Oakland Holds First Training in Newly Revamped Steward Program

07/25/2018

“Participating in the steward training provided me with a valuable experience that will help me effectively represent my co-workers as a steward for Local 21.  We’re stronger when we know our rights and when we protect each other as a team.”

Despite Federal Attacks Against Public Sector Workers, California Stands with Us

07/25/2018

Thanks to SB 866, employers cannot intimidate employees from joining or staying in a union, must keep new employee orientation information confidential, and meet and confer with union before sending communications to employees about union membership and Janus v. AFSCME.

Local 21 Bargaining Wins and Upcoming Raises

07/24/2018

Members have stood together and fought for each other across our union. Here are some of the wins we have achieved!

Billionaire Groups Will Be Targeting Public Employees in the Bay Area

07/23/2018

What do you do when a Santa Clause paid by the Koch brothers shows up at your workplace?

IFPTE Local 21 on Supreme Court Janus Ruling: “Working People Know It’s Not the Billionaires Watching Out for Us”

06/27/2018

Local 21 condemns the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn decades of labor law precedent with Janus v. AFSCME.

Local 21 Werks it at SF Pride!

06/25/2018

LGBTQIA rights don’t stop at marriage equality; we are proud to fight for the rights of LGBTQIA employees at work.

Local 21 Wins EDF Increase to $900,000 for FY 2018-19

06/25/2018

Local 21 has won another $150,000 to be added to the fund for FY 2018-19, despite negotiations being a year away.

HSS Announces Rates for 2019

06/25/2018

HSS recently announced the new rates for 2019. Kaiser plans will stay almost the same, with rates decreasing very slightly. The Blue Shield Trio plan rates will increase by $0-$19.23, while the Blue Shield Access+ rates will increase $0-$39.89 per month.

What’s Happening to Our Pension Contributions Rates?

06/25/2018

We are pleased to announce that our contribution/cost sharing for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, remains the same as it currently is (FY 2017-18); our pension rates are NOT going up this year. This favorable news further illustrates how important it is for us to stay engaged and involved; it makes a difference!

A Message From Local 21 Executive Director Debra Grabelle: What Happens Next is Up to Us

06/01/2018

We are a union. We are a collective of 11,000 people who have decided to stand together so we can achieve more. If every one of us makes the choice to contribute in different ways, we as IFPTE Local 21 can come out the other side of this historical moment stronger than Janus. I believe in our union, and I believe that we have the strength and will to win.

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