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10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 4, 2020

10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

10 Steps to Preventing Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This Black History Month, Meet Security Officer Anthony Peterson – An Army Veteran Fighting for Better Pay & Respect for ALL Security Officers

February 26, 2019

This Black History Month, Meet Security Officer Anthony Peterson – An Army Veteran Fighting for Better Pay & Respect for ALL Security Officers

This Veterans Day, Show Your Support by Taking One Second to Help Security Officers Who Served

November 10, 2018

This Veterans Day, Show Your Support by Taking One Second to Help Security Officers Who Served

Union Security Officers in Seattle just WON a new contract that raises the minimum wage of Union Security Officers to $17.27 by 2022

September 20, 2018

Union Security Officers in Seattle just WON a new contract that raises the minimum wage of Union Security Officers to $17.27 by 2022

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

August 31, 2018

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

Silicon Valley Security Officers Ratify First Contract in One of the Largest Private-Sector Organizing Efforts in California History

August 13, 2018

Silicon Valley Security Officers Ratify First Contract in One of the Largest Private-Sector Organizing Efforts in California History

San Diego Security Officers Who are Paid Minimum Wage and Fear Homelessness for Their Families Join Together in Fight for Good Union Jobs

June 28, 2018

San Diego Security Officers Who are Paid Minimum Wage and Fear Homelessness for Their Families Join Together in Fight for Good Union Jobs

San Diego Security Officers & Supporters Speak Out on Crisis within Security Industry

May 17, 2018

San Diego Security Officers & Supporters Speak Out on Crisis within Security Industry

“I have to live simply on what the security companies pay us. I have to plan very carefully to survive on my hourly wage.”

April 11, 2018

“I have to live simply on what the security companies pay us. I have to plan very carefully to survive on my hourly wage.”

For International Women's Day, Meet 15-year Officer Robin Morris - "Security is a male-dominated industry. Ladies, when you feel you are right, you got to speak up for yourself. You got to let people know we mean business."

March 7, 2018

For International Women's Day, Meet 15-year Officer Robin Morris - "Security is a male-dominated industry. Ladies, when you feel you are right, you got to speak up for yourself. You got to let people know we mean business."

Silicon Valley Heats Up as Security Officers & Supporters Highlight the Risk of Using Low-Road Contractors like First Security Services (FSS)

February 23, 2018

Silicon Valley Heats Up as Security Officers & Supporters Highlight the Risk of Using Low-Road Contractors like First Security Services (FSS)

"I just wish it wasn't this hard to survive" - Meet LeAndre Aubrey. Hear why he thinks First Security Services needs to do better & what Black History Month means to him

February 21, 2018

"I just wish it wasn't this hard to survive" - Meet LeAndre Aubrey. Hear why he thinks First Security Services needs to do better & what Black History Month means to him

I’ve been a security officer for 20 years and I’m struggling on what they pay. For Black History Month, I want to share my story and our fight to win improvements in San Diego

February 7, 2018

I’ve been a security officer for 20 years and I’m struggling on what they pay.  For Black History Month, I want to share my story and our fight to win improvements in San Diego

I’m a Security Officer and I was Disciplined for Accepting Help during Hurricane

October 3, 2017

I’m a Security Officer and I was Disciplined for Accepting Help during Hurricane

First Security Loses Largest Account at Premier Bay-Area Office Park

September 7, 2017

First Security Loses Largest Account at Premier Bay-Area Office Park

Seattle Security Officer Fights to Improve Working Conditions with Contractor U.S. Security Associates

August 4, 2017

Seattle Security Officer Fights to Improve  Working Conditions with Contractor U.S. Security Associates

Washington State Labor Community Sends Strong Message to Amazon Demanding They Hold Their Security Contractor Accountable

June 23, 2017

Washington State Labor Community Sends Strong Message to Amazon Demanding They Hold Their Security Contractor Accountable

June 20, 2017

San Diego Security Officer Fighting to Make Improvements in Training & Pay -- “Security isn’t your average job. It’s important. And everyone deserves to be safe.”

June 15, 2017

San Diego Security Officer Fighting to Make Improvements in Training & Pay -- “Security isn’t your average job. It’s important. And everyone deserves to be safe.”

