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• Press Release | October 10, 2023

  Humboldt County In-Home Care Providers Reach Tentative Agreement with County Board of Supervisors on New Union Contract

  Eureka, CA – On Monday, the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers of SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union representing nearly 450,000 caregivers across California, reached a tentative agreement  for a new Union contract with the Humboldt County Board...

  Livable WageRegion 6Humboldt County
• Press Release | October 6, 2023

  Fresno County’s long-term care providers escalate their call for a livable wage and improved benefits 

  County continues to hold their healthcare hostage, forcing providers to choose between a modest cost of living adjustment or reduction to healthcare benefits. Fresno, CA – Fresno County in-home care providers and members of SEIU Local 2015 – the nation’s...

  Region 3Fresno County Board of Supervisors
• Media Advisory | October 6, 2023

  Fresno County’s long-term care providers escalate their call for $20 wagefloor  & access to healthcare in a rally at the Fresno BOS office

  **MEDIA ADVISORY** WHEN:          Tuesday, October 10, 20238:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.  WHERE:Fresno Hall of Records2281 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93724 WHO: Fresno County long-term care workers (members of SEIU 2015); Supporters and allies from the SEIU Local...

  Region 3Fresno County Board of Supervisors
• Press Coverage | October 4, 2023

  Humboldt County caregivers union frustrated with county in negotiations

  

  The Humboldt County chapter of a national union representing In-Home Support Services workers has lacked a contract for just under two years, and the organization voiced frustration with the county over its reluctance to provide wage increases. SEIU Local 2015...

  Humboldt CountyLivable WageRegion 6
• Press Release | October 4, 2023

  Bill to Guarantee CA Workers 5 Paid Sick Days/Year Signed Into Law

  SACRAMENTO, CA – The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California today applauded Governor Newsom for signing SB 616 (Gonzalez) into law, a bill that will expand the number of paid sick days guaranteed to California workers each year from three to...

  SB 616Paid Sick Days
• Press Coverage | Politics | October 3, 2023

  News Coverage of Former President of SEIU Local 2015, Laphonza Butler, appointment to fill the US Senate Seat of the late Dianne Feinstein

  

  Monday, October 2, 2023, is a proud day for SEIU 2015 and hundreds of thousands of caregivers across California as our dynamic and inspiring former President of over a decade, Laphonza Butler, was appointed by Governor Newsom to fill the...

  Laphonza ButlerUS SenateDianne Feinstein
• Press Release | October 3, 2023

  Nursing Home employees call a 3-day ULP STRIKE at troubled nursing home chain

  Rockport/Brius workers are asking for safe staffing levels so they can give adequate care. Southern California—Nursing home workers at Vernon Healthcare Center (Los Angeles), Norwalk Skilled Nursing and Healthcare Center (Norwalk), Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing and Healthcare Center (Montrose), and Gardenview Skilled Nursing and Healthcare Centre (Claremont) submitted a 10-day advance notice...

  RockportBriusRegion 1
• Press Release | October 3, 2023

  Long-Term Care Providers Demand Livable Wages as Neglect from Supervisors Worsens Humboldt’s Caregiver Shortage

  Eureka, CA – Today, members of SEIU Local 2015 – the nation’s largest long-term care union and California’s largest labor union representing nearly 450,000 nursing home workers and home care providers – held a rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse...

  EurekaHumboldt County Board of SupervisorsRegion 6Livable Wage
• Press Statement | October 2, 2023

  Statement from President of SEIU Local 2015 Arnulfo De La Cruz on the Appointment of Laphonza Butler to California’s US Senate Seat

  Today is a proud day for SEIU 2015 and hundreds of thousands of caregivers across California as our dynamic and inspiring former President of over a decade, Laphonza Butler, was appointed by Governor Newsom to fill the seat of the...

  Diane FeinsteinArnulfo De La CruzLaphonza ButlerUS Senate
• Union Updates | September 28, 2023

  Best Statewide Private Sector Bulletin Board contest!

  Congratulations to the Sun Mar Nursing Home Facility members for winning the Best Statewide Private Sector Bulletin Board contest! Updating your worksite union bulletin board is essential, and our members know that knowledge is power! There’s nothing like a good...

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• Press Coverage | September 28, 2023

  Is This the Year of the Strike?

  

  With workers across a number of sectors currently on strike, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo de la Cruz (@seiu2015 @arnulfoseiu2015) joins The Kristal Knight Show to discuss what these strikes mean for the future. Listen to the full interview on Spotify here.

  Arnulfo De La CruzKristal Knight