SEIU Local 1000 represents tens of thousands of public service workers who dedicate their lives to serving California. Our members are caregivers, analysts, nurses, custodians, educators, and frontline workers who believe deeply in dignity, fairness, and community safety. When acts of violence, intimidation, or abuse of power occur, especially against people who are trying to help others or protect those at risk, the labor movement cannot be silent. Nurses, just like Alex Pretti, should not have to be put in danger for doing what they are trained to do: care for others.
“As a Registered Nurse, my job is to protect and care for others, especially our most vulnerable community members, and we should not have to face backlash, threats, or even death for doing what we know is right. Alex Pretti was a fellow union RN, one of us, and he was killed by ICE for doing what any one of us would do.”
–Sheila Coonan, Registered Nurse, Department of Veterans Affairs
Unions exist not only to improve wages and working conditions, but to defend human dignity and justice. SEIU Local 1000 believes public institutions must operate lawfully, transparently, and with respect for the people they serve. Leadership matters, and electing leaders who value justice, protect workers, and prioritize community well-being is essential. We will continue to stand with working people, demand accountability, and fight for a future where our communities are protected and our lives are valued.
In Solidarity,
Anica Walls,
SEIU Local 1000 President