I have worked for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District since 2017. I started as a paraeducator and today I work as a Health Office Specialist. I love my job. I love working with students, and I am proud of the career I have built in this District. But loving your job does not [Read more]
We're Taking Our Fight To the Streets! SEIU Local 99 members on our bargaining team demand respect! At our bargaining session on Sept. 30, all SMMUSD could come up with was an additional half-percent wage increase. “A slap in the face,” that’s what Local 99 Bargaining Team Member and SMMUSD Health Office Specialist Eric Singleton told the district. Bargaining Team member and Bus Driver Kathy Yates called it an “insult.” We’re dealing with the soaring costs of living – groceries and rent are through the roof. Gas prices are about to hit $7. And [Read more]
SEIU Local 99 Members at SMMUSD celebrated the grand opening of the new SEIU Local 99 hub in the heart of Santa Monica! SEIU Local 99 members were welcomed as they celebrated as a community everything we’ve accomplished as a Union. SEIU Local 99 has won 28% wage increases, expanded healthcare, lower healthcare [Read more]
The SEIU Local 99 bargaining team came to the table ready to reach a fair agreement on September 16, but SMMUSD is still refusing to move on the issues that matter most to members: More hours Expanded healthcare access Ending subcontracting Paying living wages Over four months and two bargaining sessions, the district came prepared only [Read more]
SEIU Local 99 met with the district for our first bargaining session since May 28th. One thing was made painstakingly clear: the district was NOT prepared to reach an agreement. The District had four months to prepare proposals. But instead of addressing our core priorities of: Increased hours Expanded healthcare access Living wages An end to Subcontracting The district is stalling! Instead of moving [Read more]
Sign-up to Take Action! Together, we won a 28% increase in our last contract and more! Now, it’s time to build on that momentum. We're fighting for: Fair wages that reflect our value Better benefits for our families Safer, improved working conditions Respect for every education worker Participate in our upcoming Listening Session, purple-up [Read more]
SMMUSD tried to shut down our voices. SEIU Local 99 Members Stood Strong. Now It's Time to Escalate! 📢 SEIU Local 99 members turned out strong at the SMMUSD School Board meeting to call out abuse and stand ten toes down for respect and a fair, strong contract. The board tried [Read more]
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]
We are the educators and school workers at Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District — classroom aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, campus safety staff, and other essential student support professionals. Every day, we help keep schools safe, clean, fed, supervised, and running. What’s the Problem? Low pay, understaffing, and subcontracting [Read more]
Together in our union, SEIU Local 99, workers at Santa Monica Malibu Unified have secured wage increases, job protections, and improved health care and other benefits. United, we will continue to make gains for our jobs, students, and public education in our communities. Yes, I commit to remain an active member of [Read more]
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