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 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]

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]