Ulises Leon
Organizer for Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Torrance Unified School District, Lynwood Unified School District, Los Angeles Community College District, and Los Angeles County Office of Education
I am an Internal Organizer with four years organizing SEIU Local 99 Members in the field. Specializing in the So Cal Units (Lynwood, Torrance, and LACCD), I use my experience as a former classified employee of LAUSD to empower our members.
By focusing on empowering members, I have been able to put the experience I’ve garnered as a Special Education Assistant to good use. Over the years at 99, I’ve gained special knowledge that was extremely useful during our historic contract campaign at LAUSD that led to a strike and big gains for members in 2023. I may spend my days at Local 99, but it’s the struggle, the passion, and the possibility of improving the members’ lives that keeps me in the labor fight.
When I’m not organizing, I’m an avid vinyl record collector and love spending time with my family.
Bargaining Unit Updates
Bargaining to Begin with LACOE
Members on our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) met to discuss plans and strategies for our upcoming contract reopener negotiations for years 2023-2024. SEIU Local 99 members have the right to reopen and negotiate two non-economic articles in the contract.
Election Results for SEIU Local 99 Members at Los Angeles Community College District for Bargaining Team & LMC
Members were elected to these teams after a rigorous nomination process that included collecting signatures from members in their job category. Eligible candidates in contested races were then part of an election. Please note that a run-off election is needed at LA City College for both the bargaining team and LMC races. Run-off elections will begin starting tomorrow November 28th, 2023 at 7AM. The election runs through Monday, December 4th, 2023 at 5PM.
Bargaining Team Reaches Tentative Agreement With TUSD For More Wages, Stronger Language Around Leaves, & Protections Against Layoffs
Our SEIU Local 99 Bargaining Team stood strong to increase TUSD’s initial wage offer of 3% to 5%. Members on our team also secured a bonus and other improvements. Members must vote to ratify agreement.