Jimena Rojas

August 4, 2026

Local 32BJ

Connecticut, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Hudson Valley, New England, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, Delaware, Western Pennsylvania…

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SEIU Local 1

Local 1

Chicago, IL Kansas City, Missouri Cleveland, Ohio Indianapolis, Indiana St. Louis, Missouri Columbus, Ohio Detroit, Michigan Akron, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Toledo, Ohio…

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SEIU Local 26

Local 26

Minneapolis, MN…

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SEIU 105

Local 105

Denver, CO…

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SEIU Texas

SEIU Texas

Corpus Christi, El Paso and Houston, Texas…

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SEIU USWW; United Service Workers West

USWW

Oakland, CA San Francisco, CA Silicone Valley, CA Los Angeles, CA Orange County, CA San Diego, CA…

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SEIU 49

Local 49

Portland, OR…

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SEIU 6

Local 6

Seattle, WA…

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July 21, 2026

Los Angeles County Security Officers Fighting For Affordable Healthcare and Paid Time Off!

Los Angeles County relies on privately contracted companies for specialized services such as janitorial, security, environmental services and food services. Los Angeles…

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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. When I started working as a security officer…

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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…

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Gerald Walker

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. Since the…

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NorCal security officers rally, launch contract campaign, fight for industry-wide improvements to pay, work standards
April 27, 2026

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…

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April 20, 2026

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.

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Jordan Drayton
February 25, 2026

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…

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New York City Makes History: First Private-Sector Wage Law in Over 60 Years Honors Security Officer Aland Etienne
February 9, 2026

New York City Makes History: First Private-Sector Wage Law in Over 60 Years Honors Security Officer Aland Etienne

On January 29, 2026, New York City took a historic step to protect the protectors.

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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.
January 9, 2026

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

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.

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New York City Council Leads the Way to Security Industry Reform by Passing the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act
December 18, 2025

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

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.

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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.
December 1, 2025

Security Officers Stand in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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.

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“That Don’t Work”: Security Officer Tyrone Patterson on Common Sense and the Cost of Survival
November 18, 2025

“That Don’t Work”: Security Officer Tyrone Patterson on Common Sense and the Cost of Survival

Like other security officers across the country, Tyrone Patterson is speaking out. Whether it’s contract campaigns or weighing in on the big picture, he’s making sure the voice of workers is heard loud and clear.

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In October, 133 Houston airport security officers officially joined SEIUTX, winning union recognition through card-check vote!
November 1, 2025

133 Airport Security Officers in Houston Officially Win Union!

In October, 133 Houston airport security officers officially joined SEIUTX, winning union recognition through card-check vote!

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Just weeks ago, hundreds of thousands of working people gathered for the historic No Kings 2.0 Protest, a massive display of unity where union members, immigrant families, community organizations, and allies. came together to clearly say: there is no place for authoritarianism, attacks on immigrants, or corporate greed in our democracy.
October 27, 2025

Building on the Power of the No Kings 2.0

Just weeks ago, hundreds of thousands of working people gathered for the historic No Kings 2.0 Protest, a massive display of unity where union members, immigrant families, community organizations, and allies. came together to clearly say: there is no place for authoritarianism, attacks on immigrants, or corporate greed in our democracy.

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NYC’s Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act is an opportunity to commemorate a hero.
October 26, 2025

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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Loving father, partner, brother, union sibling, friend, New York hero
October 20, 2025

NYC Hero’s Legacy: The Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act

32BJ security officer Aland Etienne put his life on the line to protect lives during a mass shooting at a major skyscraper…

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Security officers and community allies gathered outside Baltimore City Hall this week to call attention to what they described as “shameful” pay and benefits in one of the city’s fastest-growing industries.
October 15, 2025

Baltimore Security Officers Demand Fair Wages and Respect

Security officers and community allies gathered outside Baltimore City Hall this week to call attention to what they described as “shameful” pay and benefits in one of the city’s fastest-growing industries.

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Security officers protect office towers, hospitals, retail stores, and public buildings every single day. They act as first responders in emergencies, maintain workplace safety, and provide stability for their communities. Yet corporations and contractors treat them as disposable.
October 13, 2025

Low Pay, Insufficient Benefits and High Turnover Across the Security Industry

A new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) shows what security officers already know: corporate greed drives industry-wide instability. The CAP report…

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Media Reports Officers Trying to Get by on $40K in NYC
October 6, 2025

Pay Discrimination, Low Wages and High Turnover Put Security Officers, New Yorkers at Risk

Media Reports Officers Trying to Get by on $40K in NYC

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Security Officers in DC negotiate a union contract by sticking together and getting involved.
January 20, 2024

DC Security Officers Make Great Gains

Security Officers in DC negotiate a union contract by sticking together and getting involved.

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Union Security Officers in Indianapolis were united, spoke up and showed Security Officers can win.
January 9, 2024

SEIU Local 1 Security Officers In Indiana win Big!

Union Security Officers in Indianapolis were united, spoke up and showed Security Officers can win.

