Proud Veteran and Security Officer - Randy Ramirez
January 11, 2022
Meet Security Officer Randy Ramirez.
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Security Officer Mercedes Taylor
January 11, 2022
Meet Security Officer Mercedes Taylor.
This Veterans Day, Show Your Support by Taking One Second to Help Security Officers Who Served
November 10, 2018
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.”.
October 26, 2018
Christopher Rhudy loves to help people.
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.”
October 18, 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
August 31, 2018
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 & Supporters Speak Out on Crisis within Security Industry
May 17, 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.”
April 11, 2018
"It's not just me, my co-workers are struggling too. So many of us work 2nd jobs, work overtime, and we have to move our families to Mexico---this is just so we can pay our bills, nothing extra," he says.
March 13, 2018
Meet Officer Maria Pfende -- "Promotions are hard to come by for women in our industry. Sometimes they don't support us because of our gender. But we need to keep going. We need to change this."
March 8, 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."
March 7, 2018
Silicon Valley Heats Up as Security Officers & Supporters Highlight the Risk of Using Low-Road Contractors like First Security Services (FSS)
February 23, 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
February 21, 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
February 7, 2018
Hundreds of Silicon Valley Security Officers Rally at Steps of Low-Road Contractor First Security Services
September 22, 2017
Tech Workers Join Fight to Demand Amazon End Silence & Provide Security Officers a Fair Path to Join Union
August 18, 2017
Seattle Security Officer Fights to Improve Working Conditions with Contractor U.S. Security Associates
August 4, 2017
It’s Heating Up as Security Officers Rally at First Security Sites throughout San Jose
June 30, 2017
San Diego Security Officer Speaking Up for Better Communication & Fairness at the Worksite
June 26, 2017
Washington State Labor Community Sends Strong Message to Amazon Demanding They Hold Their Security Contractor Accountable
June 23, 2017
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
This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving
May 31, 2017
Security work changed her life, and now this San Diego officer is changing the industry for the better
May 31, 2017
This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember Those Who Served, Support Those Still Serving
May 26, 2017
It’s working! When we stand together, we win! (but it's not over...)
May 22, 2017
Seattle Council-member Kshama Sawant Calls on Office of Labor Standards to Investigate Amazon contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)
May 5, 2017
Faith leaders join security officers in fight for fairness at Amazon headquarters in Seattle
April 26, 2017
Security officer who protected Amazon headquarters quits over disrespectful treatment by contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)
April 17, 2017
Former SIS security officer who protected Amazon HQ speaks out on favoritism and lack of respect at work
April 12, 2017
More than a hundred security officers and supporters march through downtown Seattle to demand Amazon hold service contractor Security Industry Specialists accountable
April 6, 2017
Detroit security officers rally for respect and better wages
March 31, 2017
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
Portland security officers ratify new union contract to improve wages and secure healthcare coverage for hundreds of officers
March 20, 2017
Union cleaner at Amazon headquarters urges tech giant to hold security contractors accountable for unfair working conditions
March 17, 2017
Union Janitor who cleans Amazon headquarters inspires service workers to fight for their rights
March 16, 2017
Security officers demand Amazon hold their contractors accountable
March 15, 2017
Officer who protects Seattle tech giant calls on Security Company to treat workers with respect and to create a fair process to form a union
March 13, 2017
Army Veteran who protects Amazon HQ calls for union and yearly cost-of-living increases
March 10, 2017
Security officer who guarded Tech Company in Seattle wants all Amazon workers to have access to union advantage – job protections, good training and company-paid classes
March 7, 2017
Muslim security workers, interfaith groups, tech workers and supporters hold massive ‘Pray-In’ at Amazon HQ in Seattle -- Watch video footage of powerful event
March 2, 2017
Massive PRAY-IN at AMAZON HQ in Seattle calling on tech giant, and the companies with which they contract, to create a fair prayer policy and apply it equally to all employees
February 17, 2017
Muslim security employees who guard Amazon feel targeted for praying during work breaks
February 10, 2017
More than 3,000 Silicon Valley security officers who protect tech giants like Facebook win union, set sights on better pay
February 1, 2017
Security officers who protect world-renowned Amazon HQ in Seattle demand to know date of next pay raise
January 30, 2017
Portland security officer fighting to make sure all officers make $15 an hour, have more affordable health insurance and improvements in equipment for safety
December 14, 2016
Tough times for Muslim security offices in Seattle—one man’s story on fighting prejudice
December 12, 2016
Seattle security officer helping to build union because all officers deserve to be paid enough to live, to eat and to raise families
November 28, 2016
Former college football star struggling to get by on Security Officer Pay
September 22, 2016
Fatima wins! Security Company to pay out wage theft case
September 9, 2016
Security officer standing up for a stronger San Diego
March 14, 2016
Stephen Murray: "We need to educate people and let them know they have a voice."
February 23, 2011
Joshua Rojas: "It's a day-by-day existence and forming a union can change that."
February 22, 2011
Sharon Robertson: "We need to care for one another."
February 17, 2011
Janet Brown: "I'm organizing with my co-workers to bring respect and accountability to my job."
February 14, 2011
Mike Delgado: "They need to respect us, and they won't unless we stand together."
February 11, 2011
Kobra Oden: "We work hard keeping Philadelphia safe..."
February 9, 2011
Harrison Bullard: "We won job protection, even when security companies change."
October 18, 2010
Donna Alexander: "Belonging to a union will benefit you immensely."
October 4, 2010
Roger Schutt: "We can organize for a better life."
September 24, 2010
Renita Whicker: "2000 officers will have a great impact."
September 8, 2010
Eric Meade: "I want security to be a proud and honored profession."
August 30, 2010
Kevin Chavis: "Workers have a lot more rights than they realize."
August 23, 2010
Torrey Nelson: "I wish I could do more. I need a second job so I can keep up and save for our future."
July 30, 2010
Sabra Mahrling: "I work hard and I'm always early. What I'd like to see is decent insurance."
July 30, 2010
Hugh Abel: "Whether it's low wages or the big corporate bailouts, workers these days are getting shafted."
July 30, 2010
Francine Beal: "If we all come together, they'll have to listen. And then we can make this profession into a career."
July 30, 2010
Luckendy Benjamin: "Our community needs better jobs."
June 10, 2010
Robenson Thegenus: "I have not been able to see my family and friends in Haiti for years."
May 13, 2010
Naomie Remy Dieudonne: "We deserve it, we need it, and together we will make it."
May 13, 2010
Jamall Williams: "We can change these circumstances with a union."
May 13, 2010
Gerard Gurrier: "This is our moment. Let's make the best of it."
May 13, 2010
Betty McGuire, Massachusetts Security Officer
May 13, 2010
John Graham, Securitas Officer: "We won 50 cent raises each year."
May 4, 2010
Denise Dawson, Securitas Officer: "You're missing out on a lot if you don't have a union."
May 4, 2010
Cheryl Nelson, Sound Transit Officer: "I consider myself a second pair of eyes for the police."
May 4, 2010
Cecelia Johnson, Securitas Officer: "When I do security I treat it like it's my house."
May 4, 2010