Political Action Center

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SEIU UHW members are the backbone of our healthcare system, and they're on the front lines of the battle for Universal Healthcare.

 

 

Our members have one of the strongest voices for working families in California. And we're getting stronger.

 

 

 

Recent Political News

 

Working Families Propel Garamendi to Congressional Victory

SACRAMENTO, CA - The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California applauded tonight's Special Election win by Lt. Gov. John Garamendi in the state's 10th Congressional District. Garamendi won a decisive victory in the campaign for the Congressional seat vacated by...   (read more)

 

 

Victory by SEIU-backed Judy Chu, CA 32nd Congressional Dist.

A significant victory came last night for SEIU-endorsed Congressional candidate and state Board of Equalization member Judy Chu. Her victory party last night in Covina was a who's-who of local labor and California, L.A., and Eastside social and economic justice...   (read more)

 

 

Special Election Victory Clears the Deck of False Solutions

UHW-SEIU Applauds Voters' Rejection of Budget Gimmicks Tonight, SEIU members and voters across the state decisively rejected a spending cap that would have crippled California's public services for years into the future. Voters have consistently indicated that they do not...   (read more)

 

 

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The Employee Free Choice Act

 

When workers are free to choose to join a union, our economy can work for everyone again. That's why we need the Employee Free Choice Act.

 

This bill will make it easier for workers to unite to earn a seat at the table, and it imposes stiff penalties for corporations who fire or intimidate workers who try to form unions.

 

Click here to learn more.

 

 

Take Action: Click here to tell your Congressperson to pass the Employee Free Choice Act

 

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Across California and the Country

 

The SEIU California State Council coordinates the position of SEIU on issues that affect over 700,000 workers in California.

 

SEIU UHW is a local affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, with over 2 million members across the country.