News & Updates
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….
Meet Officer Rhudy — “The more we work together to improve our lives, the safer our communities will be. When we have respect, a voice on the job and fair pay, we can contribute to society and send our kids to decent schools.”
Christopher Rhudy has spent ten years protecting his hometown of San Diego as a security officer. He’s organizing a union with 1,000 fellow officers to raise standards in the industry — better training, respect, fair pay, and healthcare they can actually use….
Meet Veteran & Security Officer Peterson, fighting for better wages so officers don’t have to work so much overtime — “I give up time with my family & I barely see my 8-year-old. I miss spending time with her.”
A 30-year security officer and military veteran, Tony Peterson is fighting for higher wages so he doesn’t have to work 60+ hours a week away from his 8-year-old daughter. He knows firsthand what union protection looks like — and what life is like without it….
Gear Review! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Handcuffs!
Security officer Preston breaks down the modern handcuff — anatomy, history, brands, and the case for serious training time on the tools you carry every day….
Union Security Officers in Seattle just WON a new contract that raises the minimum wage of Union Security Officers to $17.27 by 2022
Seattle union security officers just won a four-year contract that raises the minimum wage to $17.27 by 2022 — with five pay increases, paid vacation, and job protections along the way….
Union Security Officer Encourages others to Stick Together – Respect, Equality, Better Pay & Job Security
Jamila Culcleasure went from working two jobs at a non-union company to earning $3 more per hour with SEIU 6 — and getting her life back. Her message to other officers: don’t be afraid to join the union….
More Than 100 Janitors, Security Officers & Supporters—Including Survivors of Assault–March 100 Miles in Support of Protection Against Sexual Violence at Work
More than 100 janitors, security officers, and survivors of sexual assault marched 100 miles from San Francisco to Sacramento to demand passage of AB2079 — the Janitorial Survival Empowerment Act….
Labor Day is All About Celebrating a Better Life for Working People – It’s a Good Day to Meet Morgan McCormick, A San Diego Security Officer Fighting for Her Future
Morgan McCormick has been a San Diego security officer for five years — and skips meals to save money. On Labor Day, she’s asking why the people who protect the city can’t afford to live in it….
Houston Janitors & Security Officers Urge City Hall to Hire Only Responsible Contractors
Janitors, security officers, and allies rallied at Houston City Hall this week to push the city to contract only with responsible employers — ones that pay family-sustaining wages and respect workers’ rights….