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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter

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We are building a people-powered movement to ensure that working families across the Commonwealth are respected, protected and paid! JOIN US! https://bit.ly/joinva512

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Sep 23

Want Virginia leaders who will fight for living wages, strong benefits & your right to a union?

SEIU VA 512 proudly endorses these pro-worker champions.

Your vote is your power. Full voter guide: act.seiu.org/a/va512-vote...

#SEIUVotes #UnionStrong

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 1d

Native American workers have fought for safer workplaces, fair wages & worker power. That leadership fuels our movement.

Even now, as diversity & representation are under attack, we honor those who paved the way by defending our values & our future.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 2d

Don't get spooked. Get to the polls! Vote for pro-worker champions who will fight for us, not against us.

Vote by Tuesday, November 4th!

➡️ Link in bio for our full list of endorsed candidates.

#Halloween #SEIUVA512 #Vote #Virginia #Election #UnionStrong #GOTV

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April Verrett @seiupres.bsky.social · 3d

For every $1 spent in SNAP, up to $1.80 is created in local economic activity.
Cutting SNAP doesn’t just starve families, it starves towns.

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 3d

🍎Food isn’t a bargaining chip. 🏨 Healthcare isn’t a luxury.

Hunger should never be a consequence of politics.
And people are not pawns in a political game.
42 million Americans’ meals are on the line.

Get the facts: seiu.co/3L84tAT

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 4d

Find the full list of our endorsed candidates at seiuva.org/vote

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 4d

"We need to elect leaders who will do the right thing for working families." Sarah, a home care provider for her father, knows what's at stake. We're fighting to elect pro-worker candidates, like Elizabeth Guzman, who will champion fair pay, healthcare, and dignity for all.

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 5d

"Voting matters. One vote at a time, it matters."
SEIU 512 members are voting for leaders who will fight for:

✅ Fair wages
✅ Affordable housing
✅ Protected healthcare
✅ Quality home care

Our future is on the ballot. Make your voice heard! #SEIUVA512 #Virginia #VOTE

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 6d

VICTORY! ✊ Fairfax County members just ratified their historic first contract! "The work is not in vain."

This is what solidarity looks like. Now, we enforce it. Get involved, join our union, and become a steward!

Sign up here: linktr.ee/SeiuVA512

#SEIUVA512 #FairfaxUnionsForAll

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 9d

VICTORY! 📷 SEIU 512 members in Fairfax County have voted to ratify their historic first union contract with a 99.9% majority- a massive victory for over 11,000 public service workers. This is what solidarity looks like!

#FairfaxCounty #UnionsForAll #Victory

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 11d

Fairfax County - hear from your coworker & bargaining team member Yasmin on why this is a historic moment. A YES vote makes us the largest general county employee unit in VA!

Polls close THIS FRIDAY at 2pm. Find a polling place & vote YES: seiuva.org/fairfaxvote

#SEIUVA512 #FairfaxCounty #VoteYES

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Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social · 15d

Another great canvass launch with @seiuva512.bsky.social!

As Attorney General, I'll always stand with Virginia workers.

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 15d

Let's go @seiuva512.bsky.social 🔥🔥 #NoKings

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 13d

Four months ago, @seiuusww president David Huerta was arrested while peacefully engaging in protected First Amendment activity at an ICE raid in LA. Now he faces unjust charges.

Speaking out is NOT a crime. We stand with David and will fight until every family is safe. #EndRaids

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 16d

Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.

SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.

Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 16d

Maria said it best: "No more begging." 👏 Vote YES on the Fairfax contract to guarantee the raises and respect we've earned! Polls are open until Oct. 24.

#VoteYES #FairfaxCounty #Union #UnionStrong #WorkerRights #SEIU

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 18d

Julie says it best: This contract means three years of GUARANTEED pay increases. No more stagnant wages.
Fairfax County, listen to your coworker and VOTE YES! ✅ #SEIUVA512 #FairfaxCounty
All voting info: linktr.ee/seiuva512

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 24d

"It's not a dream anymore, it's reality now."

Listen to Fairfax Union Chapter Chair & 36-year Fairfax County veteran Tammie Wondong on why our historic contract is a victory we MUST win.

Join her and VOTE YES! 🗳️

All voting info: seiuva.org/fairfax-coun...

#SEIUVA512 #FairfaxCounty #VoteYES

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 27d

Home care is dignity. It’s justice. It’s love.

Medicaid cuts threaten hours, clients, and independence for thousands. But we will not stay silent. Take action to protect care today: linktr.ee/SeiuVA512

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

This 20-year fight comes down to one final step: YOUR VOTE.

Fairfax County members, VOTE YES to ratify this historic contract and secure the wages, protections, and respect you deserve.

Make your plan to vote! Learn more here: seiuva.org/fairfax-coun...

#SEIUVA512 #FairfaxCounty #VoteYes

Fairfax County Contract Ratification Resources

Hey Fairfax County employees with SEIU Virginia 512, it’s time to ratify our first union contract!

seiuva.org

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

This contract also delivers:

• Up to 16.5% in wage increases over 3 years
• Longevity & Merit increases
• $2,000 language stipend
• And more!

We fought for every dollar, and we won.

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

After hundreds of hours of bargaining, our team won a contract that will change lives. Key wins include:

✅ Historic wage increases
✅ Protected telework policy
✅ New health & safety protections
✅ 2 new floating holidays
✅ Strong union representation rights

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

For 20 years, workers never quit.

➡️ 2009: Joined SEIU VA 512
➡️ 2020: Helped lift VA's ban on collective bargaining
➡️ May 2025: WON our union election!
➡️ Sept 2025: Reached this historic agreement!

This is what worker power looks like.

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

Our fight began from tragedy. In 2005, Fairfax County employee Phil Miley was killed in a preventable accident. His death sparked a movement for a real voice on the job, because no one should have to risk their life for a paycheck.

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 3

📣 Fairfax County is about to ratify the LARGEST collective bargaining agreement for general county workers in the history of Virginia!

This is a victory 20 years in the making. Here’s how we got here. 🧵

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Oct 1

🚨 MAGA Republicans SHUT DOWN the government today. They cut Medicaid, gutted rural hospitals, and handed billionaires tax breaks for their private jets. Workers won’t forget and we won’t back down: linktr.ee/SeiuVA512