News & Updates
Security Officers in the Bay Area Launch 24-Hour ULP Strike Against Allied, Securitas, Other Security Companies. Los Angeles is Next.
Early on Friday, September 18, security officers in downtown San Francisco, represented by SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW), walked off the job to protest alleged bad faith bargaining, surveillance of officers, retaliatory discipline, making unilateral changes, illegally coercing, restraining, and interfering with officers’ right to strike, and other unfair practices on the job. …
32BJ SEIU Honors Members Killed on 9/11, Announces Campaign to Organize 50,000+ NYC Security Officers
On September 9, 32BJ SEIU leaders and members, non-union officers fighting for a union and 32BJ SEIU union security officers were joined…
Union security officers rally in downtown San Francisco to announce the authorization of an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike
On September 2, union security officers from across San Francisco and Silicon Valley as well as allies and political leaders gathered at Mechanics Monument Plaza in Downtown San Francisco …
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: How AI, apps, and tech are changing the security industry.
Using information obtained from security officer interviews, this new report examines three key areas where new technology is changing the security services industry and impacting the workforce, including: (1) automated/AI HR and work management systems; (2) remote monitoring and command tools; and (3) online and mobile training platforms. …
Security officers and allies take part in a national day of action to raise awareness about the critical issues facing the industry
Security officers across the country took action on July 30 to demand higher standards in the security industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, security officers were deemed essential, yet their wages, benefits, training, and workplace protections didn’t and still do not reflect that.
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UC Berkeley Labor Center report profiles the security officer workforce in the U.S. and shows why improving job quality is a matter of both economic justice and public safety.
A recent report from the UC Berkeley Labor Center analyzes job quality, labor market dynamics, and workforce conditions among security officers in the United States. This publication combines national data with state and metropolitan factsheets …
La Opinion: “Los Oficales De Seguridad Merecemos Sentirnos Protegidos”
El trabajo de seguridad privada se ha convertido en una de las ocupaciones más peligrosas del país. No solo vigilamos puertas o monitoreamos cámaras; también intervenimos en conflictos y somos los primeros en actuar y responder ante situaciones volátiles. Son responsabilidades de alto riesgo y, cuando la capacitación es insuficiente, trabajadores como yo quedamos expuestos al peligro….
Security Officers Lobby in Sacramento and Hold Memorial Day Weekend Actions Demanding Better Workplace Training, Higher Standards
Last week was full of activity and solidarity for California security officers. On Thursday, officers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San…
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…
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’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…
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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“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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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…
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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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…
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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DC Security Officers Make Great Gains
Security Officers in DC negotiate a union contract by sticking together and getting involved.
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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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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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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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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
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
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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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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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!
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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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!
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!
Security officers in Washington D.C., who protect the overwhelming majority of D.C. commercial office buildings, are celebrating.
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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 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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S4S Newsletter: Vol 3 Year In Review 2021
IN 2021 WE ORGANIZED, TOOK ACTION, AND WON!
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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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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%”…
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…
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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10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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We are sad to announce the sudden loss of one of our nation’s most vital & energetic union leaders – 32BJ SEIU President Hector Figueroa
Héctor Figueroa is one of our nation’s most prominent Latino labor leaders and a ‘champion for working people, minorities, the poor, the voiceless,’…
S4S Newsletter Vol 1: Portland Security Officers WIN Pay Raises!
Welcome to the kick-off edition of the We Got Your 6 newsletter. As of today, more than 60,000 security officers have joined the team, formed a union and are winning better pay, benefits, respect, training and then some.
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This Black History Month, Meet Security Officer Anthony Peterson – An Army Veteran Fighting for Better Pay & Respect for ALL Security Officers
You might think protecting people is in Anthony Peterson’s DNA—his father was a long-time police officer, one brother was a Federal Officer,…
This Veterans Day, Show Your Support by Taking One Second to Help Security Officers Who Served
This Veterans Day, it is important we honor the sacrifices our Veterans make each and every day to keep our country safe….