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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

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 · 3d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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

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

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 10d

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 · 16d

"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 · 19d

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 · 22d

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!

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Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 22d

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 · 22d

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 · 22d

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 · 22d

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 · 22d

📣 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 · 24d

🚨 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

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · 26d

Happy 2-year anniversary to our incredible SEIU VA 512 leadership! 🎉

In just two years, their vision has led to historic contracts, a new campaign for VA care workers, and growing our union to represent over 16,000 workers!

The fight for Virginia workers continues!

#SEIUVA512

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Freedom Virginia @teamfreedomva.bsky.social · Jul 11

Yesterday, we joined @protectourcare.org, @mcclellan.house.gov, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social , @seiuva512.bsky.social , the Committee to Protect Healthcare , and the SAARA of Va to talk about the recent cuts to Medicaid and what that means for hardworking Virginia families.

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Jean Thoensen 🗳🎓🍫 @jeanthoensen.bsky.social · Sep 1

Feeling pretty lucky that my local government workplace has a union, @seiuva512.bsky.social. They just got certified as the union to represent employees and are actively bargaining for our first contract. Tentative agreements I’ve seen show a lot of promise!

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

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Sep 22

Early voting has begun in Virginia, and @SEIUVA512 members are leading the charge.

On Friday, one of our members cast the first ballot in PWC as we rallied with pro-worker candidates across polling sites statewide.

Don't wait. Make your plan to vote early!

#Virginia #Vote #UnionStrong

Service Employees International Union, Virginia 512 Chapter @seiuva512.bsky.social · Sep 19

Your story is our strength. SEIU VA 512 home care members, join our Virginia Home Care Providers Zoom Town Hall on 9/28 at 5 PM.

Let's speak out together against care cuts and get organized to win the contract and rights we've earned. #MemberPower

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Register for the Home Care Provider Town Hall.

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

Thousands of Fairfax County Employees will soon vote on whether to ratify their first union contract! This contract includes pay increases, higher salary range maximums, a protected telework policy, and more. Read more about it in the Dogwood:
vadogwood.com/2025/09/16/f...

Fairfax County workers closing in on first union contract

Thousands of Virginia local government employees are on the cusp of finalizing their first union contract.

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April Verrett @seiupres.bsky.social · Sep 15

Record profits should translate to record pay. Period.

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