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SF Public Library workers rally to demand full-time jobs, security measures
As City’s drug and homelessness crises spill into public libraries, librarians fight to keep facilities safe for all
Over 100 San Francisco Public Library staff and other SF City and County workers rallied Tuesday, April 9, to demand that the SF Public Library take action to keep them and their patrons safe and more full-time jobs for the over half of all library employees currently part-time.
Marin Housing Authority members picket employer
Choosing to leave public housing residents living in dangerous, rodent-filled conditions, Marin Housing Authority management has declared an impasse on contract negotiations
Monday, April 15, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) – including maintenance staff, case managers, and housing locators – picketed their employer to protect Marin County’s most vulnerable.
“Body found cold at SFGH”: RNs testify to management about the severity of staffing crisis
Dozens of SEIU 1021 SF RNs showed up to bargaining to plead for more staffing
Thursday, April 11, San Francisco Department of Public Health negotiators were met with a wave of impassioned testimonials from SEIU 1021 registered nurses from the city’s public hospitals and community clinics. Dozens of RNs filled the bargaining room, putting a face on the staffing crisis decimating patient care.
Planned Parenthood Northern California workers unionize with SEIU Local 1021
Workers stood united in the face of anti-union intimidation tactics, with a supermajority signing cards
On Friday, April 12, a federal mediator confirmed that 77% of Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) workers signed union authorization cards to join SEIU Local 1021 and will be recognized as a union through voluntary recognition.
The mediator received 273 cards in support of forming a union, of which 245 were verified with signatures signed on or before January 22, for a 77% supermajority win.
Nurses rally for safe staffing at San Francisco’s public hospitals
Hospital workers from both SF General and Laguna Honda with SEIU1021 took to the front steps of the city’s only level 1 trauma center on Tuesday, April 4, to demand safer working conditions for all.
Nurses are often short staffed and find themselves traumatized while outnumbered. Some have to defend themselves from attacks by unruly patients while doing their best to provide care.
San Rafael city employees confront city council over public staffing crisis
San Rafael's public staffing crisis is putting children & families at risk
On Tuesday, April 2, SEIU 1021 members working for City of San Rafael – including childcare providers, street maintenance workers, librarians, and administrative staff – confronted San Rafael City Council over the public staffing crisis that is unnecessarily putting San Rafael’s children and families at risk.
Save the date! SEIU 1021 2024 Convention is coming soon!
SEIU 1021 members, mark your calendars! Hold the date for our SEIU 1021 Convention, scheduled for September 28-29 in Sacramento.
Under this year’s empowering theme “Dream, Organize, Fight, Win!” this convention will be a rallying point for our union’s collective vision and determination.
This fall, vote YES to keep oil wells out of your neighborhoods
Vote YES to keep SB 1137 to make sure new oil and gas wells have a mandatory 3,200 foot zone around them
The 700,000 members of SEIU California have recently announced their endorsement for the “Keep the Law” position on the Big Oil referendum to overturn a California law that prevents new oil and gas drilling from taking place where people live, go to school, or play.
Workers at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency say short staffing threatens their ability to implement the City’s new drug screening law for welfare recipients
Members at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency (HSA) protested short staffing in their department, which they say makes it impossible to implement a new law that requires them to screen welfare applicants for drug use before signing them up for county public assistance.
AFRAM’s SEIU 1021 event explores vital role of Black artists in labor movement
On Friday, March 22, the African American Caucus for SEIU 1021(AFRAM) committee hosted “The Black Artists Who Sparked Organized Labor,” an engaging event featuring renowned activist, author, and historian John William Templeton, who led discussions exploring the vital role of Black artists in shaping the labor movement.
Fast food workers and Starbucks partners push for their rights
Last week, Northern California saw abundant fast food workers and Starbucks partner actions! On Tuesday, March 19th, fast food workers in San Jose spoke before the City Council to demand Know Your Rights training for workers, many of whom are frequently exploited and abused.
Alameda Health System workers keep fighting for safety across the system
As their efforts to get a strong new contract with AHS management persist, AHS workers at Fairmont and John George Psychiatric Hospital rallied last Wednesday to protest the understaffing epidemic that has led to a serious safety crisis there.
Among the speakers was John George Psychiatric Hospital RN Handsel Meese, who spoke about being assaulted just a month ago when a patient got his hands around her throat. ”I could easily have been killed,” Meese said.
Marin Housing Authority Chapter President reflects on the racial justice nature of their contract fight
Since November 2023, Marin Housing Authority (MHA) employees have been fighting for a fair contract. Their main issue? According to employees, contractors such as Nan Mackay have been replacing union jobs and terrorizing Marin County’s most vulnerable with faked inspections and false eviction notices.
Celebrating political wins and historical milestones in SEIU 1021 Region A
SEIU 1021 is thrilled to announce a series of significant political victories across Napa and Solano Counties in Region A this primary season.
In Napa County, our endorsed candidates triumphed in crucial Board of Supervisors races, resulting in a historic milestone. The Napa County Board of Supervisors will become the first all-women board in the board’s 174-year history, with Amber Manfree securing the Napa BOS D4 seat, Liz Alessio retaining her position in Napa BOS D2, and Belia Ramos emerging victorious in Napa BOS D5.
Fast food workers hold rally in celebration of inaugural meeting of Fast Food Council
Workers across California demand Council address poverty wages, unstable hours, and harsh work conditions
On Friday, March 16, fast food workers from across California held a rally after the Fast Food Council’s inaugural meeting to demand the statewide body develop more robust industry-wide standards regarding poverty pay, working hours, and harsh workplace conditions.
Port of Oakland workers petition against an unfair firing
On March 14, 2024, members and supporters of SEIU 1021 at the Port of Oakland submitted a petition to the Port commissioners, bearing more than 100 signatures, calling for an investigation into the unjust dismissal of George Vaioleti, a union member and a dedicated employee of 17 years.
Their solidarity was unmistakable. They made their stance clear by donning union colors and wearing “Bring George Back” buttons in a call for justice. George expressed his gratitude for this demonstration of unity and support from his colleagues.
SEIU 1021 speaks up for public transit in the Bay Area
On Monday, March 18, Transit Worker Appreciation Day, SEIU 1021 BART Chapter President John Arantes spoke in support of SB 1031, new legislation that would fund Bay Area public transit in a sustainable way and prevent service cuts. “A thriving and equitable California relies on public transit,” Arantes said.
March 15: Rally in Oakland with fast-food workers as they take their seat on council
Hundreds of California fast workers officially formed a union with SEIU last week, and now they are headed to take their seat on the Fast Food Council on Friday, March 15.
The statewide Fast Food Council consists of California fast food workers, government appointees, and industry leaders that will help improve working conditions for the state’s over 500,000 fast food workers. It was created by the passage of AB 1228 last year.
ARC of SF members organize, win big victory in fight against bad management and payroll problems
SEIU 1021 members at the ARC of San Francisco have proven once again the strength of organizing in the workplace. And their story shows you don’t have to be in contract negotiations to organize and win when issues arise–including bad management.
Marin Housing Authority employees begin unfair labor practice strike to protect County’s most vulnerable
Monday, March 11, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) began an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is currently ongoing at the time of this writing Tuesday, March 12.
This strike comes after MHA employees voted unanimously on February 26 to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike.