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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.
San Francisco Superior Court clerks vote by 99% to authorize a strike
As court management stalls contract negotiations, court workers are ready to take matters into their own hands to get the courts back on track and end the delays and errors caused by mismanagement
Last Wednesday, October 9, San Francisco Superior Court clerks voted by 99% to authorize their contract negotiations team to call a strike if management does not make substantial progress toward meeting their biggest concerns.
Their contract expired September 30, with management having essentially refused to negotiate, instead requesting mediation. Meanwhile, a backlog of cases caused by short staffing, faulty technology, inadequate training, and mismanagement has continued delaying criminal and civil cases. In August, over 70 criminal cases were dismissed due to the delays.
San Joaquin County Courts members ratify new contract with big gains
SEIU 1021 members at San Joaquin County Superior Court ratified their tentative agreement last week by an overwhelming majority. The bargaining team was very pleased to reach what they’re calling a fair contract in trying economic times, especially considering that some courts in other parts of Northern California are instead asking their workers for furloughs and contract extensions.
North Central region hosts successful GOTV evening
Last week, SEIU 1021 members gathered at the Fairfield union hall for a spirited get out the vote (GOTV) evening, focused on urging the community to support the Harris/Walz ticket. The event brought together members committed to making their voices heard in the upcoming election.
La Clinica workers march for their community
Across the East Bay, La Clinica workers offer culturally appropriate healthcare services to diverse and underserved populations. The vital work they do helps thousands of people every week in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties. Unfortunately, La Clinica is badly understaffed, and workers there are falling far behind the cost of living in this region.
SEIU 1021 members rally to support SF Prop B to upgrade public health facilities
The bond measure won't raise taxes, but will ensure the safety and the future of SF General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, clinics, and others.
SEIU 1021 members, including President Theresa Rutherford and Vice President of Organizing Brandon Dawkins, were among dozens of community members and union workers who came out to Portsmouth Square in Chinatown in San Francisco last Wednesday, September 24.
They were there alongside Board of Supervisors President and SEIU 1021 endorsed mayoral candidate Aaron Peskin, Mayor London Breed, and other elected leaders and candidates to show support for Prop B.
SF Superior Courts staff rally to protest mismanagement resulting in delays, errors, and dismissals; warn of potential strike
Courtroom clerks sound the alarm on backlogged cases and mistakes from burnout and lack of cross-training that lead to longer wait times for people hoping for justice or sitting in county jail.
Short staffing and high caseloads are causing defendants to sit in county jail for longer periods of time to get their day in court and out of a cell, robbing San Franciscans of their constitutional right to a speedy trial. It’s also been causing misdemeanor cases to be thrown out.
Lateefah Simon to address the 2024 SEIU 1021 convention
New details announced about the upcoming member convention!
This weekend, over 600 SEIU 1021 members will be gathering in Sacramento for an exciting, empowering convention. We’re coming together to rally and strategize for our biggest challenges ahead: a critical election in the coming months and the ambitious priorities we’ll be fighting for over the next three years.
Among the strategizing, workshops, and entertainment at the convention, speakers include SEIU International Executive Vice President Joseph Bryant, Assemblymember Liz Ortega, and Dr. Bill Fletcher.
SF COPE hosts presidential debate watch party
The SEIU 1021 San Francisco Committee on Political Education (COPE) invited all SEIU 1021 members union-wide to join in a presidential debate watch party on Sept. 10.
Many members showed up, there was a lot of reaction in the room to Republican candidate Donald Trump’s remarks. Laughter would break out throughout his answers, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’s responses were met with applause .
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.
SEIU 1021 announces 2024 convention program & draft core plan!
On September 28, 600 SEIU 1021 members will be gathering in
Sacramento for an exciting, thrilling, empowering convention.
We’re coming together to rally and strategize for our biggest
challenges ahead: a critical election in the coming months and
the ambitious priorities we’ll be fighting for over the next
three years.
SEIU 1021 Lavender and Solidarity Committee represents at Oakland Pride
The Local SEIU 1021 Lavender and Solidarity Committee joined the 14th Annual Oakland Pride on Sunday, Sept. 8. Our members marched proudly on the parade route and hosted a booth to welcome festival goers and share information on how they support LGBTQ+ values within the union and in our communities.
Oakland Pride is a time to come together and celebrate a life lived fully no matter who you love. The non-profit led event has been dedicated to promoting equality, social justice, and civic engagement which are also values that are shared by SEIU 1021.
The sprint toward worker power begins today
A statement from SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford
While Labor Day can be a moment of reflection and appreciation for the U.S. labor movement’s considerable contributions to our society, we must also recognize its pivotal role this year.
SEIU 1021 hosts statewide political kickoff at San Francisco union hall
Members of 1021, 1000, 2015, USWW, CIR, CFA and others joined to start getting out the vote for VP Kamala Harris
Tuesday, August 27, members of SEIU 1021, 1000, 2015, USWW, CFA, and others gathered at the SEIU 1021 union hall in San Francisco to officially kick off the general election season.
Laguna Honda Hospital workers celebrate triumphant CMS recertification
After over 2 years of uncertainty, change, and fear, frontline workers managed to save LHH from closure and its vulnerable residents from displacement
Last Thursday, August 22, healthcare workers at Laguna Honda Hospital celebrated an incredible victory that seemed like a long shot two years ago: full recertification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Court workers in San Francisco rally for more staffing; in Alameda County, against furloughs
When 70 misdemeanor cases were tossed by San Francisco Superior Court officials earlier this month, San Francisco residents may have been surprised – but frontline court workers were not.