09/05/2026
ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
I am proud to announce the endorsement of the SEIU, Local 1021 in my campaign for re-election to the Union City City Council.
The SEIU, Local 1021 represents many of our City employees that do the hard work that makes our roads manageable, parks safe and our offices functional.
In the last contract negotiations, I was honored to have pushed for higher raises for them, while keeping an eye on the budget. I also pushed for the City to pay more for their medical. And, for the first time, the City was able to get the lowest paid employees from withing 10% of the local median, to 7.5%.
These may not seem like big things. But they are for the rank and file. Especially after 12 years of deficits, and pay and hiring freezes.
I am proud that we were able to get the budget to a point to where we could do what we did in the last round of negotiations.
Over the past several years, we have accomplished a great deal together—but there is still more work to do.
I look forward to continuing our work to protect Union City’s financial future, strengthen public safety, improve city services, support our local businesses, and ensure that every neighborhood has a voice at City Hall.
Thank you to the SEIU, Local 1021 for your confidence, your support, and your commitment to our community.
Together, we will keep Union City moving forward.
Now, let's keep working hard a have a BIG win in November!
Jaime Patiño
Vice Mayor, Union City, CA
https://patinoforunioncity.com/