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Watch Anna Burger's testimony at hearing on Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Sep 30, 2009 - SEIU International Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee this morning at a hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. You can watch online starting now here http://www.house.gov/apps/list/hearing/financialsvcs_dem/hr_092309.shtml. Anna should be speaking shortly before 11:00 a.m. Read more...

Update: Filling Sen. Ted Kennedy's seat, Banks, Protests for Corporate Reform, Employee Free Choice

Sep 28, 2009 - This past week, while much of D.C. has been focused on the healthcare mark-up (us included), we've also been tracking a few other stories that we wanted to bring to your attention. First--the encouraging news that Massachusetts will return to full representation and the Democrats in Congress to a cloture-proof majority. Also, don't miss two stories on SEIU's calls for financial reform and a questionable award choice from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read more...

HCAN releases ads: Choose Mainers over Insurance Companies

Sep 15, 2009 - Here in Maine, we're tired of the abuses brought against our hard-working families by big business Anthem Insurance. Last week, Health Care for America Now debuted commercials on Maine television asking Anthem to respect their customers and start providing... Read more...

Maine Comes together for Employee Free Choice Act Lobby Day!

Sep 15, 2009 - Last week, Maine Change that Works came together along with our allies, Maine People's Alliance and the Sierra Club, to descend upon our congressional delegation and Maine's senators and lobby on behalf of the Employee Free Choice Act. During this... Read more...

14 Year-Old Activist Gives up Birthday to Fight for Reform

Sep 11, 2009 - Here in New Hampshire, even our youngest activists are fighting for reform. Meet 14 year-old Doug Marino. Last Friday, at his request, Doug's father drove him 45 minutes from their house to Concord to phone bank for reform. Although he was only supposed to stay two hours, Doug asked to stay for the entire six hour phone bank. Read more...

On Labor Day, over 300 Montanans Rally for Reform

Sep 09, 2009 - After an arduous summer working hard for health insurance reform, our Montanan activists kicked back on labor day--by attending a rally for health insurance reform. You guys just don't quit! With a crowd of 300 people in attendance, the... Read more...

A Commitment to Reform

Sep 09, 2009 - Lynn Forrest has a personal stake in the health insurance fight. After being laid off by her company, Lynn was offered COBRA insurance at a high cost that she couldn't afford. She tried to secure private insurance but was either turned down because of her pre-existing health conditions- or the cost that some companies were going to charge her was too high for her because she was unemployed. Read more...

Share your Labor Day photos and video

Sep 08, 2009 - One hundred and twenty-seven years after the first Labor Day parade, we still take a day to honor America's workers. Did you attend a Labor Day celebration, march or rally with SEIU members or any of our coalition partners? We want to know! Use this form to upload your photos, audio and video capturing your Labor Day experience. Read more...

Labor Day Shows Need for Action Now on Health Care Reform

Sep 07, 2009 - This Labor Day Weekend, activists and organizers from around the state of Indiana, traveled from Jeffersonville, Evansville, South Bend, Elkhart and Fort Wayne to participate in a Health Care Rally to kick-off the Labor Day Parade in Indianapolis. Indiana Change that Works along with our coalition partners, Central Indiana Jobs with Justice, Central Indiana Labor Council, Organizing for America, Working America, MoveOn and Planned Parenthood assembled a few thousand Hoosiers to stand up for health reform now. Read more...

Secretary of Health Sebelius, Mainers Discuss Historic Opportunity for Healthcare Reform

Sep 04, 2009 - Just days before Members of Congress return to Washington, DC to consider healthcare reform legislation, Mainers discussed the need for quick action with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in Orono. On the campus of The University of Maine, the Secretary took part in a panel discussion about the importance of passing health insurance reform that makes healthcare affordable for all Americans. Read more...

The week in review: Local's actions on health care

Sep 04, 2009 - With Labor Day just around the corner and only six days left of Congressional recess, locals across the country are gearing up for a busy weekend. But, amidst the upcoming Labor Day celebrations, SEIU members are still working hard for health care reform. Check out recent actions in Ohio, Maine, Rhode Island, Florida and California. Read more...

