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Workers at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency say short staffing threatens their ability to implement the City’s new drug screening law for welfare recipients
Members at San Francisco’s Human Services Agency (HSA) protested short staffing in their department, which they say makes it impossible to implement a new law that requires them to screen welfare applicants for drug use before signing them up for county public assistance.
Celebrating political wins and historical milestones in SEIU 1021 Region A
SEIU 1021 is thrilled to announce a series of significant political victories across Napa and Solano Counties in Region A this primary season.
In Napa County, our endorsed candidates triumphed in crucial Board of Supervisors races, resulting in a historic milestone. The Napa County Board of Supervisors will become the first all-women board in the board’s 174-year history, with Amber Manfree securing the Napa BOS D4 seat, Liz Alessio retaining her position in Napa BOS D2, and Belia Ramos emerging victorious in Napa BOS D5.
Fast food workers hold rally in celebration of inaugural meeting of Fast Food Council
Workers across California demand Council address poverty wages, unstable hours, and harsh work conditions
On Friday, March 16, fast food workers from across California held a rally after the Fast Food Council’s inaugural meeting to demand the statewide body develop more robust industry-wide standards regarding poverty pay, working hours, and harsh workplace conditions.
March 15: Rally in Oakland with fast-food workers as they take their seat on council
Hundreds of California fast workers officially formed a union with SEIU last week, and now they are headed to take their seat on the Fast Food Council on Friday, March 15.
The statewide Fast Food Council consists of California fast food workers, government appointees, and industry leaders that will help improve working conditions for the state’s over 500,000 fast food workers. It was created by the passage of AB 1228 last year.
ARC of SF members organize, win big victory in fight against bad management and payroll problems
SEIU 1021 members at the ARC of San Francisco have proven once again the strength of organizing in the workplace. And their story shows you don’t have to be in contract negotiations to organize and win when issues arise–including bad management.
Marin Housing Authority employees begin unfair labor practice strike to protect County’s most vulnerable
Monday, March 11, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) began an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is currently ongoing at the time of this writing Tuesday, March 12.
This strike comes after MHA employees voted unanimously on February 26 to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike.
Alameda Health System workers to rally for safety
As SEIU 1021 workers at Alameda Health System continue bargaining a new contract, they’re calling attention to the violence and unsafe conditions so many of them are subjected to.
They’ll be rallying on Wednesday, March 20, at noon at John George Psychiatric Hospital to say “no more!” All SEIU 1021 members are welcome to come show support and solidarity, and can RSVP with the Member Resource Center by calling 877-687-1021.
SEIU 1021 member Cassandra James wins Solano County Board of Supervisors election
Cassandra James, a proud SEIU 1021 member, has emerged victorious in the election for supervisor in Solano County District 1. It’s not just a win for her, or for SEIU 1021, but for working people in Solano County.
With an unwavering commitment to advocating for diverse communities, working people, and the next generation, Cassandra’s victory is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and community engagement.
City & County of SF members: Join us for Strike School on Wed., March 13, at 5:30 p.m.
For us to win a contract that addresses our biggest problems, the City needs to know we're serious & ready to do whatever it takes.
San Francisco City and County workers HAVE THE RIGHT TO STRIKE,
as affirmed by the California Public Employment Relations Board
(PERB) last summer.
A strike is a big deal. It’s the most important tool in the union
toolbox. It’s also the last resort when the employer is breaking
labor laws and workplace issues cannot be successfully resolved
through usual channels like contract negotiations and grievance
procedures.
Join us Wednesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Sydney
Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes St., SF for Strike School. You’ll
learn:
Union members rally for Prop 1 with Gov. Newsom at SEIU 2015 in San Francisco
They then headed out to knock on doors and make calls to get out the vote.
On Monday, March 4, the eve of the primary election, members of SEIU 1021, SEIU 2015, building trades unions, and other unions filled SEIU 2015’s San Francisco union hall to rally for Proposition 1. The rally had a special guest: the ballot measure’s own author and chief proponent, Governor Gavin Newsom.
Proposition 1 would create a $6.4 billion bond that would pay for the construction of new treatment beds and housing for people struggling with mental health and severe substance abuse.
