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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

Tech Workers Join Fight to Demand Amazon End Silence & Provide Security Officers a Fair Path to Join Union

August 18, 2017

Tech Workers Join Fight to Demand Amazon End Silence & Provide Security Officers a Fair Path to Join Union

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

U.S Security Associates Sees Contractor Responsibility Status Plunge to Lowest Possible Level in Seattle Market

July 20, 2017

U.S Security Associates Sees Contractor Responsibility Status Plunge to Lowest Possible Level in Seattle Market

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

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

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

It’s working! When we stand together, we win! (but it's not over...)

May 22, 2017

It’s working!  When we stand together, we win! (but it's not over...)

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

Security officer who protected Amazon headquarters quits over disrespectful treatment by contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)

April 17, 2017

Security officer who protected Amazon headquarters quits over disrespectful treatment by contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS)

Former SIS security officer who protected Amazon HQ speaks out on favoritism and lack of respect at work

April 12, 2017

Former SIS security officer who protected Amazon HQ speaks out on favoritism and lack of respect at work

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

More than a hundred security officers and supporters march through downtown Seattle to demand Amazon hold service contractor Security Industry Specialists accountable

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

Union cleaner at Amazon headquarters urges tech giant to hold security contractors accountable for unfair working conditions

March 17, 2017

Union cleaner at Amazon headquarters urges tech giant to hold security contractors accountable for unfair working conditions

Union Janitor who cleans Amazon headquarters inspires service workers to fight for their rights

March 16, 2017

Union Janitor who cleans Amazon headquarters inspires service workers to fight for their rights

Security officers demand Amazon hold their contractors accountable

March 15, 2017

Security officers demand Amazon hold their contractors accountable

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

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

Army Veteran who protects Amazon HQ calls for union and yearly cost-of-living increases

March 10, 2017

Army Veteran who protects Amazon HQ calls for union and yearly cost-of-living increases

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

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

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

Muslim security workers, interfaith groups, tech workers and supporters hold massive ‘Pray-In’ at Amazon HQ in Seattle -- Watch video footage of powerful event

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

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

Muslim security employees who guard Amazon feel targeted for praying during work breaks

February 10, 2017

Muslim security employees who guard Amazon feel targeted for praying during work breaks

Security officers who protect world-renowned Amazon HQ in Seattle demand to know date of next pay raise

January 30, 2017

Security officers who protect world-renowned Amazon HQ in Seattle demand to know date of next pay raise

Security Industry Specialists (SIS) loses contract at Facebook, layoffs looming in multiple cities

January 24, 2017

Security Industry Specialists (SIS) loses contract at Facebook, layoffs looming in multiple cities

Tough times for Muslim security offices in Seattle—one man’s story on fighting prejudice

December 12, 2016

Tough times for Muslim security offices in Seattle—one man’s story on fighting prejudice

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

Seattle security officer helping to build union because all officers deserve to be paid enough to live, to eat and to raise families

Seattle officer speaks up about shorted paychecks, wage theft and rights for security officers in the industry

November 21, 2016

Seattle officer speaks up about shorted paychecks, wage theft and rights for security officers in the industry

"I make $15 an hour. I have a set schedule, medical coverage and job security. Our union changed my life."

October 11, 2016

"I make $15 an hour. I have a set schedule, medical coverage and job security. Our union changed my life."

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

Security officers front and center in Amazon development discussion

January 19, 2016

Security officers front and center in Amazon development discussion

Amazon should reinvent its culture—and its role in Seattle

September 10, 2015

Amazon should reinvent its culture—and its role in Seattle

Amazon Shareholder Meeting: Diverse Coalition Calls on Amazon to Develop Responsibly, Hire Responsible Security Contractor

June 10, 2015

Amazon Shareholder Meeting: Diverse Coalition Calls on Amazon to Develop Responsibly, Hire Responsible Security Contractor

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

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

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

Jesse Jackson Says Amazon Lacks Opportunity for Security Officers and Workers of Color

December 12, 2014

Jesse Jackson Says Amazon Lacks Opportunity for Security Officers and Workers of Color