The Latest from Our Union

September 24, 2021

SEIU Local 2015 President April Verrett calls for protection of Haitians seeking refuge at U.S. Border

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEIU Local 2015 President April Verrett released the following statement regarding recent news around Hatian migrants at the U.S. border: “So many around the World are experiencing dangerous conditions in their home country at this time,...

Democracy Justice For All Democracy For All Issues
September 23, 2021

Solano, September 23, 2021

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Solano Region 4
Inthesetimes.com | September 23, 2021

A Landmark Win for Domestic Workers Lurks in the Reconciliation Bill

April Verrett Labor
The Sacramento Bee | September 20, 2021

Gavin Newsom won the recall election with liberals’ help. What do they want from him now?

Gavin Newsom Recall Election
Sacramento Bee | September 21, 2021

California is trying a $15 minimum wage. Is it time for $20 – or $0?

Politics California Labor
September 20, 2021

In-home Care Providers—Including Many Women of Color—Win Wage Increase in Union Contract with Solano County

Increased Wages Climb to $1.20 Above Minimum Wage, a Clear Step on the Path to $20 Wage Floor. Other Provisions in Agreement Include Healthcare Protections, Funding for Pandemic Safety Equipment, Professional Training and more Solano County, CA–The in-home supportive services...

Solano County Wage Increase Region 4
September 20, 2021

SEIU’s Henry: Senate Parliamentarian’s Reconciliation Ruling is dead wrong, but fortunately it’s not the end of the process

WASHINGTON, DC - SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement on the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling that a path to citizenship does not meet requirements to be included in the reconciliation package: “SEIU strongly disagrees with this ruling....

DACA
September 14, 2021

Union Plus Offers Help to Those Impacted by Wildfires Along the West Coast

If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by wildfires in California, Washington, or other states along the West Coast, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus...

Disaster Relief Wildfires California
Univision | September 13, 2021

Los Angeles homecare workers join protest to demand better working conditions

Region 1 Better Working Conditions Homecare Workers Los Angeles
KALW Public Media | September 8, 2021

COVID-19 Is Exposing The Caregiving Crisis, Leaving Disabled People And Their Families Desperate

Covid Caregiving Crisis Disabled
LA Times | September 8, 2021

Why no one wants to talk about this hot-button election tool in the California recall

The email from the Republican Party of Orange County came with an urgent warning about the California recall election targeting Gov. Gavin Newsom. “If we want to close the gap on the 8% Democrat turnout lead in Orange County we...

Recall Election California