Blog: Latest News and Updates
SEIU Local 1 Endorses Green New Deal
The janitors, custodians, airport workers, security officers and other working people of Local 1 urge elected leaders to take swift, bold action on climate change.
JJC Food Service Cuts Would Make Simulated Poverty a Reality
Let’s not make poverty a reality at Joliet Junior College. The college, and our entire region, can do better for working families.
500 Downtown Cleveland Janitors Win Historic New Contract!
New contract includes a 25% wage hike, which will pump $7.5 million into Cleveland's working-class neighborhoods
Stop Poverty among Forest Park Adjuncts
Stopping poverty in our region can start right here at STLCC. The Board of Trustees needs to recognize the important role educators play and offer the fair wage we need to support our families.
Cleveland Janitors at ArcelorMittal Steel Mill Ratify Strong New Contract With a Path to $15/Hr!
Under the agreement, janitors will see a 60% wage increase over the five-year contract, with every worker on a path to $15 by 2023.
Cleveland Janitors Rally for $15, Shine Light on Stark Contrast Between Downtown and Their Communities
Cleveland janitors hope to pave the foundation for One Cleveland—a truly prosperous city where everybody thrives.
Janitors Host “Tale of Two Clevelands” Trolley Tour to Showcase Stark Difference Between Redeveloped Downtown & Their Neighborhoods
Thousands of Cleveland janitors are fighting for a $15 wage to support their families and lift their communities.
SEIU Local 1 President Tom Balanoff Responds to Tonight’s Mayoral Runoff Results
Janitors at Tri-C Community College Win Path to $15/Hour
Momentum is growing for a $15 wage for 1,650 Cleveland janitors!
SEIU Local 1 Arrowhead Stadium Maintenance Workers and Game-Day Staff Win Strong New Contract with Kansas City Chiefs
More than 200 Arrowhead Stadium workers win good annual raises.