Eliseo Medina, Secretary-Treasurer
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Eliseo Medina is described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most successful labor organizers in the country" and was named one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Latino Leaders" in Poder Magazine. He is Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and also leads the union's efforts to achieve comprehensive immigration reform that rebuilds the nation's economy, secures equal labor- and civil-rights protections for workers and provides legal channels and a path to citizenship. Read complete bio. Profile Pieces
Organizer with Oxnard roots wants 12 million Latino voters Meet Eliseo Medina The Voice for Justice, Top 50 Most Powerful Latino Leaders* Q&A With Eliseo Medina The List: 101 Movers & Shakers in America
FeaturesImmigration-reform pledges likely to happen soon SEIU: Obama Workplace Immigration Enforcement Flawed Boston Globe, September 8, 2009 Immigration: New Faces, Better Odds Congressional Quarterly Weekly, May 30, 2009 Unions agree on path for immigration reform Los Angeles Times, April 15, 2009 Citizenship/Voter MobilizationSEIU Official Strives to Boost Latino Turnout Tough road for immigration bill Miles asisten a la Marcha por América
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Chavez at the Root of Obama's Campaign: Grassroots Latino Voter Outreach SEIU busca cambios en la sociedad Immigration marches return with messages aimed at voters Hispanic Voters: Waking the Sleeping Giant* Paper Jam May Curb Latino Vote Latino Vote: Don't Write off the Underdog Coalition aims to increase Latino voter registration, turnout Testimony/Immigration Reform
SEIU blasts Obama immigration enforcement policies Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How? Editorial: Immigration and the Unions Latinos expecting
Obama to deliver on immigration promises Debate Looks at Immigration Laws and Citizenship Labor leaders meet to discuss Mexican immigrant workers' rights Immigrant Paperwork Backs Up At DHS Immigration Debate: Court Puts "No-Match" Letters on Hold Demandan a CIS por aumento de tarifas en tramites Immigration Rules: An Economic Disaster? |
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Op-eds/Blog PostingsNow Is the Time to Step on the Gas on Immigration Reform Medidas vacías Fighting for Workers? Inclusion is the Centerpiece of the New American Dream It's Time to Make History: Americans Need a Victory on Immigration Guest worker programs need an overhaul Video ClipsSEIU at the March for America: Change Takes Courage immigration reform rally Reaction to the White House Immigration Meeting 6/3/2009 Eliseo Medina and Los Angeles Workers March Through Rain for Employee Free Choice 2/6/2009 Award-Winning Video on SEIU Labor Leader Eliseo Medina Shows Evolution of Immigrant Rights Movement Santa Fe Film Festival screening 12/1/2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC): Latino Voter Participation (Denver, August 26, 2008) Social and Economic Justice Conference (Atlanta, July 14, 2006) UM janitors hunger strike to protest civil rights abuses
Social Justice/Worker CampaignsSwimming in Rosa Parks' Footsteps: Workers for the Wealthiest Still Struggle for Dignity UM Janitors End 2-Month Strike* Union Hopes to Build on Houston Success* News ArchivesAir America, 10/12/2006 Immigrant groups' aim: Turn marchers to voters Old South, New South: Organizing in the Red States Rachel Maddow Show Union Leader Supporting Gues Worker Proposal Former Chavez Ally Took His Own Path
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