SMMUSD – Time to Get Back to the Bargaining Table!

By |August 24th, 2026|99 News|

SEIU Local 99 members at SMMUSD are kicking-off the school year united and Ready to Turn Up the Pressure! ✊💜  On Saturday, August 22, members came together to plan, get organized, and get ready to take action to fix the payroll mess and fight for a strong contract at SMMUSD.  Next, we're taking our message directly to the School Board and Superintendent. Join us on Thursday, August 27 at [Read more]

Kicking off the school year with new swag & ready to hit the bargaining table at SMMUSD!

By |August 20th, 2026|99 News, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District|

SEIU Local 99 members showed up united at SMMUSD’s Convocation to gear up for the contract fight ahead. 🟣⚔️ Members received bargaining updates, picked up new hoodies and backpacks and took photos showing that they are standing strong with SEIU Local 99 at SMMUSD! To continue the momentum as we head back to school, [Read more]

Help Get the Vote Out, Help Protect Our Schools and Jobs!

By |August 19th, 2026|99 News|

School districts are talking about layoffs and cutbacks. The federal government is dismantling the Dept. of Education and Head Start. Student services, child care, and education jobs are on the line. Make no mistake: Our public schools, community colleges, and early care & education homes and centers are under attack! Join the fight to [Read more]

SEIU Local 99 Workers at SMMUSD Refuse to Wait for the New School Year. We Demand the District Start Bargaining NOW!

By |July 29th, 2026|99 News, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District|

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) is on summer break until August 20th. But members have made it clear that we can’t wait until the end of August to get back to the bargaining table.  While management is on vacation, workers are struggling each day of summer and that's why:   SEIU Local 99 members are demanding that SMMUSD come to the bargaining table NOW!   We can’t wait [Read more]

ATTENTION SEIU LOCAL 99 MEMBERS: Thinking of retiring soon? Join us for Medicare 101 Webinar.

By |July 23rd, 2026|99 News|

SEIU Local 99’s Retiree Committee presents this informative webinar on Medicare for members who are planning for retirement. Join us on Zoom: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm The webinar will be presented by Kaiser Permanente and will cover: What is Medicare? Who can join Medicare? What are Medicare Parts A, B, C & D? [Read more]

Get on the Bus To Sacramento!

By |July 22nd, 2026|99 News|

Education Workers United for Child Care & Working Families  Join child care providers, school workers, early education workers, and community advocates to demand that Governor Newsom and legislators:Increase pay for family child care providers so they can keep their doors openMove California closer to paying providers the true cost of care by passing Assembly Bill [Read more]

Resources Available for Members Affected by the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights

By |July 9th, 2026|99 News|

If you or your family have been impacted by the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, support is available.Members in need of resources or support are encouraged to contact Taro O’Sullivan for assistance.Phone: (213) 387-8393 ext. 534Email: tosullivan@seiu99.orgWhether you're looking for immediate assistance or help connecting with available resources, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're [Read more]

When Workers Win, Management Pushes Back: SEIU Local 99 Members Stand Even Stronger! 

By |June 3rd, 2026|99 News, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District|

SEIU Local 99 members at SMMUSD took action and stopped layoffs. Just a month later, members at LAUSD stood ready to strike — and won a historic contract that raised standards for school districts across Southern California. Now, SMMUSD workers are standing strong once again to win the fair wage increases, we deserve. Whenever workers organize and make [Read more]

SEIU Local 99 Members at SMMUSD: We’re Fighting for a Real Contract

By |June 3rd, 2026|99 News, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District|

On Thursday, May 28, the SEIU Local 99 bargaining team met with Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). The bargaining team came to the table pushing hard for fair wages that keep up with the cost of living, expanded healthcare access, and more hours with momentum from workers taking worksite picket actions across the district.  The District’s response?  A 2% annual [Read more]

SMMUSD Takes Action at School Board Meeting to Demand Fair Wages

By |May 21st, 2026|99 News, Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District|

SEIU Local 99 members at Santa Monica and Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) showed up in solidarity at the board meeting on Tuesday, May 19th to make a clear statement: we stand firm in our demand for a living wage that keeps up with inflation. The district responded to our wage proposal with a [Read more]