SEIU Local 668

07/19/2023

Thank you to everyone who participated in our digital actions for the last few months! Your solidarity has made all the difference and has shown that when we come together united, we win! 💜💜💜

07/14/2023

SEIU 668 members at York County CYF and Aging demand better wages and safe working conditions. Watch now to hear from member leader Destiney Brown about what caseworkers in York County deserve! 💜💛

Employees of the York County Office of Children, Youth and Families and Area Agency on Aging have rejected a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the C

07/14/2023

SEIU 668 at the Commonwealth deserve a fair contract that recognizes their work and perseverance.

07/04/2023

06/27/2023

State Contract Reminder: Join us tomorrow and show your solidarity for a strong contract by participating in a lunchtime break-out at your worksite!

If you telework, please take a photo in your SEIU purple and share it on your social media feeds tomorrow between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM with the tags , , and .

United, we will win! 💜💛

06/21/2023

Back at the negotiations table today fighting for a fair contract! Show your solidarity ✊

06/08/2023

Today during lunch breaks across the Commonwealth, we’re joining with other state workers in Maine, California, and Oregon, calling for stronger state contracts that respect, protect, and pay workers!

We’re asking all state members to please like and share this post with the hashtags and so other SEIU members across the country can see and share our message.

06/05/2023

Today, 668 member and 911 telecommunicator Michael Steinmiller and union president Steve Catanese testified before the PA House on the challenges 911 workers face on the job.
We urge the State Legislature to support 911 workers like Michael by passing HB 1304 to provide them the resources and support they deserve and HB 349 to officially reclassify them as the first responders they are.

06/01/2023

June is ! We’re celebrating and honoring the achievements of le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and especially the significant role LGBTQIA+ labor activists play in shaping the movement. Join us as we commemorate Pride Month and express our appreciation for the inspiring leaders who advocate for their community, labor rights, economic equality, and racial justice.

05/30/2023

As a show of solidarity for contract negotiations, we encourage all our members to wear purple on Wednesdays! We want to show our support for those involved in the negotiations and demonstrate that we are unified in our efforts to achieve a fair and equitable agreement. Wearing purple will be a visible reminder that we are standing together in solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us by taking a photo with your purple or 668 Swag, and using the hashtag , share on social media.

Please wear purple every Wednesday as a sign of solidarity. Let us join together and show our strength in numbers!

05/30/2023

Join Philadelphia Senator Art Haywood and Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El, along with other local and statewide leaders at Reservoir Park this Thursday at 1:30PM. We know what higher wages mean for our families and our communities: lifting our neighbors out of poverty and reducing income inequality. It’s time to let all our elected representatives know: We deserve a fair wage and we won't be backing down any time soon!

05/29/2023

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is celebrated every year on the last Monday in May. The day honors those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day is a time of reflection, to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

05/26/2023

Congratulations to our 668 sisters Ronnessa Edwards and Stephanie Haldaman-Carrión on being named "Champions of the Week" by the Philadelphia City Council! Thank you both for your dedication to working people!

05/24/2023

Our #668 union sisters Nina, Reneisha, and Larika to join Rep Roni Green, Rep Dave Madsen, and the PA Legislative Black Caucus to discuss what PA needs to do to support and empower Black women and families.

05/23/2023

Today we were so excited for our 668 union sisters Nina, Reneisha, and Larika to join Rep Roni Green, Rep Dave Madsen, and the PA Legislative Black Caucus to discuss what PA needs to do to support and empower Black women and families. We need to start by raising the minimum wage, expanding access to paid parental leave and increasing the availability of affordable housing!

05/17/2023

SEIU Local 668 congratulates our endorsed candidates who won primary victories across the Commonwealth and will go on to fight for working families in the General election on November 7, 2023.

05/16/2023

Tomorrow our state contract team hits the bargaining table again to negotiate a fair contract. As a show of solidarity for contract negotiations, we encourage all our members to wear purple on Wednesdays! We want to show our support for those involved in the negotiations and demonstrate that we are unified in our efforts to achieve a fair and equitable agreement. Wearing purple will be a visible reminder that we are standing together in solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us by taking a photo with your purple or 668 Swag, and using the hashtag , share on social media.

Please wear purple every Wednesday as a sign of solidarity. Let us join together and show our strength in numbers!

05/16/2023

It’s time to go to the polls and vote in this year’s primary election. Today, Pennsylvanians will choose the candidates for Statewide judicial races and County and Local elections.

If you are voting by mail and have yet to send in your ballot, please deliver it directly to your County Board of Election Office today before 8 pm.

Be sure to cast your vote today for pro-union candidates! Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM today. Scan the QR to find your polling place!

05/15/2023

SEIU Local 668 and our sister locals statewide have endorsed a slate of candidates in these races committed to protecting workers' rights to form and join a union, raising the minimum wage, and improving county resources.