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December 19, 2023

Building Justice Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 2

Building Justice! is for essential Janitors and Security Officers fighting to make our workplaces better. No matter who we are or where we are from, we stand together for fair pay, healthcare, respect and the right to build our union.

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September 8, 2023

City of Indianapolis suspends Protection Plus after wage violations exposed

The City of Indianapolis is temporarily refusing to contract with Protection Plus Inc. after learning that the company had failed to pay proper overtime wages to Security Officers.

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September 6, 2023

Building Justice Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1

Building Justice! is for essential Janitors and Security Officers fighting to make our workplaces better. No matter who we are or where we are from, we stand together for fair pay, healthcare, respect and the right to build our union.

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Detroit arena workers establish first-ever industry-wide standards board
July 13, 2023

Detroit arena workers establish first-ever industry-wide standards board

SEIU Local 1 arena workers, fellow members, and allies applauded the Detroit City Council’s passage of a resolution that will enable workers to have a seat at the table to address issues that matter to them.

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Los Angeles County Essential Contracted Security Officers and Janitors Win 100% Employer Paid Healthcare
April 18, 2023

Los Angeles County Essential Contracted Security Officers and Janitors Win 100% Employer Paid Healthcare

Contracted Security Officers and Janitors, members of SEIU USWW, in Los Angeles County have been speaking out, rallying and fighting for years to get access to affordable healthcare and they have WON!

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Meet Security Officer Mercedes Taylor.
January 13, 2023

BREAKING: Harris County Commissioners Court Passes Nation’s First Essential Workers Board

Harris County becomes the first county in the country to ensure workers’ concerns are taken into account for workplace health and safety policies.

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Joining thousands of other Security Officers who have stood up, spoken out!
November 26, 2022

Milwaukee Security Officers take home big wins on their new union contract!

Joining thousands of other Security Officers who have stood up, spoken out!

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Boston Security Officers win big in their union contract!
September 23, 2022

Boston Security Officers win big in their union contract!

Security Officers in Boston have been at the forefront of the pandemic as their job is essential- showing up everyday and keeping people safe.

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September 21, 2022

Security Officers in the Chicago metro area organize to win a better union contract!

As essential workers throughout the pandemic, Security Officers in the Chicago metro area have been keeping people and buildings safe.

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Union Security Officers keep on winning!
July 7, 2022

Union Security Officers keep on winning!

Security Officers in Seattle Ratify Strong New Contract, Raising Wages and Limiting Mandatory Overtime

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Security Officers in Washington D.C. are celebrating!
June 30, 2022

Security Officers in Washington D.C. are celebrating!

Security officers in Washington D.C., who protect the overwhelming majority of D.C. commercial office buildings, are celebrating.

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As Security Officers across the country have been doing, Security Officers in Denver stood together, spoke up, and they won.
April 18, 2022

Security Officers who serve the city of Denver city and government buildings have voted to ratify their union contract!

As Security Officers across the country have been doing, Security Officers in Denver stood together, spoke up, and they won.

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Essential Security Officers for the Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island ratified their first union contract with 32BJ SEIU.
March 9, 2022

Essential Security Officers in Rhode Island WON a strong UNION CONTRACT!!

Essential Security Officers for the Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island ratified their first union contract with 32BJ SEIU.

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February 10, 2022

S4S Newsletter: Vol 3 Year In Review 2021

IN 2021 WE ORGANIZED, TOOK ACTION, AND WON!

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Over 2,500 security officers in ten counties throughout the state, reached a tentative agreement for a new four-year union contract!
January 18, 2022

New Jersey Security Officers Win Big!

Over 2,500 security officers in ten counties throughout the state, reached a tentative agreement for a new four-year union contract!

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Underpaid Workers Win First-Ever Citywide Union Contract...And New Hope for a Better Life

2,500 Philadelphia Security Officers Score Victory in National Battle for Economic Fairness

Underpaid Workers Win First-Ever Citywide Union Contract…And New Hope for a Better Life Philadelphia–Coming on the heels of the defeat of the “1%”…

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Meet Security Officer Mercedes Taylor.
January 11, 2022

Security Officer Mercedes Taylor

Meet Security Officer Mercedes Taylor.

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Proud Veteran and Security Officer - Randy Ramirez

Proud Veteran and Security Officer – Randy Ramirez

Meet Security Officer Randy Ramirez.

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2,500 hard-working Philly Security Officers just WON A STRONG UNION CONTRACT with their best raises ever
December 10, 2021

SECURITY OFFICERS IN PHILLY WIN THEIR BIGGEST PAY RAISES EVER!

Shout out to the 2,500 hard-working Philly Security Officers who just WON A STRONG UNION CONTRACT with their best raises ever, healthcare…

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2,500 hard-working Philly Security Officers just WON A STRONG UNION CONTRACT with their best raises ever
November 29, 2021

S4S Newsletter: Vol 2: New Jersey Security Officers Win Big!

I got your six, you got mine—We’re stronger together”

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March 4, 2020

10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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