Harrison Bullard
Minneapolis
Since joining together in SEIU, we have won affordable health care for the first time ever. This victory means real peace of mind. Never again will my family have to choose between a doctor's visit and paying the rent. Read more from Harrison.

Anthony Hamblet
Chicago
I don't think people realize how often we prevent crimes and emergencies in the buildings where we work. Regularly, my coworkers and I find people hiding the bathrooms or the stairways of the building where I work. If we weren't paying attention, doing our patrols well, and detaining those suspicious people, what would they be able to do in our building? Read more from Anthony.

Bruce Berkbigler
Seattle
Bruce worked for Boeing for 15 years, where he enjoyed steady pay increases, decent health care benefits, and pension contributions.

When he lost his job 10 years ago as a result of downsizing, he moved into private security. As a long-time officer, Bruce has seen a lot of others come and go in his industry.
"I can't say that I blame them for moving on," Bruce says. "We don't make enough to raise a family, and eventually like me they'll be wondering where money for retirement might come from since we don't get a pension either."

Mary Ann Harris
Chicago
Security officers are not miracle workers. If there's a fire, there's no magic button we can press and make it all better. We have to be trained and we have to have confidence that we know what to, because otherwise someone could lose their life. Read more from Mary Ann.

Teresa Sanchez
Chicago
Once when I was patrolling the building, I found insulation burning near the boiler. Because I was there and knew what to look for, I was able to help stop the fire before it caused any damage or hurt anyone. That's why well-trained, competent security officers are so important to keeping downtown buildings safe. Read more from Teresa.