The Latest from Our Union

August 10, 2022

Nursing Home Workers Unite Across California in Coordinated Protest of the State’s Largest Nursing Home Operator

As workers continue to flee the nursing home industry, employees of Providence Home and Community Care unite in coordinated protests across California to secure improvements in workplace conditions and better pay and benefits Los Angeles, CA – Today, nursing home...

April Verrett Nursing Homes Providence
August 9, 2022

Nursing Home Workers Unite Across California in Coordinated Protest of the State’s Largest Nursing Home Operator

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Alarmed at the snail’s pace in contract negotiations during this “care crisis,” employees of Providence Home and Community Care will unite in coordinated protests to underscore the urgent need to immediately address skyrocketing turnover at Providence nursing home...

Nursing Homes California
August 4, 2022

Salinas Bargaining Agreement

Today the Union and the management has reached a Tentative Agreement on wages adjustment with the management of Windsor Salinas Contract expiration date stays the same May 31, 20242.5% wage increase across the board In 2023 CNA will see a New...
August 2, 2022

Care Providers encouraged by health investments; determined to bring back the “better” in nation’s strategies to build the care economy.

Los Angeles—SEIU Local 2015 Executive Vice President Arnulfo De La Cruz made the following statement today outlining the triumphs and failures of the Senate budget agreement… “The spending package passed this week in the Senate—the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—will...

Los Angeles Arnulfo De La Cruz
July 29, 2022

Because we stood together…We won RETENTION PAY VICTORY for California’s nursing home workers!

FT w/Employer Match Base: $1000 we won from stateEmployer: up to $500State Match: up to $500 PT w/Employer Match Base: $750 we won from stateEmployer: up to $500State Match: up to $500 FT w/No Match Base: $1,000 we won from...

Democracy For All
July 29, 2022

To Nursing Home Bosses: “Want more state funds? Then listen to your workers!”

Nursing home operators are hungry for more money…and we told lawmakers to ensure any additional money be tied to raising standards in our facilities. We have fought at bargaining tables, at the ballot box, in Sacramento, and in the streets...

Nursing Homes Medi-Cal Democracy For All
LA Watts Times | July 28, 2022

Gov. Newsom, State Legislators Must Act to Protect, Empower Fast Food Workers

In January, Alejandro Garcia, a cashier, was shot and killed while working at a Taco Bell drive-thru in South L.A. He was working alongside his 19-year-old son. In the months leading up to this tragedy, workers at the location allegedly...

Workers Rights Gavin Newsom April Verrett Fast Food Workers
July 28, 2022

SEIU’s Henry: Budget breakthrough in Senate is an important step towards lowering costs for working people and families and addressing our climate crisis

WASHINGTON, DC — SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry made the following statement today reacting to the news that Congressional Democrats have reached a budget agreement: “Congress must advance the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as quickly as possible. The package will reduce the...

SEIU
July 26, 2022

Hey Providence bosses: We demand action now!

A message from your bargaining committee: Sisters and brothers, Providence asked us for an opportunity to bring meaningful proposals to our contract negotiations to bring real improvements at ALL facilities. We’ve now met with them at the table, and while their proposals...

Providence
July 25, 2022

ADVISORY: Reps. Garamendi, Gomez, and SEIU 2015 to Host Press Conference Calling for Wage Increase for Caretakers

Members of Congress and Representatives from SEIU lift up urgent need for critical investment in the care economy. WHERE:IN PERSON – House Triangle, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., 20016VIRTUAL – Live stream is available here. WHAT: Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA), Jimmy Gomez...

Wage Increase Virtual Event
July 25, 2022

Retention Payments Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are retention payments?A: Retention payments were achieved through Senate Bill 184 by SEIU California and the help of our affiliates. The purpose of the retention payments are 1) to recognize the hard work by California health workers in...