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- 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 Legislation
Security 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. … - Jordan’s Story
Jordan Drayton is a union security officer at Temple University’s Liacouras Garage, a busy public parking facility in the heart of North Philadelphia. On any given shift, the job can change instantly. From attempted car thefts and public intoxication to violent encounters, Jordan is expected to be a first responder and safekeeper of his community. For years,the wages and benefits attached to Jordan’s responsibility on the job failed to reflect the reality…
