s PERB ruling that the SF City Charter cannot prohibit strikes, City workers are gearing up to do whatever necessary to protect vital public services
MEDIA ADVISORY for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 12PM
Press Contacts:
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
Felton United Workers Unanimously Ratify Long-Awaited New Contract, Raising Wages and Improving Health and Safety Conditions
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SEIU Local 1021 Felton United Workers voted unanimously this week to approve a historic new three-year contract after a year and a half of frustrating negotiations. On Wednesday, December 27, members voted to ratify the strongest contract they’ve ever had with Felton, with 100% of voting members supporting the new contract.
Despite Dysfunctional Board & Challenging Circumstances, Mendocino County Workers Move Forward to Ratify Union Contract
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Contact: Ian Lee, ian.lee@seiu1021.org, (510) 384-7165
UKIAH, CA – Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, 700 Mendocino County workers – including road crews, public health nurses, and children’s social workers – voted to ratify a union contract with a 77% “yes” vote.
SEIU 1021 & Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to Provide Nearly 2,000 Local Kids in Need with Coats, Toys at Toy Drive Giveaway
The partnership has met its goal for this year’s toy drive to double donations and the number of children served.
**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES. 12/19**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Joins SEIU Local 1021 To Fill Two School Buses for Annual Toy and Coat Drive
Local labor, community, and nonprofit organizations come together to pack two buses with toys and coats for children in need
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
OAKLAND, CA – On Friday, December 1, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Assemblymember Mia Bonta will join members and leaders of SEIU Local 1021, SEIU Local 2015, Hayward Unified School District, Oakland Firefighters IAFF Local 55, IFPTE Local 21, the YMCA Head Start, and Parent Voices of Oakland and more for the annual holiday toy and coat drive kickoff.
San Francisco Unified School District Classified Workers Ratify Strongest Contract Ever with District
SEIU 1021 SFUSD members move closer to pay parity with City and County employees doing similar work
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Thursday, November 16, SEIU 1021 San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) members voted to ratify a new three-year contract with a 96% ‘yes’ vote. This contract is the strongest agreement SFUSD custodians, student nutrition service workers, and clerical workers have ever had with the District.
San Francisco Unified School District Classified Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on Game-Changing Contract
If SEIU 1021 SFUSD members ratify the agreement, they will move much closer to pay parity with City and County employees doing similar work
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Tuesday, October 17, the SEIU 1021 San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with management on a new three-year contract. After four years without a raise, a year of bargaining, and a 99.7% ‘yes’ strike vote, the hard work of the bargaining team and committed members turning out for actions and attending open bargaining sessions paid off with the strongest agreement SFUSD classified workers have seen.
SEIU 1021 Members at San Francisco Unified School District Classified Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On Tuesday, October 3, SEIU 1021 members working for San Francisco Unified School District voted to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike. A resounding 99.5% voted yes.
Asian Health Services Workers Reach Tentative Agreement, Win Historic Contract
Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
OAKLAND, CA – On September 12th, the SEIU 1021 Bargaining Team of Asian Health Services (AHS) reached a tentative agreement with management to settle on a new three-year contract. After eight months of bargaining, rolling pickets, a 100% ‘yes’ strike vote, strike school with a nearly 70% attendance, and the hard work of the bargaining team and committed members, workers have won their strongest contract with AHS to date.
FAIRFIELD STARBUCKS WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 23, 2023
CONTACT
General: starbucksmedia@workers-united.org
Local: chris.flink@seiu1021.org, 510.701.9637
FAIRFIELD STARBUCKS WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING
Fairfield, California — Yesterday, Starbucks workers at the 1450 Travis Boulevard store in Fairfield, California, filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to unionize with Starbucks Workers United.
An Invaluable San Francisco Institution Is Saved, Thanks to Hard Work and Partnership
Statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Approval for Medi-Cal Recertification
Today is an exciting day for SEIU 1021 members at Laguna Honda Hospital: After over a year of hard work, Laguna Honda has been approved for recertification by the Medi-Cal program, which over 95% of our patients rely on. This victory cannot be overstated. It not only means that Laguna Honda’s doors will remain open, that our medically fragile patients will not be shipped elsewhere to their detriment, and that our members will keep their jobs.
Federal judge issues decision ordering Starbucks to cease & desist interrogating and threatening workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT
General, starbucksmedia@workers-united.org
Local, Chris Flink, flink@seiu1021.org, 510-701-9637
Federal judge issues decision ordering Starbucks to cease & desist interrogating and threatening workers
SAN FRANCISCO STARBUCKS WORKERS WIN LANDSLIDE UNION ELECTION
The store on 9th & Irving is San Francisco’s second Starbucks to unionize in recent months
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2023
CONTACT
General: starbucksmedia@workers-united.org
Local: Chris Flink, chris.flink@seiu1021.org, 510.701.9637
SAN FRANCISCO STARBUCKS WORKERS WIN LANDSLIDE UNION ELECTION
The store on 9th & Irving is San Francisco’s second Starbucks to unionize in recent months
Felton Institute Workers and Community Rally to Demand Critical Health and Safety Improvements and a Fair Contract
Management’s refusal to address ongoing safety concerns, negotiate a fair contract, and stop interfering with their employees’ union organizing efforts have workers and SF Supervisors furious
Contact: Chelsea Fink, chelsea.fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282
Management’s refusal to address ongoing safety concerns, negotiate a fair contract, and stop interfering with their employees’ union organizing efforts have workers and SF Supervisors furious
SEIU 1021 Vice President Requests State Controller Audit of Mendocino County
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Contact: Ian Lee, ian.lee@seiu1021.org, (510) 384-7165
UKIAH, CA – On Friday, August 4, 2023, SEIU 1021 Vice President Mary Sandberg made an official request to California State Controller Malia Cohen’s Office to conduct an audit and review of Mendocino County’s financial condition. A copy of the official letter can be found here.
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