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“Affordability is the Biggest Fight Right Now”: A Security Officer Responds to Trump’s Claims that Affordability is a Myth

January 9, 2026

When Donald Trump claimed that “people don’t care about affordability,” Tyrone Patterson, a Philadelphia security officer, took to social media to set the record straight.

“Affordability is the Biggest Fight Right Now”: A Security Officer Responds to Trump’s Claims that Affordability is a Myth

New York City Council Leads the Way to Security Industry Reform by Passing the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act

December 18, 2025

On December 18, the New York City Council passed historic legislation to raise standards across the private security industry, honoring the legacy of Aland Etienne, a 32BJ SEIU member and security officer who lost his life protecting others during the July mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue.

New York City Council Leads the Way to Security Industry Reform by Passing the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act

Security Officers Stand in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

December 1, 2025

Seattle security officers just won their strongest contract to date – that hasn’t stopped officers like Demetrus Dugar from fighting for all working people. Across the country, Starbucks baristas are striking and rallying to demand that Starbucks corporate finally meet with them and negotiate a fair contract.

Security Officers Stand in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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Security Officers in CA Are Coming Together to Improve Working Conditions by Forming a Union

Since the pandemic started, officers have shown up every day to keep everyone as safe as possible risking their health.

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Security Officers in CA Are Coming Together to Improve Working Conditions by Forming a Union

Rhode Island Security Officers Deserve Good Union Jobs!

Throughout the pandemic, security officers go to work every day and risk their health and their families' health in order to protect the people of Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Security Officers Deserve Good Union Jobs!

Raven Skinner, New York City Security Officer: Remembering Aland Etienne, Honoring His Legacy

NYC’s Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act is an opportunity to commemorate a hero.

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Raven Skinner, New York City Security Officer: Remembering Aland Etienne, Honoring His Legacy

A Movement of Security Officers Fighting for Higher Industry Standards

Since 2000, SEIU's Stand for Security campaign has united over 80,000 security officers across more than 30 cities. Join us!

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