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Alta Regional Center Chapter ratifies historic contract with overwhelming support
SEIU Local 1021’s Alta Regional Center chapter, which serves Californians with special abilities across the greater Sacramento region, has voted to ratify their new collective bargaining agreement in a landslide, with over 90% approval.
La Clínica workers picket across the East Bay
Hundreds of La Clínica de la Raza workers picketed outside nearly a dozen worksites across the East Bay on Monday, December 16, to protest mismanagement and understaffing.
SEIU 1021 members help drive Alameda County to divest
Organizers and workers from across Alameda County successfully pressured the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to vote to develop an ethical investment policy that, when implemented, could move tens of millions of dollars in investments out of companies profiting from genocide in Palestine and Israel’s system of apartheid.
Come out and support La Clínica workers at their info picket!
Monday, December 16, noon - 1:30 p.m., across the East Bay
The nearly 900 SEIU 1021 members at La Clínica have been fighting for a contract for months, but management has so far refused to address their concerns around staffing, fair wages, and more.
That’s why on Monday, December 16, La Clínica workers across the East Bay will be picketing: to tell management it’s long past time to hear what their workers are saying.
All SEIU 1021 members are welcome! Come show your support for these crucial frontline healthcare workers this holiday season.
City of Berkeley CSU / PTRLA members win a great new contract
After long months of bargaining and a planned unfair labor practice strike for November 20 and 21, City of Berkeley members in the CSU / PTRLA chapter have won a strong contract. They voted by 93% to ratify it. They will now enjoy more than two dozen improvements to their contract.
Union efforts pay off in 2024 local elections
Our work this election cycle saw inspiring victories across Northern California. SEIU 1021 endorsed 201candidates and ballot measures, and our volunteers spent over 11,000 hours contacting voters.
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.
SEIU 1021 members at Sacramento City Unified Schools celebrate nearly unanimous ‘yes’ vote to ratify new contract
On Tuesday, November 19, SEIU 1021 Sacramento City Unified School District members voted overwhelmingly to ratify their new ‘23-’25 tentative agreement. The bargaining team had been in negotiations since May.
They won this strong new contract thanks to members’ solidarity and commitment to show up and speak up at meetings and the bargaining team’s hard work negotiating for over six months.
Bay Area Discovery Museum employees announce majority support to unionize, demand union recognition
On Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., the proud employees who keep Bay Area Discovery Museum functioning — including teachers, program coordinators, visitor service coordinators, and administrative staff — announced they had secured majority support amongst their coworkers to unionize with SEIU Local 1021.
After delivering a letter to their board of directors demanding union recognition, Bay Area Discovery Museum employees celebrated the announcement of their union by sharing short speeches outside the Museum.
La Clinica workers vote by 98% to strike!
Workers at La Clinica de la Raza, who offer culturally appropriate healthcare services to diverse and underserved populations across the East Bay, have been bargaining with management for months to get a fair new contract.
SEIU 1021 members at Felton Institute rally against imposition of unfair offer
SEIU 1021 members at the Felton Institute’s Family Developmental Center in San Francisco rallied during their lunch break on Friday, November 8.
They have been in wage reopener negotiations for months. Despite giving the four top executives alone almost $100,000 in raises in 2023—enough to give the entire staff a 3% raise—they have made minimal movement at the table, claiming it’s the best they can do on their budget.
We will keep fighting.
Statement on 2024 Election
Dear union siblings,
Like so many of you, I watched yesterday’s election results come in with deep disappointment. We looked forward to turning a page on one of the most divisive chapters in this country’s recent history. We worked hard to make that happen. While we knew all along that this outcome was very possible, perhaps even probable, we were determined to prevent it.
This morning, I am more determined than ever to stay in this fight and see it through. Our communities need and deserve nothing less.
The election is days away! What are you doing to make an impact?
The countdown is on! We are just days away from the November election. SEIU 1021 members have been working around the clock to support pro-labor candidates here at home and at the nation’s capital.
We have been knocking on doors, picking up the phone, and sending postcards to swing states across the country to support grassroots initiatives, local candidates, and to help elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as our next President and Vice President of the United States.
SF Superior Court members go on strike
The successful one-day strike shut down nearly all court business, including the high-profile Momeni trial
Thursday, October 24, the San Francisco Superior Court was forced to cancel trials, hearings, arraignments, and nearly all other court business as about 200 courtroom clerks went on strike.
At the heart of the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike was court management’s refusal to negotiate in good faith, particularly on the inadequate staffing and training issues that have already caused over 70 misdemeanor cases to be dismissed and that continue to cause unnecessary delays and errors that can be very consequential to people’s lives.
Classified workers stand firm in the fight for fair contracts at Vacaville Unified School District
On October 24, SEIU Local 1021 classified workers at Vacaville Unified School District ignited a rallying cry after seven grueling months of contract negotiations. Over 50 members in purple gear asserted their demands for a fair contract that protects accessible healthcare coverage.
Their message was clear: The time for compromise is over, and they will not settle for anything less than the dignity and respect they deserve.
Del Norte County SEIU 1021 members confront Board of Supervisors over staffing crisis threatening the community
Tuesday, October 22, the public servants who keep Del Norte County running – including mental health professionals, child nutrition specialists, building inspectors, and registered nurses – confronted the Board of Supervisors over the staffing crisis threatening the Del Norte community.
Biden-Harris administration cancels $74 billion in student loan debt for public service workers
The Biden-Harris administration announced last week it had approved an additional $4.5 billion in student loan relief for more than 60,000 student loan borrowers working in public service—including educators, nurses, social workers, armed service members, and first responders.
Those new approvals marked a major milestone: $74 billion in student loan debt has been cancelled for 1 million public service workers.
2nd annual Latino Heritage Celebration highlights diversity, tradition & culture
The event featured mariachis, Aztec dancers, Brazilian dancers, and plenty of time for members to network and dance
The second annual SEIU 1021 Latino Heritage Celebration last Friday, October 18, was a huge success. Hundreds of SEIU 1021 members and their guests from across Northern California, including as far away as San Joaquin County gathered at the Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland for a festive night of food and entertainment representing numerous Latin American countries and cultures.
Sonoma County SEIU 1021 members secure 25% more airport safety workers
Tuesday, October 15, Sonoma County SEIU 1021 members successfully pushed the Board of Supervisors to increase the number of airport operation specialists (frontline staff in charge of airport safety) from 8 to 10 at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
A call for fairness: SEIU Local 1021 members demand action from Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
On Thursday, October 15, the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) board meeting became a stage for nearly 30 passionate members of SEIU Local 1021. United in purple and purpose, these dedicated LVJUSD classified workers gathered to voice their frustrations over the district’s prolonged stalling in negotiations. Their presence was a powerful reminder of the urgent need for equitable treatment and respect in the workplace.