Mitch Ackerman leads the union's efforts to help thousands of workers in the South and Southwest unite their strength to improve their jobs and the services they provide in their communities. For the past 20 years, he has worked to improve the lives of low-wage, private sector workers in the service industries represented by SEIU as they gain a voice on the job, beginning with organizing workers in the historic Justice for Janitors campaign. Read complete bio.

Features

Which Side Is Government On?
American Prospect, 9/21/2009

A Critical Vote on Employee Free Choice Act?
Daily Kos, 3/15/2009

Largest union campaign a success in Colorado
The Colorado Independent, 9/13/2008

Colorado union outlines ambitious goals
Rocky Mountain News, 11/18/2006

Union Activism

1,000-plus rally in Denver in favor of health care reform
Denver Post, 9/3/2009

Janitors fighting for right to unionize
Denver Daily News, 12/15/2008

RTD backs janitor wages, health
Denver Post, 8/16/2006

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Immigrant Rights/Organizing Campaigns

Service workers demand their voice be heard
Rocky Mountain News, 6/5/2006

Talking Dirty
Denver Westword News, 9/11/2003