I’m a Graduate Worker fighting for #UnionsForAll
For me, this is about who has the opportunity to get an advanced degree in this country. This is about who has basic rights as an employee.
McDonald’s Lacrecha Osterman is Proud to Be in the Thick of It
“I know we’re gonna get to $15 and a Union. It’s history, baby.”
At the US-Mexico border, I helped refugees heal from the unimaginable
Roxette Villegas shares how union nurses are uniquely qualified to take action and address the immigration crisis
Fighting for the Good Jobs Chicago Needs
Special education assistant on the frontlines of our most vulnerable children
What I would have told Senator Tillis, had he made time to meet with us
Our working families need voices to carry their message, and mine will not be silenced.
BIG WIN for Child Care Providers in California
Submitted by Family Child Care Provider, Tonia McMillian
State workers are finding a voice in Colorado
“Being in a union empowers me to do the best job I can.”
80,000 workers, Kaiser Permanente reach tentative contract settlement
Nationwide Strike that was scheduled for Oct. 14 may be averted.
More than 80,000 Kaiser workers to strike Oct. 14
Healthcare workers are striking for better patient care and corporate accountability for Kaiser Permanente
Working Moms Need #UnionsForAll
“If you work hard I think you need to be paid decent wages.” — Le’Shika Frederick, airport worker
“A strike is our most powerful tool to get what we need for our kids.”
When we have the opportunity to come together in our union, we have a real voice at work to raise wages and improve our communities so that the next generation can have a better future.
Massachusetts home care workers, Gov. Baker celebrate new standard-setting contract
1199SEIU members win a $16.10 minimum wage, unprecedented paid time off and more training opportunities to advance skills
SEIU Local 200United members file lawsuit to stop new measures that would gut protections for federal employees
Veterans Affairs hospital workers need strong unions to protect the patients in their care
At the height of AIDS crisis in San Francisco, union nurses put patients first
SEIU Local 1021 member Sasha Cuttler, RN, was among the first nurses of the groundbreaking hospital ward 5B, and helped power the campaign to win nurse-to-patient ratios in California.
Tagelsir Mohamed: You’re on notice candidates!
Every single working person in America—no matter where they work—should have the opportunity to join a union.
How Attacking Immigrant Working Families Hurts Entire Communities
Going after these families isn't going to make these towns better. It's going to hold them back.
It’s Time to Restore the Voting Rights Act
Our votes are how we voice our vision for the path of our families and our communities.
SEIU President Henry, EVPS Long and Sáenz are refusing to allow hatred to win as they speak out after recent mass shootings
More determined than ever to combat the fear and division that has led to an increase in violence their communities
#WalkADay event puts Beto O'Rourke in a home care worker's shoes
SEIU Local 1107 member shows presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke the importance of Fight for $15, Unions for All
SEIU Nurse Mary Magee in new ‘5B’ documentary talks about revolutionary care, pioneering nurses and working in union
On the 36-year anniversary of the creation of 5B, the nation’s first ward dedicated to patients affected by AIDS, we talk to a 5B SEIU nurse at the center of safe needle movement.
My patients can’t afford to lose the Affordable Care Act — neither can America
To my patients, every dollar counts. They can’t afford to bear the additional burdens that would be thrust upon them should the ACA be struck down
Home care worker calls on presidential candidates to commit to higher wages, unions for all
SEIU members join Fight for $15 and a Union activists rally in Iowa
Meet SEIU’s Worker of the Week: Bettie Douglas
She's seen what workers can do when we all join together to fight for our rights. This is only the beginning and we’ll keep marching... until we get a living wage and union rights.
SEIU security officer stands up for right of all people to be respected at work, regardless of sexual orientation
When working people join together with a unified voice, they can fight back against all manner of injustices
Houston airport worker directly urges Houston City Council to support $15 and a union
Shares her story about working long hours to make ends meet, but also about coworkers even worse off making just $2.13/hour in tipped wages
“These were my people at their best”
SEIU Local 99 member attends Black Millennial Convention in Washington, DC
SEIU members, Fight for $15 activists call for union rights outside presidential debate venue in Miami
Spreading message that every worker — White, black and brown — deserves a seat at the table, and a voice in our economy and democracy through a union
I experienced workplace violence. I refuse to be silent
Congress must pass legislation that protects healthcare workers, makes facilities accountable for staff safety and declares workplace violence unacceptable.
Why nursing home workers strike: Our residents deserve high quality care
We're asking Guardian Angels to make an investment in its dedicated staff so we can continue to invest in this community
Home care workers are rising up, fighting back against new rule
We’re not going to let this attack stop us from advocating for high quality home care
2020 candidates join McDonald’s workers for nationwide strikes against on-the-job sexual harassment and union rights
McDonald’s workers walk off jobs in 13 cities
California’s 40,000 child care providers: On their way to winning the freedom to join together
Fighting to make history this year
Airport workers protest outside Southwest Airlines’ shareholder meeting in Denver
Workers call out airline for contracting out what used to be good union jobs
Oregon legislature passes historic revenue, corporate tax bill to pay for education and public services
Advocates say passing the bill is “historic,” a “turning point for education in Oregon” and a “new day for education.”
Former University of Pittsburgh Medical Center worker urges members of Congress to make it easier for working people to join unions
Testified in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) of 2019
How SEIU nurses play our cards
Using our trusted voice to promote quality care and advance our profession
SEIU members, not-yet-union workers ask presidential hopefuls about their plans to address economic injustice at Las Vegas forum
Demand leaders put forward plan to make it easier for working people to join unions
Loyola graduate workers demanding union rights stage sit-in outside university president’s office, call for campus-wide walkout on April 24
Grad workers are protesting school’s continued refusal to negotiate with the union they formed in 2017
Our Taxes Need to Build Communities that Work for All of Us, Not Just a Privileged Few
Our country needs a tax system that is fair and allows us to pay for the things that build thriving communities.
