Margaret Williams
Organizer for LAUSD in Fairfax, Hamilton, LA Mid-City, Venice, Westchester, and Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
Hi, I’m Margaret, a.k.a. “Ms. M” Williams and I was a member of SEIU Local 99 for many years working as a Sr. Food Service Worker. As a Certified Shop Steward, I was able to support SEIU Local 99 members at the many school sites where I worked. Being a Steward created the opportunity for me to empower other members as well as myself to understand our contract, which educated us on how to fight the bullying and harassment, division, isolation, and other work site issues brought on by the employer. The many challenges I endured while working as a Food Service worker with LAUSD prepared me for this journey.
As we continue to evolve together, let’s keep the momentum going as the powerful member/leaders that we are. I look forward to working with you! When we fight, we win!
Bargaining Unit Updates
I Love My Job at SMMUSD. But a 2.5% Raise Is a Slap in the Face.
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 [Read more]
SEIU Local 99 Members at SMMUSD Won BIG on Health Care, But The District’s Wage Offer is Still “Chump Change”!
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 [Read more]
Take the Lead: Be a Part of the SEIU Local 99 Bargaining Team and/or Labor Management Committees at LAUSD – Call for Nominations
Be a part of our Contract Bargaining Team Our contract with LAUSD expires on June 30, 2027. It's time to elect members to our bargaining team that will negotiate our next contract with the district. [Read more]