During the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of janitors transformed in real time—from cleaning spaces to actively protecting public health.

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What a special day we had with the California Immigrant Policy Center for their Immigrant Day of Action!

3 of our SEIU-USWW janitorial workers who joined us for the Immigrant Day of Action spoke to a elected official at their office in Sacramento for the first time!

Listening to a powerful speech by @Lilia García Brower,
Former BSP board member—lifting up the importance of worker protections, equity, and the vital role immigrant communities play in strengthening our state. Proud to stand in community and continue the fight for justice and opportunity for all.

Inspiring message by Lola Smallwood-Cuevas at our Day of Advocacy—reminding us that when we stand together, we can build a more just, equitable California for all. Proud to be in community uplifting immigrant voices and fighting for the dignity, rights, and power of our communities across the state.

Glad to be in community celebrating the contributions and importance of immigrants across CA. California Immigrant Policy Center, CHIRLA CARECEN , Immigrants Rising , SIREN , SEIU California , and SEIU USWW , we honor the power, resilience, and impact of immigrant communities across our state.

We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with CIPC, immigrant leaders, advocates, and partner organizations at the Immigrant Day of Action Conference uplifting the voices, rights, and contributions of workers who strengthen our communities every day.

We’re proud to see David Huerta, President of SEIU USWW and BSP Board Member, take the stage at the Immigrant Day of Action Conference bringing forward the voices and lived experiences of essential workers across California.

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Please join us in welcoming Selene Escobar to the BSP team as our new full-time ILS Paralegal! 🎉

We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the impact she will make in supporting our members. 💙

#Welcome #BSP #ImmigrantJustice #CommunitySupport #LegalServices

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The BSP San Diego Hiking Club recently explored Ramona Grasslands Preserve

At BSP, health and wellness programming is about meeting people where they are and providing opportunities that nurture both physical and mental health—because strong communities start with healthy individuals 💚

We’re excited to share that Building Skills Partnership has been selected as a grantee in a national initiative led by workforce innovator @eddesignlab_ Education Design Lab.

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Over 60 members—both new and returning—attended the San Diego member orientation and scholarship information session, reinforcing BSP’s commitment to community advancement, family well-being, and meaningful engagement programming.

Today, on Farmworker Day, we recognize the essential contributions of farmworkers whose labor sustains all of us yet too often remains unseen. They are the backbone of our food system, and still many face unsafe conditions, low wages, limited healthcare, and few pathways.

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Recognition where it’s due: International Cleaning Week (March 22-28).

At BSP, we understand that clean environments are the foundation of a healthy economy. Today, in partnership with ISSA we honor their commitment to excellence and their vital role in public health.

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📢 Miembros de San Diego — ¡Acompáñenos!

Este taller está abierto a todos los participantes de BSP en San Diego y es una excelente oportunidad para desarrollar habilidades de resolución de conflictos. Todos los participantes recibirán una certificación al completar el taller.

Immigration-related threats at work are illegal in California. You have rights—no matter your status.

Get help today:
📞 833-526-4636
📧 Retaliation@dir.ca.gov

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All information is kept private, and immigration status is never requested.

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Our Airports and New Division team sat down with 8 driven security workers for a day of intensive leadership and communications training.

Shoutout to Union Reps Tia, Aashish, and Sam for your partnership and dedication to member growth!

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We joined the @immigrantsarela Immigrants Are LA coalition for their advocacy day with the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors! ✊ This was an important opportunity for our BSP members to provide testimony uplifting challenges tenants are experiencing with the emergency rent relief program.

Our Executive Director, Director of System Change, and Worker Voice attended the @skillscoalition National Skills Coalition Skills Summit, joining workforce leaders from across the country at a pivotal moment for workforce policy.

Our Executive Director and Board Member, David Huerta (@seiu_usww ), attended the launch of the @weareunidosus Economic Prosperity Agenda. UnidosUS is bringing together leaders across government, philanthropy, advocacy, and local communities to advance solutions that strengthen economic mobility.

We’re proud to see BSP board member Laurie Sewell, CEO of Servicon and President of ISSA, featured in the April 2026 issue of ISSA Today. Laurie reflects on how leadership language shapes culture, clarity, and respect for the work people do. issatoday.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...

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