Rescheduled dates for SEIU 1021 AFRAM event with John William Templeton
February is over, but it's not too late to celebrate Black history!
February rained us out, but the AFRAM Committee is thrilled to announce the rescheduled dates for our highly anticipated event series, “The Black Artists Who Sparked Organized Labor,” featuring the esteemed activist, author, and historian John William Templeton.
These talks and historic walks are not only enlightening, but a great opportunity to get to know fellow union members and to get inspired.
The rescheduled dates are:
Organizing works: Starbucks agrees to come to the bargaining table with unionized workers
For the past several years, Starbucks workers across the country have been fighting to form a union at their stores. The coffee giant has fought viciously against these efforts, spending an estimated $240 billion on union-busting efforts.
Over 1000 San Francisco city workers rally and release new report to shed light on wasteful contracting out
The report, titled ‘Selling Out San Francisco,’ examines six contractors and reveals several issues with how the City contracts out essential services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contacts:
Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, (760) 534-9958
Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510)
710-0201
(San Francisco, CA) — On Tuesday, February 27, over one thousand San Francisco city workers represented by IFPTE Local 21, SEIU Local 1021, and other City unions rallied outside of 49 South Van Ness Avenue to draw attention to the wasteful contracting out.
Starbucks workers in Antioch call on the community to come support their sip-in
Come to 3421 Deer Valley Rd. in Antioch at noon on Thurs., Feb. 29!
On February 20, the workers calling for a union at Starbucks stores had their biggest day ever. They filed for union elections at 21 stores across the country on a single day.
This Thursday, Feb. 29, the workers at one of those stores, in Antioch, are calling for community members to come support them in their fight for a union at a “sip-in.”
Marin Housing Authority members vote unanimously to authorize a strike to protect Marin County’s most vulnerable
Monday, February 26, SEIU 1021 members at Marin Housing Authority (MHA) voted to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike, should one become necessary. The strike authorization vote passed unanimously.
Join us at 49 S. Van Ness Ave. Tues. 2/27 at 12 p.m.
No contract, no peace! Let's keep the pressure on!
Wow–we did that! SEIU 1021 San Francisco City and County members turned out in force January 17 at City Hall and again last Friday, February 16, at SF General Hospital. We were over 500 members strong Friday–and DPH heard us loud and clear.
We were united and our message was powerful: To provide the quality public services SF residents and visitors need, the City MUST fill its vacant positions and STOP wasteful contracting out.
Takeaways are still on the table. That means we have to keep the pressure on.
Over 500 San Francisco city workers rally against outsourcing at SF General Hospital
Amidst the City’s rejection of their latest demands to stop wasteful contracting out, city workers came together to say: “We don’t want to go on strike, but all options are on the table.”
Last Friday, February 16, over 500 San Francisco city workers represented by SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and other unions rallied outside of San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center to shed light on the dangerous impacts of understaffing. In bargaining with unions, the City administration has recently rejected demands to prevent wasteful spending on contracting out.
Alameda Health System workers picket outside Highland Hospital to demand safe staffing and an end to “heartbreaking” mismanagement
“The situation across Alameda Health System is breaking my heart right now.”
On Wednesday, February 14, hundreds of Alameda Health System workers picketed outside Oakland’s Highland Hospital to protest the chronic understaffing problem that’s leading to unsafe working conditions and compromised patient care. The spirited rally included workers from emergency room nurses to environmental health workers and featured a group of dressed-up cupids.
150+ gig drivers caravan to Uber HQ as part of national day of action
On Valentine’s Day last Wednesday, February 14, just a week after Uber celebrated its first profitable year since its IPO, more than 150 drivers with the California Gig Workers Union and Gig Workers Rising joined a national gig worker day of action. They came together to demand an end to low pay and unfair deactivations.
Democracy in action: Make a plan to vote in the March 5 primary!
The March 5 primary is just around the corner, and it’s an important election for working people – especially for people like SEIU 1021’s public sector and publicly-funded nonprofit workers.
These elections will have significant impacts on the services our members provide and on the communities we serve. Particularly important is the statewide Proposition 1, which, if passed, will put six billion dollars a year into mental health programs and housing.