MEF-AFSCME Local 101

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The purpose of the Municipal Employees’ Federation - AFSCME Local 101, is to improve the wages, benefits, and working conditions of its members; to promote their intellectual, social, and economic welfare; to represent its members in disputes with their employer; and, to champion the essential public services MEF members provide to our San Jose community.

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RSVP for the upcoming rally at the San Jose City Airport on Wednesday, June 10th from 12-1pm. bit.ly/sjcityworkersrally2026
Bargaining Update - 5/28/26
Bargaining Update - 5/21/26
Register and share: bit.ly/sjcityworkersrally2026
Register and share: bit.ly/sjcityworkersrally2026
San José city workers showed up strong at City Hall today. Hundreds rallied and delivered a petition signed by more than 1,400 workers demanding the City invest in the public services our communities rely on, ensure AI is implemented responsib
San José city workers showed up strong at City Hall today. Hundreds rallied and delivered a petition signed by more than 1,400 workers demanding the City invest in the public services our communities rely on, ensure AI is implemented responsibly and ethically, and respect the workers who keep this city running every day. We’re united in the fight for the services San José residents deserve and we’re not backing down. We’re fighting for a PEOPLE-POWERED SAN JOSÉ! 💚💙✊ #PeoplePoweredSanJose
Bargaining Update: 5/7/26 Our bargaining team met with the city, hoping to get a respectful response to our requests. No progress has been made this week in our efforts to negotiate an equitable contract. Join us Tuesday, May 12 at Noon for our rall
Bargaining Update: 5/7/26 Our bargaining team met with the city, hoping to get a respectful response to our requests. No progress has been made this week in our efforts to negotiate an equitable contract. Join us Tuesday, May 12 at Noon for our rally in front of city hall to demand the city council treat the public service workers with the respect we deserve.
There’s a storm-a-brewing in San José 🪧 ✊
There’s a storm-a-brewing in San José 🪧 ✊
Happy May Day! We’re proud to share that after 8 months of organizing, the City of San José has recognized the petition from city council staff to form a unit with AFSCME-MEF Local 101. These workers have long gone without representation
Happy May Day! We’re proud to share that after 8 months of organizing, the City of San José has recognized the petition from city council staff to form a unit with AFSCME-MEF Local 101. These workers have long gone without representation and we’re excited to have them join our union. ✊ #afscme #sanjose #mayday
RSVP for the upcoming rally at the San Jose City Airport on Wednesday, June 10th from 12-1pm. bit.ly/sjcityworkersrally2026
Bargaining Update - 5/28/26
Bargaining Update - 5/21/26
Register and share: bit.ly/sjcityworkersrally2026 San José city workers showed up strong at City Hall today. Hundreds rallied and delivered a petition signed by more than 1,400 workers demanding the City invest in the public services our communities rely on, ensure AI is implemented responsib Bargaining Update: 5/7/26 Our bargaining team met with the city, hoping to get a respectful response to our requests. No progress has been made this week in our efforts to negotiate an equitable contract. Join us Tuesday, May 12 at Noon for our rall There’s a storm-a-brewing in San José 🪧 ✊ Happy May Day! We’re proud to share that after 8 months of organizing, the City of San José has recognized the petition from city council staff to form a unit with AFSCME-MEF Local 101. These workers have long gone without representation
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