I-1098 would bring in $11.6 billion over 5 years

Initiative 1098 would bring in more than twice as much money as proponents have said, according to a new analysis by the governor’s budget office. Backed by a coalition including labor, health-care and education groups, 1098 would generate about $11.6 billion between 2012 and 2016. Sponsors say the measure would help pay for education and health-care programs.

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SEIU Members Support Joe Fitzgibbon for State House Legislative District 34

Citing both Joe Fitzgibbon’s commitment to Washington’s working families and his experience as a legislative aide to Rep. Sharon Nelson, SEIU members in locals 925, 1948-PSE, 775NW, and 1199NW announced their support for Joe Fitzgibbon today.

The SEIU members, including child care providers, nurses, healthcare workers, home care workers, public school workers and others, noted Fitzgibbon’s chairing of the Burien Planning Commission as another example of his experience in effectively representing the 34th district. 

"From early learning to higher education, we know that Joe will be a leader on ensuring our children get the high quality education they deserve. Joe has the experience to work effectively in the House and with the Senate to advance issues of importance to working families." –Vicki Knapp, a higher education employee, resident of the 34th district and member of SEIU Local 925.

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Chris Reykdal Earns Support of SEIU members

"Chris has the experience to lead on making sure that children in Washington get the high quality education they deserve- from early learning through higher education,” said Laura Tanzy, an in-home child care provider in Olympia and a member of SEIU 925. “Chris’s strong commitment to public workers will help ensure that our state continues to provide quality public services even in these challenging economic times.”

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SEIU Elects Mary Kay Henry to Lead 2.2 Million Member Union

The 73-member International Executive Board (IEB) of the Service Employees International Union met in Washington DC today to elect Executive Vice President Mary Kay Henry the 10th president of the nation’s fastest-growing union.

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Joint Statement by SEIU Washington State Local Union Presidents Regarding the Retirement of SEIU President Andy Stern

SEIU WA Local Union Presidents thank President Andy Stern for his years of service and wish him well in his next endeavors. President Stern’s bold, fearless and innovative leadership has drastically improved the lives of the 2 million janitors, nurses, educational employees, child care providers, security guards and long-term care workers we represent -- and, for all working Americans.

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Health Care Reform - Yes We Did

Thousands of our calls, letters, emails, and visits to DC have made the difference, and now President Obama has signed health care reform into law.

As of today our families already have a better health care system by:

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Raise Revenue Stop the Cuts

SEIU Local 925 members travel to Olympia for Lobby Day.  Watch the slide show and see us lobby legislators to stop devastating cuts to early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

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