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- Security Officers Lobby in Sacramento and Hold Memorial Day Weekend Actions Demanding Better Workplace Training, Higher Standards
Last week was full of activity and solidarity for California security officers. On Thursday, officers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose gathered to honor colleagues who served in the military and continue to protect their communities. Organized by SEIU-USWW, these actions brought together union members, faith leaders, and community allies to demand respect, safety, and justice on the job. At each location, officers built an ofrenda to honor fallen colleagues…. - NorCal security officers rally, launch contract campaign, fight for industry-wide improvements to pay, work standards
More than a hundred security officers from across Northern California descended on San Francisco during a rally on Thursday to formally launch their ‘Stand for Security’ campaign to win a union contract that secures pay raises and improved standards across the region’s security industry. “The security industry is successful because of workers like meyou and youme. Black and brown security officers make up the majority of private contract officers across the country,… - Security Officers Rally in California to Support Wage and Training Standards LegislationSecurity officers from across California joined together for an energetic rally outside the State Capitol on Wednesday to demand lawmakers pass the Stand for Security Act (SB 1203), a bill introduced by Sen. Lola Smallwood Cuevas and first-of-its-kind legislation in the state to review the pay and set enhanced training standards for private security officers to help rebuild community trust and ensure the safety of the public. …
