Contracted Airport Workers Deserve Protections More Than Airline Executives
Thousands of airport workers are facing layoffs as airlines ask Congress for billions in bailout.
SEIU healthcare workers call for life-saving personal protective equipment
Continue their demands that the federal government drive a national response to get more supplies and equipment to frontline caregivers
SEIU members, Fight for $15 and a Union leaders launch Protect All Workers
Demand action by America’s CEOs amid coronavirus pandemic
Airline bailout must protect the workers whose health and livelihood is on the line
Contracted airport workers are on front lines of pandemic, already struggling with low pay and lack of sick days
In the Face of Coronavirus, #ProtectAllWorkers
Paid sick leave is essential in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
4,000 Minneapolis janitors show why everybody needs a union: raises, sick days, and greener, safer jobs
During a time when its more important than ever, these workers were able to win paid sick days in their new union contract
California Fast-Food Workers Turn Up the Heat on Union Demand
Emmanuel Flores, McDonald’s worker, found his voice in the Fight for $15 and a Union.
SEIU6 janitors and airport workers in Washington State are ready to partner with business and government leaders to fight coronavirus
"Many workers, especially those without a union, do not have access to healthcare and cannot afford to miss time off work"
10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (or COVID-19)
Here are 10 steps you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
State Workers Are Demanding a Voice in the Workplace and Getting It
“I feel lucky to be part of a union—but it shouldn’t be a matter of luck. Everyone, no matter what you look like or where you work, should be able to join a union.”
2020: Our make or break moment
SEIU is launching the largest voter engagement program in our union’s history
SEIU files ‘Friend of the Court’ brief to help protect reproductive healthcare in Missouri
Recently-passed law currently being reviewed by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
United Airlines: Houston Airport Workers Are Worth More Than $2.13 An Hour
I’m fighting for fair wages and union rights for the next generation.
Coming Together in Unions = Having Security, Not Fear
Here’s what I’ve learned since I first put on my uniform: we can’t depend on a boss to protect us.
Fight for $15 and a Union leader tells members of Congress to stand with survivors of workplace sexual harassment by helping them form unions
Also shared the struggles of trying to raise a daughter while making $9.45/hour
Fighting for Our Nevada Home Care Union
63-year-old Mary Franklin works seven days a week non-stop to support herself. Now she’s fighting for a union.
California child care providers one step closer to forming their union
In Sacramento and Washington, DC, providers demand a unified voice that would be a game changer when it comes to improving access to quality, affordable child care
Fighting for Safe Staffing Over Profits
“We have given management every opportunity to do the right thing, but they continue to prioritize profits over patient care.”
Colorado State Workers Finally on the Verge of Having One Strong Voice
“Your voice by itself may not carry through this dome. But together, our voices demand attention.” — Cassie Geremaia, state worker
The Year of the Worker: Yolanda McGrone’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Roberto Martinez’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Ayde Jaime’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Georgette Bradford’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
Taking Care of People Is Second Nature To Me
When workers don’t have to worry about benefits like health care for their families, they’re able to put more energy into their work.
The Year of the Worker: Adarra Benjamin’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Brian Yarbrough’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Stacey Wadle’s Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Regina McMillian’s story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Stacey Bias’ Story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
The Year of the Worker: Tseganesh Endegeshet’s story
Meet the working people who are changing their workplaces and our country.
It’s not about the party. It’s about the policies.
At the end of the day, our next president must make it easier, not harder, for people to live good, quality lives.
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
