City of Oakland
City of Oakland
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Know Your Rights: Weingarten Rules
Chapter meetings are always the last Wednesday of the month.
A union on the move: City of Oakland chapter fights layoffs and WINS!
It’s been a very busy time for the City of Oakland chapter. MONTHS ago, the City announced more than 100 layoffs. SEIU 1021 fought hard every day, demanding answers and accountability from the City, rallying and holding press conferences, working in coalition with other unions, exerting political pressure, and finding creative solutions to save jobs.
Help make a political difference in Oakland!
Support Barbara Lee, Kara Murray-Badal, and the half-cent sales tax
Ballots will drop for Oakland’s April 15 special election in just weeks, and SEIU 1021 members are hitting the streets to make a difference. This election is vital, with Oakland trying to dig out of a long-standing budget issue. It’s all hands on deck to elect Barbara Lee as the Town’s next mayor, alongside Kara Murray-Badal as District 2 councilmember, while passing the vital half-cent sales tax to stabilize revenues and beat back layoff threats.
City of Oakland workers keep up the fight against layoffs
The City of Oakland recently issued layoff notices to more than two dozen SEIU 1021 members, and many workers belonging to other Oakland unions. Oakland’s union coalition has been fighting back hard against these cruel cuts that seek to balance the budget on the backs of working people.
SEIU 1021 members show up for Oakland’s special election
Vote for Kara Murray-Badal, Barbara Lee, and the half-cent sales tax April 15
The City of Oakland has a special election coming up on April 15, and SEIU 1021 members are showing up to support candidates and policies that will protect jobs and services. On Saturday, February 1, 1021 members came out to support the candidate we’ve endorsed for Oakland’s District 2 city council seat: Kara Murray-Badal.
Yes! I Want to Join the Contract Action Team
Step Up Today and Help Us Win
Our contract with the City of Oakland will expire in just a few months, and we have a LOT of work to do to make sure we win a strong new contract that protects our rights and rewards our work.
A Chapter Action Team (or CAT) helps our union win by:
SEIU 1021 members speak out against Oakland’s budget cuts
Budget cuts voted on by Oakland City Council members last week threaten jobs and city services.
These budget cuts will impact many of our fellow union members who work hard to keep the city as safe and clean as possible.
Not only will public safety be affected, layoffs and reassignment are expected for city workers including about 30 public works employees.
Once again, city workers in Oakland band together to fight off service cuts and budget mismanagement
On Monday, November 19, a coalition of Oakland city workers from several unions called a press conference to present a budget roadmap for Oakland, a city that badly needs one. The coalition was fighting against budget problems that are driving city administrators to propose service cuts and even potential layoffs, as threatened by longtime Councilmember Noel Gallo.
Elections are coming up for Chapter Secretary and Bargaining Team
Nominate yourself or someone else.
Chapter Secretary Nominations
Per SEIU 1021 City of Oakland Bylaws, notice is hereby given of an election for the chapter Secretary position.
Deadlines:
RSVP for Chapter Meeting
Wed., Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Our contract expires on June 30, so we need to start getting ready NOW. Come to the chapter meeting to get informed, inspired, and involved!
Make sure to vote by November 5! Our Oakland endorsements:
- MAYOR: Vote NO on recall
- CITY COUNCIL: Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Carroll Fife, Erin Armstrong, Iris Merriouns
All endorsements: seiu1021.org/election2024
City of Oakland park equipment operators take action for better wages and a safer workplace
SEIU 1021 members working in the City of Oakland’s parks department had for years been asked to use improperly rated, unsafe equipment to take care of the parks that everyday Oaklanders enjoy. After months of calling out these hazardous working conditions, these city workers had had enough and took action.
Oakland City Council passes budget without job cuts
Layoffs & service cuts are off the table for now, contingent on the sale of the Coliseum
The Oakland City Council voted in favor of the mayor’s budget proposal on Tuesday, July 2, saving SEIU 1021 members from any immediate threat of job cuts.
The days leading up to the vote grew contentious as city workers fought against proposed changes that would cut public services and jobs. They packed the council chambers alongside community allies and activists leading up to the vote and on the day of the vote, urging council members to stick with the initial plan to backfill a deficit with the sale of the Coliseum.
Members protest proposed budget cuts to Oakland City services
Unions representing Oakland city employees united on Friday, June 28, to together protest a proposal that would address a historical budget deficit by slashing funding to critical services, including firefighters and police.
Members of SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 gathered in front of City Hall at Frank Ogawa Plaza in the afternoon, donning their union colors and holding up signs that read, “Chop from the top!”
SEIU 1021 and a union coalition fight against layoffs in Oakland
In the face of serious budget issues in the City of Oakland, SEIU 1021 members have spoken up repeatedly alongside other working people. On Tuesday, May 14, they called on City Council and Mayor Sheng Thao to prioritize services for the community and avoid furloughs, layoffs, and other cuts.
City of Oakland members speak out against service cuts, layoffs, and furloughs
Last summer, SEIU 1021 members worked closely with Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and progressive councilmembers, including Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, Carroll Fife, and Rebecca Kaplan, to ensure that the city’s budget reflected Oakland values, even in the face of significant deficits.
Help Fix Oakland’s Budget Deficit: Rally at City Council, Tuesday, April 16
Fight Furloughs, Layoffs, and Service Cuts
Rally at City Council
Tuesday, April 16
3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.
City Hall, Oakland
The City of Oakland is facing a $175 million budget deficit, and union members must speak out to keep the budget from being balanced on the backs of City workers and residents who depend on the services we provide.
We need to work together to make sure our jobs are protected and our services aren’t interrupted.
Here’s how you can help:
SEIU 1021 City of Oakland Chapter Election Notice 2024
SEIU LOCAL 1021 CITY OF OAKLAND CHAPTER
NOTICE OF 2024 ELECTION
Governed by SEIU Local 1021 Chapter Bylaws Template
Seven Chapter Officer Positions Open for Election:
All Chapter Officers Shall Serve Two-year Terms (The term of office for these officers shall end March 31, 2026). The member running for office must have been a member in good standing for at least one (1) year and be employed within a bargaining unit represented by the Chapter.
SEIU Local 1021 City of Oakland
Safety Update, August 2023
City of Oakland workers are are in a crisis of unsafe working conditions. Department after department has reported attacks, abuse, and unsafe assignments.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
According to our contract (Section 8.4.2.8, pages 72-3), you can get Traumatic Incident leave if you witness or are involved in a traumatic incident (including stalking, threats, violence, and more).
SEIU Local 1021 City of Oakland General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, July 26, in person at 100 Oak St. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. or via Zoom
Agenda
– Worker safety
– Traumatic Incident Leave (TIL)
– City-wide short-staffing
Click here to join by Zoom. (Meeting ID: 834 9033 1422)