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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.
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.
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.
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.
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for Immigrants
Get info, download materials, find trainings & ways to take action here
With the Trump administration escalating threats against immigrants—from increased ICE raids to an attempt, for now blocked indefinitely by a federal judge, to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented mothers and those on temporary tourist, student, or work visas (unless the father is a citizen or legal permanent resident)—immigrant communities are understandably worried.
The 2024 SEIU Local 1021 Convention was a weekend of unity, inspiration, and action
Over 600 member leaders and staff attended the SEIU 1021 Convention– the most people ever in attendance.
Held Saturday, Sept. 28 & Sunday, Sept. 29
Hundreds pledge to Get- Out-The Vote Locally.
The triennial SEIU Local 1021 Convention, held Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, was a dynamic celebration of solidarity and collective action. It marked a pivotal moment for hundreds of enthusiastic members.
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California gig drivers win union, establish largest union of rideshare drivers in the world
In a historic milestone, the Public Employee Relations Board verifies that California Gig Workers Union has drivers’ support to represent Uber and Lyft Gig rideshare drivers across California
On Friday, August 7, gig drivers in California won their union, establishing the largest union of gig rideshare drivers in the world. The California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the state agency overseeing gig drivers newly-won collective bargaining rights, informed the California Gig Workers Union (CGWU) that the organization had reached the threshold to represent gig drivers across the state.
SEIU 1021 members at Bay Area Discovery Museum overwhelmingly pass strike authorization vote
The proud employees who keep Bay Area Discovery Museum running passed a strike authorization vote by 92% last Wednesday, July 15. The vote included workers from Museum Experience, School and Community Programs, Facilities, Exhibits, Membership and Visitor Services, Research and Evaluation, and Development. The move now authorizes their union negotiating committee to call for a strike, if they determine it is necessary.
Take action to STOP LAYOFFS & cuts to public services in San Francisco!
Our rally Wednesday, June 4, was POWERFUL. Over 2,000 City union
members and community members showed up at City Hall at noon to
protest Mayor Lurie’s budget, which would lay off over 100 union
members and eliminate well over 1,000 vacant positions.
We need every single one of those positions to provide
the services San Francisco residents depend on.
2025 SEIU 1021 Executive Board Election Results
We have concluded the ballot count for the SEIU 1021 Executive
Board election. You can find the results of the election
here:
SEIU 1021 2025 Official Election Results
SEIU 1021 Election Results Ballots Cast
Please see the current list of offices and certified candidates
for SEIU 1021’s 2025 local-wide election:
List of Offices and Certified Candidates 2025 (as of December 20, 2024)
Please note the following documents:
Official Clarification #1: PO Box (10-17-24)
Official Clarification #2: SCU (10-30-24)
Official Clarification #3: Candidate Forums (12-20-24)
Official Clarification #4: Winner By Acclamation Races (12-20-24)
Official Clarifications #'s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 (1-14-25)
Official Clarification #14: Ballot Count Summary Access for 2016 and 2019 (1-22-25)
For the list of E-Board Candidate Forum emails, please see below:
- 2025 Nomination Petition
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - English
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Chinese
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Tagalog
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Vietnamese
- SEIU 1021 Nomination and Election Notice 2025 Members - Español
- 2025 E-Board Candidate Forum Emails (12-20-24)
- Candidate Forum (1-5-25)
- Candidate Forum (1-14-25)
- Candidate Forum (1-19-25)
- Candidate Forum (2-4-25)
- Candidate Forum (2-6-25)
- Read more
New contracts for over 16,000 City & County of San Francisco workers ratified, eliminating risk of strike
Members of SEIU 1021 working for the City & County in dozens of classifications, including registered nurses and SFMTA parking control officers, voted by large supermajorities to ratify tentative agreements reached over the past two months
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2024**
Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
The threat of a widespread San Francisco city worker strike is officially over: Large supermajorities of members of SEIU 1021, the union representing over 16,000 city workers, have voted to ratify agreements reached with the City and County across three collective bargaining units.
SEIU 1021 Executive Board Statement Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
Monday, November 6, the SEIU 1021 Executive Board held an urgent meeting after hearing concerns from dozens of members across Northern California about the need for the union to join labor unions and organizations around the world about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Executive Board members discussed the situation at length and decided to issue the following statement as a first step.
