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Published: March 10, 2010

Miami Beach’s security guards have unionized, Service Employees International Union announced Wednesday morning.

Security Alliance, the city’s security contractor, recognized its workers’ union Tuesday night and will bargain for a first-ever union contract, according to an SEIU press release.

Security Alliance employs more than 50 officers in Miami Beach, including the Municipal Building, Lincoln Road and Miami Beach Boardwalk. The officers are asking for higher wages, improved training and healthcare, according to the release.

Security Alliance’s recognition of the union comes as SEIU and security officer Tony Jones have pushed the city to obey its own laws and raise the living wage for the lowest paid workers of the city and its major contractors.