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Action Alerts
It's time to modernize Colorado's Labor Laws! Join our Rally!
Colorado workers should have the freedom to speak up for fair pay and safer workplaces. But outdated labor laws hold us back.
Imagine a Colorado where workers can:
✅ Raise safety concerns without retaliation
✅ Negotiate for more money in their pockets
✅ Level the playing field with corporations
✅ Build the strong union presence our state needs
Join 35+ unions and organizations at the Capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 19th, at 10 a.m. to kick off our campaign.
Unions in the News
National Labor Relations Board makes captive audience meetings illegal!
In a landmark decision, the NLRB just outlawed captive audience meetings!
This is a major victory for workers everywhere! Everyone has the right to organize a union at the workplace —without being forced by bad-faith employers into captive audience meetings. Now it’s official!
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that employers can’t force workers to listen to anti-union speeches, a tactic used by bad-faith bosses to union bust!
This marks a new chapter for union organizing in Colorado and across the country which will workers to more freely organize without fear of retaliation, coercion, or discipline!
Social Media Shares of the Month!
Political Updates
An election update from President Stephanie Felix-Sowy:
Colorado workers showed up strong, and together, we made sure our voices were heard and values realized loud and clear across the state. Because of your tireless efforts, we held and expanded pro-worker majorities in both the Colorado House and Senate. These wins mean we’re ready to fight for and pass legislation that makes it easier for Colorado workers to organize and form unions—because we know that a union job is a pathway to dignity, respect, and a fair shot at prosperity.
Click here to read the rest of Stephanie’s update
Want to learn more about how to get involved in our union political program? Get an introduction to our Committee On Political Education (COPE), the best way to get involved and make political change in your community Meeting info.3rd Saturday of the month 11AM – 12PM
Use this link to register for the virtual meeting: http://bit.ly/whatisCOPE
Internal Healthcare Updates
- Healthy staffing for union workers and Kaiser patients.
- Reduce registry usage, stop outsourcing, and engage labor early in restructuring.
- Upskill employees for hard-to-fill roles.
- Assure unit-based teams meet monthly.
- Show full support for the Joint Staffing process.
- Recognize SEIU Committee on Interns and Residents in the National Agreement.
- Regularly share PSP data and engage leadership on goal achievement.
Earlier this summer, the WellPower Board voted NOT to move forward with the merger with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. WellPower cited funding concerns with JCMH in their decision. This is a significant step for our union and our commitment to organizing mental health workers across the state.
We are still dedicated to fostering a strong partnership with workers at JCMH and continuing our efforts guarantee top-notch care for everyone in our communities.
Do you know anyone who works at Jefferson Center (JCMH), a mental health provider on the Front Range? If so, please put us in touch!
Please use our form at this link to let us know if you have any questions about the merger or know anyone at JCMH!
PPRM Workers Win Historic Contract!
We’re excited to announce that your bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM)! This agreement brings significant improvements for all members, with wins in wages, benefits, and new provisions for staff. Now it’s time to lock in these wins by voting YES to ratify our new contract!
See below for voting information and click here for more information on what we won! https://seiu105.info/PPRMratification
Important Dates:
Ratification Meetings (Info + Vote)
Join us for one of our upcoming Zoom meetings to discuss and vote on the new contract:
- Friday, November 15th: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (MT) / 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PT)
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85246137747 - Saturday, November 16th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (MT) / 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PT)
Click here to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85246137747
This is a huge win for all PPRM workers, and your participation is crucial to ratifying this tentative agreement! We’re one step closer to securing the future we all deserve. Be sure to attend one of the virtual meetings and cast your vote!
Workers at Urban Peak Ratify First Workers Contract!
After over a year of fighting for a union, winning, and bargaining with Urban Peak management, we have ratified our FIRST CONTRACT! This is a historic victory for workers at urban peak, and the social services industry at large as this contract marks the FIRST union contract at a homeless shelter in the entire state of Colorado!
