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Solidarity with San Jose City Workers

UPDATE as of August 15, 2023:

San Jose City workers reached a deal with the City of San Jose and the strike has been averted.

SEIU Local 521 members are proud to stand with thousands of city workers in San Jose who are gearing up for a historic 3-day strike from August 15-17. Their fight is our fight! San Jose city employees work day in and out to support our public services and are fighting for better staffing to meet the needs of residents: from libraries to affordable housing to public transit, to San Jose International Mineta Airport, to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, to emergency response, and more.

HOW TO SUPPORT

Support our fellow union siblings who make San Jose City function standing in solidarity:

  1. Join a picket line in San Jose during the strike days (see schedule below)
  2. Donating to the hardship fund
  3. Sharing your support on social media

Join fellow SEIU 521 members on picket lines in support of IFPTE & AFSCME members!

Everyone is welcome to join the picket lines. Show your solidarity with striking San Jose city workers by joining us August 15-17!

  • Tuesday, 8/15, 8am-5pm City Hall, Civic Plaza, 200 E Santa Clara St 
  • Wednesday, 8/16, 8am-2pmCity Hall, Civic Plaza, 200 E Santa Clara St
  • Thursday, 8/17, 8am-2pmDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E San Fernando St

Visit the SJ Solidarity Toolkit page to support in additional ways!

Solidarity Toolkit

STRIKE FAQ

No, a sympathy strike is not allowed in our union contract, but you are encouraged to support IFPTE & AFSCME members during your breaks or time off.

Our fellow union siblings are striking over real wage increases that would help retain the current staff and attract new workers. City of San Jose has a staffing issue that the Mayor only makes worse with his opposition to workers.

Yes, our President, Mullissa Willette, has signed a support letter and 521 members have stood at picket lines alongside San Jose workers.

Contact David Padilla, Political Organizer with SEIU 521 to get details at 408-710-5241 or visit the STAFF UP San Jose website.

Yes. Anyone from the community can chip in to help strengthen their fund. You can contribute at San Jose City Workers Hardship Fund.