SEIU Local 99 Reaches A Historic Agreement with MAOF

By |June 8th, 2026|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

This agreement secures a three-year contract with yearly increases to wages upon ratification.When SEIU Local 99 began bargaining with MAOF, MAOF management was set on only offering one-off stipends that would vary based on workers’ attendance. We fought hard for more expansive, transparent, and reliable wage increases and won multi-year raises retroactive to July 1, [Read more]

SEIU Local 99 Members at MAOF Pickets to Demand Wages Above Poverty

By |May 27th, 2026|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

On Tuesday, May 26, teachers, custodians, office staff, and early education workers at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) came together in solidarity to demand respect and living wages.Management responded by releasing workers early in an attempt to prevent them from joining the picket line and to undermine their collective action. But despite those efforts, [Read more]

Join the Contract Action Team! Fight For Real, Permanent Raises – Not One-Time Bonuses!

By |September 17th, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

Get ready for upcoming contract negotiations at MAOF! SEIU Local 99 members at MAOF are gearing up to bargain for real raises, job protections, and better working conditions. In the past, MAOF has offered Local 99 members a one-time bonus: One-time bonuses are not raises They’re taxed higher They disappear in the next paycheck [Read more]

Local 99 Members at MAOF Demand Action on Unsafe & Unfair Conditions. MAOF must answer.

By |July 17th, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

SEIU Local 99 Members Serving on the MAOF LMC: Santa Tapia, Home Visitor Debra Gomez, Teacher I, Pico Rivera Center Zarina Yescas, Head Teacher, Beta Vista Center Luz Maria, Home Visitor Amelia Soto, FSA Enrollment Specialist, Zoe Center Maria Hernandez Valdez, Home Maker, Telegraph Center Aurora Luna, EHS Teacher II, Ford Center Juan Orozco, [Read more]

SEIU Local 99 Members at MAOF Pushing for Fair Pay, Support for Special Needs, and Better Wellness Time

By |May 29th, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

SEIU Local 99 Members Serving on the MAOF LMC: Santa Tapia, Home Visitor Debra Gomez, Teacher I, Pico Rivera Center Zarina Yescas, Head Teacher, Beta Vista Center Luz Maria, Home Visitor Amelia Soto, FSA Enrollment Specialist, Zoe Center Maria Hernandez Valdez, Home Maker, Telegraph Center Aurora Luna, EHS Teacher II, Ford Center Juan Orozco, [Read more]

Pushing for Fair Pay, Support for Special Needs, and Better Wellness Time

By |May 23rd, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

SEIU Local 99 Members Serving on the MAOF LMC:  Santa Tapia, Home Visitor  Debra Gomez, Teacher I, Pico Rivera Center  Zarina Yescas, Head Teacher, Beta Vista Center  Luz Maria, Home Visitor  Amelia Soto, FSA Enrollment Specialist, Zoe Center  Maria Hernandez Valdez, Home Maker, Telegraph Center  Aurora Luna, EHS Teacher II, Ford Center  Juan [Read more]

MAOF Members Ratify Tentative Agreement on Wage Increases!

By |April 2nd, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

The votes are in, and SEIU Local 99 members at MAOF have overwhelmingly voted YES to ratify the 2024-2025 Wage Increase Tentative Agreement! Thanks to the strength and unity of SEIU Local 99 members, we have secured meaningful wage increases for workers in the following programs: ✅ LACOE & Direct Grant: 2.35% COLA (Retroactive [Read more]

MAOF Members! Vote to Accept Tentative Agreement on Wage Increases!

By |March 25th, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

SEIU Local 99 Bargaining Team members at MAOF have reached a tentative agreement for wage increases for members working in the following programs: 🔹 LACOE & Direct Grant: 2.35% COLA (Retroactive to July 1 & Sept. 1, 2024)🔹 VOA Program: 8% COLA (Retroactive to July 1, 2024) Now, it’s time to vote on the MAOF 2024-2025 Wage [Read more]

Update for SEIU Local 99 Members at Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)

By |January 22nd, 2025|Mexican American Opportunity Foundation|

We are thrilled to announce that, as a result of the hard work and dedication of SEIU Local 99 members, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has secured additional funding for early childhood education centers. This funding will provide a 2.35% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all employees under the LACOE [Read more]