SEIU Local 221

06/27/2026

SEIU Local 221 Chapter President Adela Martinez was interviewed by SanDiegoYa about MAAC workers' fight for an equitable contract today.

"For the past eight months, we've been negotiating in good faith," she said. "We want wages that are fair, affordable health benefits and a contract that reflects the value of the employees who make MAAC's mission possible every single day."

The interview is expected to be published this weekend at https://noticiassd.com

06/26/2026

🗳️It’s Padres v. Dodgers weekend!
Who do you support? Drop your heart in the comments.

🤎 for Padres
💙 for Dodgers

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06/25/2026

Members spoke in support of a County budget that minimizes federal cuts, updating the charter governing the County of San Diego and certifying a Petition Measure to Fund San Diego Health and Human Services today at the Board of Supervisors.

All measures passed and advanced the fight to fund care for vulnerable San Diego residents and for transparent government.

06/25/2026

Labor and Transgender Liberation: Come hear from local transgender and labor activists for an important and timely look at how these struggles are intertwined.

⏰ 7-8:15 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, July 23
👉 Virtual: sign up at seiu221.org/history

06/25/2026

🚨 IMPERIAL BEACH MEMBER MEETING 🚨
Get union updates on July 8
⏰ Noon to 1 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 8
📍 Dempsey Holder lifeguard tower
👉 seiu221.org/ib

Hear details on bargaining unit progress on air exposure, retirement and more

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

The 🏳️‍🌈 Lavender Caucus Pride Bonfire brought together union members to celebrate Pride, socialize, share food and talk about the future of the on Saturday at Shelter Island Shoreline Park.
Get involved 🔗https://www.seiu221.org/affinity-groups

06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, SEIU 221 member and AFRAM Sankofa 221 President Marissa Bell reflects on the resilience of our ancestors and the ongoing fight for freedom, dignity, justice, and opportunity.

The people who fought for freedom understood something we still know today: rights only matter when they can be protected and enforced. That's why workers organize. That's why unions matter. And that's why we honor .

06/18/2026

Today, our very own Marissa Bell, President of AFRAM Sankofa 221 and SEIU 221 member, joined community leaders, immigrant rights advocates, labor partners, and activists at this week's action.

In recognition of Juneteenth, speakers reflected on the ongoing struggle for freedom, dignity, and justice, and the connections between Black liberation, immigrant justice, and human rights.

Together, we reaffirmed a simple truth: no one is free until we are all free.
Haven't attended yet? Join us next Thursday.

🕥 10:30 a.m. gather, 11 a.m. program
📅 Thursdays
📍 Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building

06/17/2026

Access to affordable, quality healthcare is one of the fundamental issues of our time.

🎥 Watch as MAAC teacher Clarissa Tanori shares how declining quality available through her employer, MAAC Project, has impacted her health.

Workers deserve better healthcare access.