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After Overwhelming Public Outcry, SFMTA Takes Crossing Guard Cuts Off the Table
After the crossing guards’ union alerted the public that a proposal to eliminate school crossing guards would be presented at Tuesday’s SFMTA board meeting, crossing guards, parents, and even students themselves spoke out — and won.

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201

SAN FRANCISCO: Wednesday, February 19, SFMTA directors notified SEIU 1021, the crossing guards’ union, that eliminating the school crossing guard program was off the table.

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“Management can claim this is all about money, but that simply is not true.”

Superior Court of Alameda County Superior Court Workers Countywide Strike CONTINUES
Unfair Labor Practice Strike Continues on Thursday, February 20

Chris Flink, flink [at] seiu1021.org, 510.701.9637

 

Oakland, CA – Alameda County Superior Court workers are continuing their unfair labor practice strike on Thursday February 20. After a full day on the strike line on Wednesday, the workers say Court management still isn’t hearing what they have to say.

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Superior Court of Alameda County Workers Are Going on STRIKE Countywide
Unfair Labor Practice Strike Wednesday, February 19 

Chris Flink, flink [at ]seiu1021.org, 510.701.9637

 

 Oakland, CA – After months of bargaining and the expiration of their contract on December 31, 2024 Alameda County Superior Court workers are going on an unfair labor practice strike on Wednesday, February 19. At issue are a pervasive understaffing problem with nearly one in five positions unfilled, workers being pressed to perform tasks they aren’t trained to do, degrading the quality of service and impeding the work of the County’s justice system, and pervasive bad faith at the bargaining table.

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Workers From 8 Bay Area Museums to Rally Outside California Association of Museums Conference in SF, Demanding Collaboration & Livable Wages

Workers From 8 Bay Area Museums to Rally Outside California Association of Museums Conference in SF, Demanding Collaboration & Livable Wages
In the face of mounting attacks from the highest levels of power, staff from the region’s most prominent museums are urging their directors to settle fair contracts and share power to save these institutions for future generations.

**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WED., FEB. 19**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201

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Vacaville Unified School District Classified Staff Vote to Ratify Contract with Supermajority ‘Yes’ Vote

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Contact: Chelsea Fink, chelsea.fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282

VACAVILLE, CA -  On Wednesday, February 5, Vacaville Unified School District classified staff, including maintenance workers, nutrition workers, paraprofessionals, student supervision workers, custodians, clerical workers, and bus drivers voted to ratify their new two-year contract, with a nearly unanimous ‘yes’ vote.

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Strike averted for City of Berkeley
City employees have reached a tentative agreement amid unfair labor practices after months of contract negotiations with management

The Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Leader Association workers came to a tentative agreement for a new contract with the City of Berkeley just two days before their second strike was schedule to begin. They have been negotiating with city leaders since February, and working with an expired contract since June 26.

In early August, City of Berkeley workers went on a two-day strike at Berkeley Day Camp. Then on Oct. 14, they picketed outside of City Hall to call for a fair contract before voting by 93% to authorize a strike.

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Oakland City Employees Sound Alarm Over Proposed Budget Cuts
Will Show a Better Way Forward for the City’s Finances Monday, November 19

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Press Contacts: Luke Thibault, lthibault@ifpte21.org, 760-534-9958

Chris Flink, flink@seiu1021.org, 510-701-9637

(Oakland, CA) City employee unions are sounding the alarm over dangerous and irresponsible budget cuts proposed by the City of Oakland’s Administration, which threaten critical services to residents. A coalition of unions—including IAFF Local 55, IFPTE Local 21, SEIU Local 1021, and IBEW Local 1245—are demanding immediate action to protect essential city services.

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City of Berkeley Workers to Strike Citywide
The Unfair Labor Practice Strike Is Scheduled for November 20 and 21

Contact: Chris Flink, flink@seiu1021.org, 510.701.9637

Berkeley, California—City of Berkeley workers in SEIU Local 1021 have given the City of Berkeley official notice that they intend to strike on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21, to protest the City’s unfair labor practices. The Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Leader Association workers have been negotiating over their contract with City of Berkeley leaders since February, and their contract expired on June 26.

Article SEIU 1021 President Theresa Rutherford

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.

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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

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THUR., OCT. 10**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, 510-710-0201, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org

SAN FRANCISCO: On 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.

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Statement from SEIU 1021 SFUSD Classified Chapter President on Superintendent Matt Wayne School Closure Announcement

Contact: Chelsea Fink, Chelsea.Fink@seiu1021.org, (510) 435-8282

SFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne announced today that the Board of Education will consider closing and merging thirteen schools at its meeting on November 12. This list of schools raises serious concerns about the fate of San Francisco students and families and the dedicated staff who support these schools. Dr. Wayne claims these closures meet their 2023-24 school year criteria, but what does that mean for our community? 

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SF Superior Courts Staff Rally to Protest Mismanagement Resulting in Delays, Consequential Errors, and Case Dismissals
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

**MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUES., SEPT. 17**

Contact: Jennie Smith-Camejo, jennie.smith-camejo@seiu1021.org, (510) 710-0201
Ella Sogomonian, ella.sogomonian@seiu1021.org, (415) 686-5075

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.