Politics/COPE

Spaghetti Dinner

Th., Sept. 9 in Bakersfield, Fresno, Salinas & San Jose
5:30-8:00 PM - A night of fun not to be missed!

IN THE CANDIDATES' OWN WORDS

Come and learn more about the critical governor's race and what we can do to get the right person elected. A chance to mix and mingle with VIP elected officials.

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Californians Call on Wall Street to "Wake Up"

Aug. 10 - New research details millions owed by the country's major banks.

To illustrate the report's dramatic findings, community residents and civic leaders delivered a giant itemized bill to Chase Bank in Gilroy, San Jose and Watsonville.

Ask candidates: will they take concrete steps to hold Wall Street's banks accountable?

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House Passes Education Jobs and FMAP Funding

Aug. 10 - The House passed a $26 billion package to save hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving funds to states for Medicaid and education. President Obama immediately signed the bill into law.

Click here for a look at projected state-by-state allocations for FMAP and the education jobs fund.

Click here to see how many jobs are expected to be saved in California.

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Members choose propositions to support

Aug. 3 - SEIU Local 521 members from throughout the local chose what propositions we will endorse as a union - and which ones we will oppose.

» See what we chose to support

Help elect John Laird for a stronger California

The governor set a special election to keep voter turnout low. Union members throughout the state are working to make sure voters turn out in this important Senate election. The election here will affect every county and city in California.

Join the effort now!

- In Monterey County

- In Santa Clara County

- In Santa Cruz County

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Reform on Wall Street, Justice for Main Street

July 15 - Democrats in Congress passed landmark financial reform regulation that will end taxpayer bailouts, hold financial markets accountable and create a new consumer protection agency.

"Come this November, working families are going to remember who stood with Wall Street CEOs and their high-priced lobbyists in Washington and who is fighting to build an economy that works for everyone."
-– SEIU President Mary Kay Henry

Read the full statement from SEIU.

Learn more about SEIU's Big Banks Campaign.

Rachel Welch for retirement security

How long are you going to work?

Congressman John Boehner wants you to work until you're 70.

Join the photo campaign.

SEIU 521 Regional Trustee Rachel Welch did! Click here to see who else joined!

Click here to learn more

President Obama: "I am a pro-union guy."

April 27 - President Barack Obama spoke to a town hall meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Tuesday and talked about the importance of unions and union workers in keeping America going.

"I've said this before publicly and I'll say it again (...). I am a pro-union guy."

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Landmark Health Care Bill Signed Into Law

Learn what it means to you: Benefits of Health Care Reform, District by District Impact

Support Employee Free Choice

President-Elect Barack Obama supports the Employee Free Choice Act. Do you? Read how the Employee Free Choice Act is a crucial step towards economic recovery. See the video fact check.

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Take Action--Make Your Voice Heard!

Holding Politicians Accountable in California

Our Jobs, Our Families, Our Communities

CA State House

Key Votes
Track important issues in Congress and see if Congress passes laws on the side of working families.

Elected Officials
Connect with your elected officials at the federal and state levels. Find out who they are, and quickly access their bio and contact info.

Inscríbase Para Votar
Para empezar, apreta el ratón en el estado donde Usted vive, o use el menú que esta abajo. Entonces Usted puede inscribir la información pedida por su estado para inscribirse para votar. Cuando haya inscrito la información necesaria, podrá imprimir su solicitud de inscripción de votantes.

Capitol Hill Basics
How do you schedule an appointment to meet with your Congressman when visiting Washington, DC? How do bills become law? Find out here. Also tips on how to communicate with the statehouse in Sacramento .

Contribute to SEIU Members Political Education Fund (COPE)
We can make a difference and ensure that politicians are held accountable if we stick together. For more information, contact your internal organizer.

Mark the Date

Labor Day - Offices closed
9/6/2010
Spaghetti Dinner - Whitman vs. Brown Mock Debate
9/9/2010

Why we need Employee Free Choice

Workers in unions earn 30% more than non-union workers and are 59% more likely to have health insurance. Almost 60% of U.S. workers say that they would join a union if they could, but that they fear retaliation from their employers. Tell your senator that greed must go and they need to support Employee Free Choice!

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