Duke University graduate workers win $15/hour minimum wage
Stipend payments will now also cover all twelve months of the year
Improving Our Nation’s Health Means Healthcare For All!
National Public Health Week Stresses Access to Healthcare
SEIU members pose questions to Democratic presidential candidates at We the People membership forum
Candidates outline plans for how more people can engage in our economy, democracy
Wisconsin working people win big as judge blocks GOP laws limiting powers of newly elected pro-worker Governor
Judge ruled that the last-minute “power grab” in the waning days of Scott Walker’s tenure was unconstitutional
Teachers Continue to Take a Stand …and Win
SEIU Members Honk for Teachers: “Your Fight Is Our Fight”
Adjunct Professors Win a Union at the Biggest College in the Country
Miami Dade College adjunct professors become the fifth to form their union in Florida
After helping to defeat anti-worker Governor last Fall, SEIU home care and child care workers in Illinois win raises, are awarded back pay
Agreement with Governor Pritzker will release $44 million in back pay the previous Governor had blocked
Former EVP Pat Ford: Shaped SEIU’s Social & Economic Justice Program
It’s during Women’s History Month that we pause to recognize Ford.
SEIU members, leaders urge Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act of 2019
H.R. 6 would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of Dreamers and people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
We won $15, now I can spend more time with family
Denver airport worker looks forward to working less and spending more time with family
Black History Thoughts From a Black Adjunct Professor
Black History is America’s History and it goes on 365 days a year.
Cleveland Orchestra facility workers ratify contract with path to $15/hour
Agreement will help set the tone for upcoming negotiations for more than 2,200 janitors statewide
Home care workers sticking together for dignity and respect in the face of anti-worker attack
CMS rule could also endanger home care services for seniors, people with disabilities
SEIU members travel to D.C. to demand permanent protection for TPS holders, Dreamers
Join thousands of fellow union members, TPS holders and immigration activists for congressional visits and rallies in front of the White House, Capitol Building
Fight for $15 and a Union activist, McDonald’s employee Terrence Wise testifies before Congress on the $15/hour minimum wage bill
“My family has been homeless despite two incomes”
32BJ SEIU members join elected officials in call for back pay for federal contractors
Contracted workers are still in limbo
Thank you, SEIU family!
we are very thankful for having such a great labor family that steps up when someone is in need, especially after natural disasters such as Hurricane Florence
King’s Dream and the Movement to End Poverty-Wage Work
-Mary Kay Henry, SEIU International President
Fight for $15 activists join Members of Congress on Capitol Hill as historic new minimum wage bill is introduced in the House
The Raise the Wage Act would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024
It’s Time President Trump, Congress Uphold American Values
By SEIU International Vice President and iAmerica Action President, Rocio Sáenz
Professors at seven more Florida colleges take steps to form their union with SEIU’s Faculty Forward
In just two years, 9,000 adjunct professors — more than half of those in the state college system — have organized or are moving toward union representation
What’s the impact of the Fight for $15? Helping 22 million workers win $68 billion in raises
New Congress expected to introduce a $15/hr minimum wage bill next year
SEIU members spread out across Capitol Hill to demand justice for immigrants
Held meetings with Members of Congress to discuss DACA, TPS and border wall funding
Child care center to be built for SEIU 1021 city workers in San Francisco
San Francisco General Hospital child care center will provide accessible, affordable care for members
What the Election Means for Working Families
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
SEIU members mobilize infrequent voters to vote for $15, affordable healthcare, opportunity to join unions
Voters refuse to be divided by hate; turn out for bold, progressive agenda
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: Pennsylvania
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: Illinois
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: Nevada
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: California
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: Michigan
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Louisiana’s Working Families Deserve Liberty and Justice
Justice should be for everyone, no exceptions
Fight for $15 activist getting out the vote for the right to join a union
Fighting for a better future for her kids
Racial profiling spurs SEIU Local 503 member into action before the midterm election
"We need to prevent profiling and keep our local law enforcement resources focused on local issues"
Countdown to Election Day–Spotlight: New York
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Countdown to Election Day Spotlight: Florida
A message from SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry
Illinois State University graduate workers win election, join the SEIU family
Latest win adds to growing momentum for university teaching and research assistants across the country
Seminole State College adjunct professors vote decisively to form their union
Join colleagues at Hillsborough Community College, Broward College and University of South Florida who have also voted to join SEIU’s Faculty Forward movement
Pittsburgh security officers win new contract with path to $15/hr
New contract also includes paid holidays and more paid leave days
VICTORY: Emory University graduate workers win $15
Joined striking fast food workers on Oct 4 to celebrate the win and to continue the fight for all workers to win $15 an hour.
SEIU's Rocio: President Trump's proposal goes against who we are as Americans
SEIU International Vice President Rocio Sáenz issued the following statement on the public charge rule
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Mary Kay Henry among 54 arrested at McDonald’s HQ as fast-food workers nationwide strike demanding union rights
Candidates and elected leaders vow support for cooks and cashiers striking in battleground states across the country
SEIU and Fight for $15 members stand by Kavanaugh’s accusers, demand that Senators reject his nomination
Confirming a Supreme Court justice who has been credibly accused of sexual assault by multiple women would be an insult to survivors
HISTORIC VICTORY, NY/NJ AIRPORT WORKERS WIN HIGHEST MINIMUM WAGE IN THE COUNTRY
Airport workers in New York and New Jersey won the highest minimum wage in U.S. history--$19 an hour
SEIU members help Massachusetts gas explosions victims
Locals 1199, 509, 888; 32BJ SEIU and SEIU Community Action delivered meals and supplies to those in need