On Wednesday, February 5, SEIU 1021 members at Vacaville Unified School District voted to ratify their new two-year contract with a nearly unanimous ‘yes’ vote.

Classified workers are encouraged that with this new contract, members will be safer on the job and receive the support they need to strengthen and maintain an environment for students and staff to thrive. Highlights in the contract include a $20 minimum wage, no cuts to healthcare, improved health and safety protections, and a one-time bonus.

“Our bargaining team worked relentlessly to get this new contract that benefits all our classified workers and our students,” said Barbra Hamilton, VUSD chapter president. “Our members came together more than ever, and it shows through our hard-won improved safety protections and wage increases, as well as the removal of a dangerous healthcare reduction.”

After over ten months of negotiations, members engaged in numerous actions with support from community allies, including a successful rally in front of the VUSD district office, speaking out at several VUSD school board meetings, and a packed strike school.

“When we stand together, our students and staff are better for it,” said Hamilton. “When we fight, we win!”

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