Security officers are essential and deserve fair pay, healthcare, training, respect, and the freedom to join a union.
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.
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 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.
Since the pandemic started, officers have shown up every day to keep everyone as safe as possible risking their health.
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Learn MoreSince 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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