SEIU Virginia 512

Why public employees are joining

We are the union of public service workers in Virginia, uniting people who work for cities and counties all across the Commonwealth of Virginia to improve our jobs and the services we provide to our communities.

Union Difference

By uniting together in our union, SEIU Virginia 512, we can win the changes we need to care for ourselves, our families and our communities. Learn more about the "Union Difference."

SEIU Virginia 512 Event Calendar

Want to keep up with what's going on in our Union across the Commonwealth? Use this calendar to see what we are up to, and RSVP to attend events!

Richmond Election

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming union election in Richmond, including how and when to vote.

Richmond City

We provide the essential services that make Richmond strong. But too many of us are underpaid and overworked and are being left behind as our city becomes prosperous. We deserve better wages, benefits and working conditions so that we can take care of our own families and build a stronger Richmond.

Richmond bargaining updates

Please visit this page regularly for the latest updates on bargaining.

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Prince William County

We provide the essential services that make Prince William County strong. But too many of us are underpaid and overworked and are being left behind as our county becomes prosperous. We deserve better wages, benefits and working conditions so that we can take care of our own families and build a stronger Prince William County.

Public Employees

For Our Members

SEIU Virginia 512 comprehensive resources and individualized support provided by Member Services are among the major advantages of becoming a union member at SEIU Virginia 512.

Member Action

SEIU Virginia 512 works hard to hold those elected officials accountable, and make Virginia politics work for working people.

Loudoun County

The Loudoun County Chapter of SEIU Virginia 512 represents Loudoun County workers, including nurses, social workers, mental health professionals, librarians, parks staff, maintenance workers, engineers, and more.

Join our Loudoun Chapter!

Join our union!

Join your co-workers and sign up today!

Join our Richmond City Chapter!

Join with other City of Richmond employees to make your voice heard.

Join our Prince William County Chapter!

Join with other Prince William County employees to make your voice heard.

Home Care

The Home Care Chapter (originally the Virginia Association of Personal Care Assistants) of SEIU Virginia 512 was founded in 2006.

Home Care Join

Join with other Home Care workers to make your voice heard

Home Care Direct Join

Richmond City Professional Unit Employees, It’s Time to Vote!

This is the final step before we take our seat at the table.

Hey Loudoun County employees, it’s time to vote!

This is the final step before we take our seat at the table.

Need help on the job?

SEIU Virginia 512 invests in two full-time professional advocates who are available to help you navigate and resolve challenges at work.

Grievance Assistance

SEIU Virginia 512 Grievance Assistance

Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Government Employees Union was founded by county employees in 2006. Today, the Fairfax Chapter of SEIU Virginia 512 represents over 2,000 general county employees from across Fairfax.

Join our Fairfax Chapter!

Join with other Fairfax County employees to make your voice heard

Contact Us

Contact or visit SEIU Virginia 512.

Calendar

Want to keep up to date with what's going on around the Commonwealth? Check out our Events calendar below, and RSVP to attend events!

An Open Letter Loudoun County Employees - From Loudoun County Chair At-Large, Phyllis J. Randall

About

SEIU Virginia 512 believes that all working families in this commonwealth deserve dignity, respect, family-sustaining pay, benefits, and a voice on the job.

A strong union contract is right around the corner.

Virginia city and county workers in Fairfax, Richmond, Loudoun, and Prince William are joining together for a better workplace and improved services. Sign a membership card and pledge to vote YES.

A Seat at the Table for Virginia City

Services for Union Members

Virginia Workers Building Power

Richmond City Workers Join Mayor and City Council Members to Celebrate Historic Contract for Workers’ Rights Protection

Following years of advocacy from city officials, union members, and city workers, the contract approved by Richmond City Council took effect on July 1

2024 Quarter 2 Recap Newsletter

2024 Quarter 2 Recap

2024 Quarter 1 Recap Newsletter

2024 Quarter 1 Recap

Loudoun County Employees in the General Government Unit Win Their Union Election, Vote YES for SEIU Virginia 512

With 78% in favor, workers in the general government unit officially form their union and look forward to bargaining their first contract.

98% Vote Yes, Richmond City Workers Win First Union Contract

City Employees vote in favor of ratifying historic union contract

LaNoral Thomas and Patti Nelson Elected to SEIU Virginia 512 Leadership

From our Member Election Committee: LaNoral Thomas has been elected President and Patti Nelson has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of SEIU Virginia 512. Please join us in congratulating our new leadership!

Richmond City Employees Vote to Unionize with SEIU Virginia 512

Richmond City Admin and Tech employees, united in SEIU Virginia 512, won our historic union election! Up next: bargaining a strong contract for good union jobs and quality public services.

Primary Election: Working People Turn Out to Demand Unions for All

Working people turned out across Virginia in the June 20th primary election to vote for candidates who will fight for good union jobs, and economic and racial justice for all.

Loudoun County Employees File for Historic Union Election

Loudoun County employees, united in SEIU Virginia 512, file for their union election. Energized by the overwhelming support from across the county, employees are ready for the next step and that is voting for their union in order to win real improvements in the workplace.