The new contract includes provisions for increased workplace safety, mental health resources, comprehensive training for staff, and improved policies to address workplace trauma. These changes are expected to improve both the quality of care provided to the youth and the long-term sustainability of the shelter.
A massive congratulations to every single worker who fought hard for this win!
Internal Property Services Updates
Security officers at Securitas have started to prepare for their contract expiration at the end of the year!
It’s important that we hear from every single officer in order to WIN the strongest possible contract for Securitas officers!
If you haven’t already, please fill out our bargaining survey and let us know what matters most to you in these negotiations!
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE BARGAINING SURVEY
Also, we are starting to form our bargaining team, make sure you fill our our nominations form and nominate up to three coworkers you trust to fight and WIN a strong contract!
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE NOMINATION SURVEY
Janitors at ROTH ratify Contract!
Janitors who clean city building across Denver have ratified a new contract with Roth! By standing united through bargaining, these essential workers won:- Expanded workload & safety protections
- Better time off
- More access and opportunities that will create an even stronger union!
- and so much MORE
Internal Airport Updates
Flagship Update: IT’S TIME TO TAKE ACTION – NO MORE DISRESPECT!
The last time we were at the table, Flagship gave us their best offer of .84 cents, .87 cents, and .91 cents, and those increases are just not going to cut it! It’s time to take action and make sure the airport knows what we are fighting for and why they need to hold Flagship accountable! No more delays, we need Flagship to come up with a serious offer, in mediation on November 22nd.
Join us before or after your shift this Monday, November 18th at 2:45 PM at the AOB Office, Door 600, to stand with us in this fight. We will deliver a letter to DEN so wear purple and be ready to make your voice heard! We must show the airport we are united and determined to do whatever it might take to win a fair contract. It’s time to take a stand, it’s time to show Flagship that we won’t back down and that we won’t stop until our voices are heard!
WHEN
MONDAY, November 18th – 2:45PM
WHERE
AOB OFFICE – DOOR 600
See below for more details and click here to sign up for the action!
Airport Workers at Flik Win New Contract!
- On average, a 25% wage increase!
- Better workplace protections!
- More respect on and off the job!
Airport Workers at LAZ Win New Contract!
We are happy to announce that we have won a strong new contract with LAZ!
Through the power of our union, and by standing strong together, we were able to make massive gains in wages, vacation, workplace protections and much more!
Check out the flyer below to read about all of our MASSIVE victories!
External Healthcare Updates
Earlier this summer, Workers at Mental Health Partners’ Walk-in Clinic and crisis center in Boulder WON BIG and have voted to join our union and close their shop!
Now it’s time for these critical workers to bargain a strong contract that protects and respects the work they do and their power in our communities.
Stay tuned for updates on bargaining!
Social workers at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless are continuing their organizing efforts every day. These courageous workers, who serve our community every day, are fighting for the ability to provide better services and stay in the jobs they love.
Learn more about their effort: https://www.seiu105.org/cch/
We are continuing our union movie nights with “Matewon” on Thursday, November 21st at 7PM
Catch up with coworkers and join us for one of our favorite movies! Food will be provided so please RSVP below and be sure to invite your coworkers!
Click here to RSVP: seiu105.info/matewan
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WHEN: Thursday, November 21st at 7pm
WHERE: SEIU Local 105 union hall
External Property Services Updates
Earlier this month we celebrated our UNION STRONG security officers like those at Securitas, who met this week to show solidarity around issues at work and build power in their fight for the strong contract they deserve!
Every security officer in Colorado deserve a union, and we are fighting hard to make sure security officers everywhere are respected, protected, and paid!
Are you interested in helping our external organizing campaign with security officers across Denver? Security officers keep us safe at work and in our community every day, and we’re fighting hard to help them win with UNION POWER! If you’re interested, please let us know by using our organizing support sign-up form!
Members are working together to make sure more workers are the right of union at work! Are you interested in joining our organizing campaigns? Reach out to a steward and learn how you can support!