This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving

May 31, 2017

This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving

Security work changed her life, and now this San Diego officer is changing the industry for the better

May 31, 2017

Security work changed her life, and now this San Diego officer is changing the industry for the better

This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving

May 26, 2017

This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving

Seattle Council-member Kshama Sawant Calls on Office of Labor Standards to Investigate Amazon contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)

May 5, 2017

Seattle Council-member Kshama Sawant Calls on Office of Labor Standards to Investigate Amazon contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)

Faith leaders join security officers in fight for fairness at Amazon headquarters in Seattle

April 26, 2017

Faith leaders join security officers in fight for fairness at Amazon headquarters in Seattle

Union security officer previously employed by Security Industry Specialists encourages officers to join with Union – better pay, benefits and respect at work

March 28, 2017

Union security officer previously employed by Security Industry Specialists encourages officers to join with Union – better pay, benefits and respect at work

First Alarm Security sees responsibility rating plummet

June 29, 2016

First Alarm Security sees responsibility rating plummet

Chicago and New York security officers win $15—and more—through their unions

June 7, 2016

Chicago and New York security officers win $15—and more—through their unions

Seattle security officers urge Amazon to improve human rights practices—at home and abroad

June 3, 2016

Seattle security officers urge Amazon to improve human rights practices—at home and abroad

D.C. security officers spearheading wave of improvements in the District

April 25, 2016

D.C. security officers spearheading wave of improvements in the District

Chicago security officers ready to stem increase in violence

April 14, 2016

Chicago security officers ready to stem increase in violence

Security officers rally for safer East Coast cities

April 8, 2016

Security officers rally for safer East Coast cities

Disrupting the economy of insecurity

April 7, 2016

Disrupting the economy of insecurity

Security officers strike for workforce investment and worker inclusion in emergency preparedness

April 5, 2016

Security officers strike for workforce investment and worker inclusion in emergency preparedness

Minnesota security officers are the latest winners in the Fight for $15

February 22, 2016

Minnesota security officers are the latest winners in the Fight for $15

Security officers tackle NFL over Super Bowl’s potential impact on San Francisco

February 2, 2016

Security officers tackle NFL over Super Bowl’s potential impact on San Francisco

Security officers front and center in Amazon development discussion

January 19, 2016

Security officers front and center in Amazon development discussion

Security officers and janitors march through Minneapolis skyways to lift communities of color

December 24, 2015

Security officers and janitors march through Minneapolis skyways to lift communities of color

Pittsburgh security officers ensure quality training, healthcare and sustainable wages for their communities

October 9, 2015

Pittsburgh security officers ensure quality training, healthcare and sustainable wages for their communities

Security officers to ASIS International: Let’s work together to raise industry standards

October 6, 2015

Security officers to ASIS International: Let’s work together to raise industry standards

Amazon should reinvent its culture—and its role in Seattle

September 10, 2015

Amazon should reinvent its culture—and its role in Seattle

Security officers building opportunity in Indianapolis

August 24, 2015

Security officers building opportunity in Indianapolis

Seattle City Councilmembers Ask Amazon to Choose a Responsible Security Contractor

June 4, 2015

Seattle City Councilmembers Ask Amazon to Choose a Responsible Security Contractor

Fool me Once…Fool me Twice…Amazon Security Contractor Settles Allegations it “Strongly” Denied

May 27, 2015

Fool me Once…Fool me Twice…Amazon Security Contractor Settles Allegations it “Strongly” Denied

Pittsburgh Security Officers Win New Training Standards Law

May 20, 2015

Pittsburgh Security Officers Win New Training Standards Law

Service Workers Led the Way to $15 and Benefits at Facebook

May 15, 2015

Service Workers Led the Way to $15 and Benefits at Facebook

Clueless in Seattle: Amazon contractor says it is “unaware” of any security officers it may have wronged

April 10, 2015

Clueless in Seattle: Amazon contractor says it is “unaware” of any security officers it may have wronged

Silicon Valley Security Officers Win Big with Apple

March 9, 2015

Silicon Valley Security Officers Win Big with Apple

Seattle Security Officers Part of National Debate on Paid Sick Leave

February 6, 2015

Seattle Security Officers  Part of National Debate on Paid Sick Leave

Silicon Valley Service Workers 'Storm' Apple for Good Jobs

December 12, 2014

Silicon Valley Service Workers 'Storm' Apple for Good Jobs

Veterans deserve a living, not just a job.

November 11, 2014

Veterans deserve a living, not just a job.

Silicon Valley Shake-up: Google Drops SIS

October 16, 2014

Silicon Valley Shake-up: Google Drops SIS

Silicon Valley's REAL diversity problem

September 5, 2014

Silicon Valley's REAL diversity problem

"Sick Daughter" Shouldn't Be the Reason Anyone Loses a Job

July 21, 2014

"Sick Daughter" Shouldn't Be the Reason Anyone Loses a Job

Amazon Security Officers Call on Tech Giant to Deliver on Promises

May 29, 2014

Amazon Security Officers Call on Tech Giant to Deliver on Promises

What Kind of Jobs Are Today's Veterans Coming Home To?

November 6, 2013

What Kind of Jobs Are Today's Veterans Coming Home To?