Security officers are essential and deserve fair pay, healthcare, training, respect, and the freedom to join a union.
On January 29, 2026, New York City took a historic step to protect the protectors.
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.
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.
Since the pandemic started, officers have shown up every day to keep everyone as safe as possible risking their health.
Learn MoreThroughout 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.
Learn MoreNYC’s Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act is an opportunity to commemorate a hero.
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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