Make a plan to vote for our endorsed candidates on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM on Election Day. If you're voting by mail, your ballot must be received by your County Elections office by 8pm on May 16th.

05/12/2023

We want to remind our members that steward elections occur in all SEIU Local 668 shops across the Commonwealth. Watch this video to learn how to nominate a member and vote for Shop Steward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuY7ugS6ioM.

Check out www.SEIU668.org for more information about Shop Steward Elections.

If you have any questions about setting up your Shop Steward Elections, please reach out to your Business Agent or [email protected]

05/11/2023

SEIU supports Bethany Hallam’s pending legislation in Allegheny County Council that would progressively raise the wage of all County employees to $20 an hour by 2026.

SEIU Locals Issued the Following Statement

05/11/2023

SEIU Local 668 and our sister locals statewide have endorsed a slate of candidates in these races committed to protecting workers' rights to form and join a union, raising the minimum wage, and improving county resources. See our endorsed candidates here: https://seiu-668.netlify.app/2023-primary-election/

Make a plan to vote for our endorsed candidates on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM on Election Day. If you are voting by mail, you must have your ballot received by your county elections office by May 16, 2023.

05/09/2023

We're only one week away from the Pennsylvania Primary Election of 2023. Today's the last day to request your mail-in ballot. Visit vote.pa.gov to request your mail-in ballot and more.

05/03/2023

May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. Many of our members play an important role in providing services and resources available in communities throughout the Commonwealth. From caseworkers who connect us with the proper resources, to direct care workers who provide services for those in need.

Thank you to all for your dedication and support in making Pennsylvania a place for all to live and thrive.

05/02/2023

Deadlines for the May 16, 2023 Primary Election:

May 9 at 5 p.m. - APPLICATIONS for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by your county election board.

May 16 at 8 p.m. – VOTED BALLOTS must be RECEIVED by your county election office - postmarks are not enough.

05/02/2023

We love to see the show of among our members! Please continue wearing your purple on Wednesdays and display your solidarity on social media by sharing your photo with the hashtag .

Here are some of our members from this past week! !

05/01/2023

It's here! Today is the last day to register to vote in the Pennsylvania Primary Election of May 16th.

Remember you also have the opportunity to vote by mail if you don't have the time to make it to the polls. Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M. Last day to register to vote is May 1, 2023. Visit www.vote.pa.gov to apply for your mail in ballot and more details.

05/01/2023

We joined the Harrisburg Regional CLC at their annual workers’ memorial observance to honor workers who lost their lives on the job.

In honor of International Workers’ Day, take action on public sector OSHA to protect more than half a million public sector workers on the job.

Show your solidarity with the fight for safe workplaces by calling your State House Representative and telling them to vote YES on HB 299, the Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill!

05/01/2023

SEIU members will be out in force across the country on to show support for immigrant workers, including people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who contribute so much to our communities and our economy.

Find an event near you: https://tpsforcentralamerica.org/may-day-march-dia-del-trabajador-may1-1ro-de-mayo/

04/28/2023

Congratulations Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging, Children and Youth, MHID and Prison Treatment staff!


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04/28/2023

Public sector union workers have fought and advocated for OSHA-like health and safety protections in their workplace for decades. Finally, , Public sector was voted out of the House Labor and Industry Committee! We must ensure that HB 299 is brought up for a House floor vote next week and has enough votes to pass.
We need all our members to contact their Representatives and tell them to call for a full House vote on House Bill 299 as soon as possible and urge them to vote YES on House Bill 299. Representatives are back in their district offices on Thursday and Friday and must hear from us.

You can help by completing this form: https://bit.ly/3H9qtqr

04/26/2023

Your State Contract Negotiations Team met with the Commonwealth today to continue negotiating our next contract. Show your solidarity for a strong contract by wearing purple on Wednesdays and posting your photo on social media with the tag . United, we win!💜

04/26/2023

Representatives need to hear the health and safety issues we deal with as public sector workers to understand why voting yes on HB 299 is critical to our safety in the workplace. Share your experiences, including physical safety concerns, inadequate PPE, poor air quality, and infestations.

Complete the form in the link below:
https://bit.ly/3H9qtqr

04/24/2023

The federal Occupational Health and Safety Act ( ) provides strong workplace safety protections for private and federal employees. Unfortunately, OSHA does not cover state and local employees. As a result, our members experience frequent workplace health, safety, and security issues. Now is our time to advocate for to pass the House.

We are asking all our members to call, e-mail, or visit your Representative this week. They need to hear your personal stories to understand why public sector workers need these protections. The Bill reaching the House floor is a historical moment! So call or e-mail your legislator and tell them to advocate for HB 299 to be brought to the floor and vote yes.

04/21/2023

Wishing you a very happy Eid, from our family to yours.