Today, on the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we honor his legacy by continuing the fight for his dream of racial, social and economic equity and justice in America. Here are five quotes by Dr. King that speak to our values as education workers and advocates for our students and communities.
COVID-19 is preventable and treatable, but only if we ensure working people are informed and protected. We must continue practicing basic wellness like frequent handwashing and staying home if we’re sick can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Now that there are vaccines available, you may have questions and concerns about its safety and effectiveness. [Read more]
Our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has negotiated agreements with LAUSD that secure members’ rights and protections during the COVID-19 outbreak and distance learning. Additionally, an agreement for the eventual safe return to in-person classes/hybrid learning has also been negotiated. As you know, the situation with the pandemic is fluid and we continue in [Read more]
For those who missed it, this is the complete recording of the General Membership Meeting that took place on Zoom on Dec. 3, 2020. If you would like to be notified via email of future SEIU Local 99 webinars, please consider subscribing to receive our emails.
Thanks to a donation by the Los Angeles County Labor Federation Community Services program we are happy to offer toys to SEIU Local 99 members this holiday season. Sign-ups will only be taken online. The sign-up form will be posted here on Friday, December 11 starting at 1pm. Sign-ups will close when we reach the 100 member capacity.
It's been a challenging year for education workers across the country. Beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic, we were thrust onto the front-lines of this crisis to support our communities in need, keep students learning, while fighting for our jobs and to keep ourselves and our families safe. Check out this video of SEIU Local 99's year in review.
The final results of our SEIU Local 99/CCPU Negotiations Team election are in and we are happy to report that the following members will be seated on the team that will be negotiating our first contract with the state of California. We congratulate these providers and recognize all provider leaders who participated in this election process.
Essential workers turned-out to vote in record numbers in this election, including thousands of SEIU Local 99 members. We sent a clear message: respect us, protect us, pay us. Now, it’s essential to count our votes. We won’t let President Trump bully and cheat his way to another four years in the White House.
For those who missed it, this is the complete recording of the Regional Membership Webinar that took place on Zoom on Oct. 27, 2020. If you would like to be notified via email of future SEIU Local 99 webinars, please consider subscribing to receive our emails.
More than 5,200 family child care providers have closed their doors since COVID-19 struck. Since school began, providers are also absorbing tremendous costs to support distance learning, including purchasing desks, computers, ink, and more to ensure no student is left behind. Yet, they are essentially facing a wage cut from the state. Enough is enough!
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