Category: Press Release

• Victory | 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
• Victory | 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 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...

  Region 1BriusRockport
• 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...

  EurekaLivable WageRegion 6Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
• Press Release | September 26, 2023

  Sacramento’s long-term care workers launch three-day camp-out, rally with electeds in front of Board of Supervisors building in protest of near poverty wages

  Sacramento, 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—spoke out at the Sacramento Board of Supervisors meeting after they launched...

  Healthcare BenefitsRegion 4Time for $20Sacramento County
• Press Release | September 21, 2023

  Stockton Nursing Center workers picket skilled nursing facility to protest dangerously low staffing

  Stockton, CA – Workers from Stockton Nursing Center – members of SEIU 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union and California’s largest labor union – are picketing dangerous working conditions, including high staff turnover and dangerously low staffing levels.  According...

  StocktonEduro HealthcareLivable WageRegion 4
• Press Release | September 21, 2023

  Fresno Nursing Center workers picket skilled nursing facility to protest dangerously low staffing

  Fresno, CA – Workers from Fresno Nursing Center – members of SEIU 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union and California’s largest labor union – are picketing dangerous working conditions, including high staff turnover and dangerously low staffing levels.  According...

  Livable WageEduro HealthcareFresno Nursing CenterRegion 3Fresno
• Victory | Press Release | September 15, 2023

  Historic $25 Minimum Wage for Health Care Workers Bill on Way to Governor Newsom’s Desk

  With Newsom’s Signature on SB 525 (Durazo), California Will Take Huge Step to Stabilize Workforce, Fix Patient Care Crisis  SACRAMENTO, CA – SB 525 (Durazo), a bill creating the nation’s first statewide healthcare worker minimum wage of $25/hr is on its...

  $25 Caregiver WageSB 525
• Victory | Press Release | September 12, 2023

  In-Home Care Providers of San Bernardino County—mostly women— ratify New Union Contract with County Board of Supervisors 

  San Bernardino County IHSS providers have achieved a significant milestone as they secure a contract victory resulting in enhanced wages and comprehensive benefits.  San Bernardino County, CA– The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers of SEIU Local 2015, the nation's largest long-term care...

  San Bernardino CountyWage IncreaseRegion 2
• Press Release | September 7, 2023

  SEIU Members Praise Pro-Worker Record of Three U.S. Senate Candidates: Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff 

  Sacramento, CA – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California’s 700,000 members today praised the pro-working-families record of 2024 U.S. Senate candidates and current congress members Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), Katie Porter (D-Irvine) and Adam Schiff (D-Burbank). “SEIU members have met with...

  SEIUBarbara LeeKatie PorterAdam Schiff