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Statement from Our President, Martha Baker, RN regarding Venezuela and Democracy

Dear SEIU 1991 Members,  We want to communicate clearly and with great passion: that your union stands in solidarity with our Venezuelan brothers and sisters yearning to be free of dictatorship and oppression.  We stand for democracy in every country in the Western Hemisphere and across the world. While Venezuela is in the spotlight today,…

SEIU 1991 Members: Making an Impact in Haiti

Sixteen years ago, devastation struck the island of Haiti when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit. More than 220,000 people lost their lives, 300,000 were injured, and millions were displaced as a result. SEIU 1991members were among the first on the front lines, providing critical aid to the victims. As we look back on that time, we…

Unity Rally

Our Unity Rally and BBQ at The Alamo was a powerful success! More than 1,000 members from SEIU 1991, AFSCME, and CIR showed up in person — with many more joining via Zoom — as we came together in unity to continue the fight for our 4% COLA. Check out the photos in the slideshow…

The Fight Continues!

Dear SEIU 1991 Member,Thank you to the 200+ members who packed DTC 259, and to the additional 500 members who joined via Zoom! We delivered more than 1,000 letters from members and their families to management.Member leaders read powerful testimonies and painted the table purple! Despite this powerful show of unity, management moved their position…

COLA Reopener Bargaining: SEIU 1991 Stands United

SEIU 1991 Nurses, Doctors, and Healthcare professionals stand united for our four percent COLA!  Over 400 union members mobilized yesterday, with an additional 500 on Zoom, for the fourth round of negotiations. We stood firm in our fight to win a 4% COLA promised to all other county employees and their families. Management refused to move…

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