I stood alongside my fellow SEIU Local 99 members, battling hard for the latest contract, fueled by the promise of a well-deserved raise and retroactive pay. This was our victory, a moment to finally feel a little more secure within the ever-challenging landscape of the LAUSD. However, the excitement was short-lived.

It's frustrating when you realize that rather than reaping the full benefits of this hard-won achievement, SEIU Local 99 has deducted additional union dues from our retroactive pay. This feels like a betrayal. A cursory examination reveals that we've already paid dues for these months, challenging the very integrity of our union that should safeguard and support us, not undermine our financial stability.

Our calls for transparency and fairness need to be amplified. We demand the immediate reimbursement of union dues unfairly deducted from our retroactive pay. The current system failed to recognize that duplicative deductions have been made, essentially causing undue financial stress for members who were already struggling.

It's not only about money; it's about trust. Trust that our union will fight for us, not against us. Trust that our sacrifices and hard work receive rightful compensation. It is imperative that SEIU Local 99 addresses this discrepancy and ensures such missteps do not happen again.

I call upon leaders within SEIU Local 99 to take immediate corrective action to restore trust and financial justice. This petition is not just about recovering unjustly taken dues; it's about holding our union accountable, ensuring a transparent and equitable environment for all members moving forward.

Join me in demanding what is rightfully ours by signing this petition. Together, let’s tell SEIU Local 99 that we won’t tolerate being double charged and that our collective strength demands fairness and transparency.