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

January 9, 2026

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.

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

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

December 18, 2025

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.

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

Security Officers Stand in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

December 1, 2025

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.

Security Officers Stand in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

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

November 18, 2025

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.

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

133 Airport Security Officers in Houston Officially Win Union!

November 1, 2025

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

133 Airport Security Officers in Houston Officially Win Union!

Building on the Power of the No Kings 2.0

October 27, 2025

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.

Building on the Power of the No Kings 2.0

Raven Skinner, New York City Security Officer: Remembering Aland Etienne, Honoring His Legacy

October 26, 2025

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

Raven Skinner, New York City Security Officer: Remembering Aland Etienne, Honoring His Legacy

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

October 20, 2025

Loving father, partner, brother, union sibling, friend, New York hero

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

Baltimore Security Officers Demand Fair Wages and Respect

October 15, 2025

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.

 Baltimore Security Officers Demand Fair Wages and Respect

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

October 13, 2025

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.

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

October 6, 2025

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

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

DC Security Officers Make Great Gains

January 20, 2024

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

DC Security Officers Make Great Gains

SEIU Local 1 Security Officers In Indiana win Big!

January 9, 2024

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

SEIU Local 1 Security Officers In Indiana win Big!

Building Justice Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 2

December 19, 2023

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.

Building Justice Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 2