Union Members Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

SEIU Virginia 512 members come together to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, share our stories and experiences, and discuss how we build power in the AAPI community and for all working families.

News Report: Virginia to study Maryland program after backlash over disability caregiving change

Virginia Mercury: "After outcry from hundreds of families and letters from state Democrats, Virginia plans to study whether a Maryland program allowing certain family members to be paid for caregiving services for people with disabilities can be adopted in the commonwealth."

Letter: Prince William has a workforce crisis. Collective bargaining for part-time workers will help.

In a powerful Letter to the Editor in the Prince William County Times, Ginger Galaini outlines the challenges faced by Prince William County employees and how collective bargaining for part-time workers will help.

Union Members Welcome Legislators Back to Capitol, Call for Unions for All!

Frontline union members rallied outside the Capitol, welcoming legislators back to Richmond, and calling for good union jobs for all Virginians. Read more about how you can get involved right now.

Prince William Employees Win Collective Bargaining Rights, Supervisors Pledge to Make Fixes

In an historic vote, Prince William County employees win the right to join a union and collectively bargain. However, per the Prince William Times, "supervisors acknowledged the ordinance is a work in progress and pledged to review the document over the next 90 days to allow employees to continue to recommend possible adjustments."

Letter from Chair Randall, and a majority of the BOS, affirms their support for ALL Loudoun County Employees joining their union

In case you missed it: the Chair of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors, Phyllis Randall, proudly shared her support for your right to collectively bargain through our union. She made that support official through a letter sent directly to ALL Loudoun County workers.

McClellan: Richmond city workers are the lifeblood of our community. They deserve a voice on the job.

Senator McClellan calls for collective bargaining for city workers in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, writing, "Richmond can help secure a long-term workforce, and make sure its employees can afford to live in the city as well. This is an investment not just in our workers, but in our city’s long-term growth. It’s what’s best for Richmond; it’s what’s best for all of us. Let’s get it done."

Union Members Call on General Assembly to Protect Our Progress, Invest in Workers

Union members called on the General Assembly to protect the progress they’ve made with essential workers over the past two years and to strive toward making Virginia the best state for workers.

Loudoun County Workers Make History, Win Strong Collective Bargaining Ordinance!

Now, let's transform these new rights into a real seat at the table!

Loudoun supervisors adopt collective bargaining ordinance

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed a collective bargaining ordinance allowing county employees, such as firefighters, maintenance workers, mental health nurses and librarians to enter into collective bargaining with the county.

Loudoun County Supervisors Approve Collective Bargaining For Public Employees

"The new labor rights could impact as many as 3,000 county employees, including firefighters, various administrative office staff, and home health workers."

The workers caring for your sick and elderly relatives are demanding Congress pass Democrats' plan that would up wages for 1 million of them

"Our elected officials know we deserve it. A lot of them lived through it. They know that people won't be able to go to work without us."

Loudoun Supervisors Near December Collective Bargaining Vote

"A long line of people showed up in person or online during the public comment section of the meeting to urge supervisors to adopt an ordinance allowing for strong unions."

Opinion: On Veterans Day, honor our service with commitment to care

Military families know better than anyone how crucial home care is. That’s why two Virginia veterans are coming together to demand investments in our care system.

Loudoun Community Calls on Board to Pass Collective Bargaining

During the public hearing portion of the meeting, there was unanimous community support for collective bargaining.

Investing in Home Care Workers Like Me Is the Solution We Need

"In my home state of Virginia and across this nation, we work day and night to help seniors and people with disabilities. Failing to repair our broken care system hurts all of us."

Fairfax County Workers Make History, Win Strong Collective Bargaining Ordinance!

Now, let's transform these new rights into a real seat at the table!

Essential Loudoun County Workers and Community Members Rally for Collective Bargaining

Meaningful collective bargaining is how we can provide even better public services to the Loudoun community.

Why should VA localities want public sector unions?

Transition Virginia podcast interviews David Broder and Tammie Wondong about collective bargaining for public employees, and reasons why localities should support it.

Home Care Workers Honor Juneteenth, Demand Rollback of Racist Laws in Campaign Kick-Off

“On this Juneteenth, we’re celebrating home care workers, especially Black home care workers in Virginia. For centuries, we've been providing the high quality and skilled work that makes ALL other work possible!"

Collective Bargaining: A Step to ‘One Fairfax’

"I’m choosing to be an ally in this push for collective bargaining for county employees because I want to change future outcomes for women and the next generation here in Fairfax."

A testament to Virginia’s Black union members

"Despite the immense obstacles that racism has created for us, Black workers have never stopped persevering, organizing and leading in Virginia. Those of us working in public service and home care have united in our union to grow an unstoppable, multiracial labor movement."

Martinez: I'm a mother and a front-line worker. Here's what collective bargaining means to me.

"I serve the families of Loudoun with so much compassion, and I’m simply asking to be respected, protected, and paid on the job so I can provide for my own family."

Pandemic Shows Workers Need a Voice in Fairfax County

"If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must listen to each other. Fairfax county employees deserve a voice and a seat at the table."