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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.
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
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.
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.
SEIU Local 1 Homewood-Flossmoor Food Service Workers Ratify Strong New Contract
By coming together, Local 1 food service workers won a strong new contract that will lift the entire Homewood-Flossmoor community.
SEIU Illinois State Council Applauds Governor JB Pritzker’s Fair Tax Proposal
Governor Pritzker’s plan lowers tax rates for 97 percent of Illinois taxpayers while making sure the wealthy pay their fair share.