SEIU Local 99 Officer & Executive Board 2021 Elections
The final certification of candidates have been made by the SEIU99 Election Committee. See the full list of candidates.
LAUSD is Hiring
As school begins to re-open for in-person instruction there is a need for more staffing to ensure the Los Angeles Unified School district is complying with all health and safety protocols. LAUSD is hiring building & grounds workers, health site support aides to help at COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites and to assist with daily [Read more]
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
SEIU members worked hard to pass a new California law, Senate Bill 95, that allows workers to take up to 80 hours of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave if they are unable to work due do COVID-19 related issues, including to care for yourself or a family member or for vaccine-related issues. Below is language from [Read more]
March 30 Regional Membership Meeting on Zoom
For those who missed it, this is a recording from our March 30 Regional Membership Meeting. This meeting covered recent updates in school re-openings, bargaining and policies around COVID-19 vaccinations with school employers, bargaining updates for CCPU, and more.
Take Action for Immigrant Women Essential Workers
In honor of Women's History Month in March, we're celebrating the immigrant women essential workers who are making invaluable sacrifices and contributions to our communities on the frontlines of the Covid-19 crisis. Essential workers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants and women, are risking their lives during this deadly pandemic to care for our communities, [Read more]
Feb. 23 Regional Membership Meeting on Zoom: COVID Vaccine Presentation
For those who missed it, this is a recording from the presentation given by Dr. Kimberly Petrick on the COVID-19 vaccine at the February 23 Membership Meeting.
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To All Education Workers
GOOD NEWS! All workers in the education sector, including classified school employees, community college workers, day care and family child care providers, can begin receiving their COVID-19 vaccination starting March 1. This is a big step to begin the process for a safe return to in-person classes and to ensure the health and safety of [Read more]
Take Action: State Legislators are about to vote on funding for re-opening of schools for in-person instruction
As we move forward toward the reopening of schools for in-person instruction, we need state legislators to ensure a safe and equitable reopening for all students and education workers. In the coming days, they'll be taking a vote on the budget. Take action by sending legislators an email today. It's easy. Just click here. Tell them [Read more]
Jan. 26 Regional Membership Meeting on Zoom – View the Full Recording
For those who missed it, this is the complete recording of the Regional Membership Meeting that took place on Zoom on Jan. 26, 2021. This meeting featured a presentation and Q & A on the COVID-19 vaccine from Drs. Lorenzo Gonzalez and Amber Lara from the Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
Education Workers United: Continuing the Fight for His Dream
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.
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