Looking Back at Some of Our 2024 Gains
Over the last year, workers in various industries organized and achieved important progress, advancing fair wages, better working conditions, and respect on the job. And while we know the road to victory is long, we’re ready to fight together for justice. Here’s just a quick reminder of a few of our accomplishments we won through collective action last year:
Historic Leadership
April Verrett became SEIU’s first African American woman President, ushering in a worker-focused era of leadership.
California Fast Food Wage Increase
California introduced a $20/hour minimum wage for fast food workers, securing the highest statewide minimum in the U.S. and giving workers a seat at the table to bargain more.
Rights Restored for Michigan Home Care Workers
35,000 home care workers regained their union rights, ensuring they have a voice in their pay and conditions.
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Gain Bargaining Rights
Drivers secured collective bargaining, giving them a say in their wages and working conditions.
Waffle House Workers Secure Pay Increases
After organized action, servers' base wage will increase to $5.25 per hour by June 2026, and servers will also receive tenure bonuses and shift premiums.
California Student Assistants Unionize
20,000 CSU student assistants voted to unionize, forming the nation’s largest undergraduate student union.
Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work
The repeal of this anti-worker law restores union power to help fight for fair wages and protections.
Solidarity Takes Flight – Airport Workers Are United
From cabin cleaners to baggage handlers, airport service workers nationwide took bold action in 2024 and made big gains – fighting for FAA protections, an end to poverty wages, and safer workplaces including advocating for regulations on heat exposure in the workplace. From NY to LA, airport service workers have won huge wage increases and stronger health care benefits. Los Angeles International Airport workers won a $30 minimum wage by 2028, airport workers in New Jersey and New York won a $25 minimum wage by 2032.
500 Starbucks Stores Unionize & Stage 5-Day ULP Strike
Workers reached a milestone with 500 Starbucks stores voting to join the union movement. Then, in December, baristas went on a five-day escalating ULP strike.
These moments highlight the strength of workers coming together and the continued fight for dignity, respect, and the right to organize.
The fight continues.
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