GoKawiilSEIU security officers strike at major Silicon Valley tech firms over pay
Thousands of unionized security guards contracted through firms like Securitas and Allied Universal have walked off the job at Big Tech campuses in California. The strike follows a member vote earlier this month authorizing action after months of stalled contract negotiations with SEIU-United Service Workers West.
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Security guards increasingly protect sensitive AI infrastructure and data centers, giving them unusual leverage as tech firms race to safeguard proprietary systems. The dispute highlights how essential low-wage contract labor remains even at the wealthiest tech companies, and could set a precedent for similar service worker actions industry-wide.
- Guards are demanding a $30 hourly wage and better benefits.
- The strike follows a union vote earlier this month to authorize action.
- Contractors Securitas and Allied Universal are central to the ongoing negotiations.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Thousands of security workers for Big Tech companies are on strike in California”
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