Honoring the Worker: What are you doing this Labor Day?

Sep 04, 2009 - On Labor Day, it's important not to forget the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters whose brave acts earned us the working rights we now possess. As Congressional recess comes to close, let's remind members of Congress just how many working families are still struggling to make ends meet under the strain of skyrocketing health care costs. Join events being held by SEIU and HCAN across the country on Monday, September 7th. Read more...

We Can't Afford to Wait Vigil in Hollywood

Sep 03, 2009 - MoveOn along with co-sponsors DFA, TrueMajority, Center for Community Change, Doctors for America, HCAN and the SEIU hosted over 350 candle light vigils last night to remind legislators that the country cannot wait for reform. Overwhelming the nation is... Read more...

We Can't Afford to Wait Vigil in Los Angeles

Mainers Flood Snowe's Office with 35,000 Messages for Reform

Sep 03, 2009 - This Wednesday, about 50 Mainers gathered outside of Senator Snowe's Bangor office to deliver the message: Maine can no longer wait for heath insurance reform. With them, our activists brought over 35,000 letters, postcards, emails, and online petitions from all over the state, urging Senator Snowe to pass health insurance legislation as soon as possible. Read more...

The moral imperative of health care reform

Sep 01, 2009 - Last Saturday, I attended a large health care reform rally in Fargo, North Dakota. The rally was attended by over 800 people, and featured a rousing speech by former state Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp and music by the popular regional band Low. Read more...

Health Insurance Reform Bus rolls through Des Moines

Aug 31, 2009 - As the Organizing for America Health Insurance Reform Bus Tour rolled through Des Moines, they were greeted by a welcome sight: hundreds of Iowans with "Thank You" signs waiting to greet those driving the bus for health insurance reform. With around 500 people in attendance, including members of SEIU Local 199, our activists proved their dedication by showing up to support the cause. Read more...

Choosing Hope, Not Fear

Aug 29, 2009 - That's what hundreds of people in Lincoln did Wednesday night in Lincoln, as they rallied in support of quality, affordable health care for all Americans. The scene at the event, held by Change that Works Nebraska, AARP, Organizing for America and other organizations, was charged with hope. Read more...

Eight Ways Reform Can Help Hoosiers

Aug 28, 2009 - Today a new ad will be running in Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana and Indiana from Americans for Stable Quality Care. Read more...

Eight Ways Reform Can Help Virginians

Aug 28, 2009 - Today a new ad will be running in Arkansas, Louisiana, Indiana and Virginia from Americans for Stable Quality Care. Read more...

Eight Ways Reform Can Help Arkansans

Aug 28, 2009 - Today a new ad will be running in Arkansas, Louisiana, Indiana and Virginia from Americans for Stable Quality Care. Read more...

Eight Ways Reform Can Help Louisianans

Aug 28, 2009 - Today a new ad will be running in Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana and Virginia from Americans for Stable Quality Care. Read more...

Health Care Rally to Kick-off the Labor Day Parade

Aug 28, 2009 - Why are more than a thousand people caravanning to Indianapolis on Saturday, September 5? Hoosiers from Jeffersonville, Evansville, South Bend, Elkhart and Fort Wayne are coming to Indy to demand that Congress get back to work on making health insurance AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY AMERICAN. Read more...

SEIU / Change that Works Iowa: Senator Grassley is "All Over the Field" on Health Care

Aug 27, 2009 - Iowa's senior senator Charles Grassley is rapidly becoming the Republican Party's chief obstructionist in the health care debate. The ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee is going on the offensive against President Obama and members of Congress who support... Read more...

Woman's Son Denied Coverage Because of Acne

Aug 27, 2009 - Yes, you read that right. Take a moment. Collect the pieces of your shattered brain. And let me repeat: This woman's son was denied health care coverage because her insurance company said his acne was a pre-existing condition. We need reform this year. It's time to wake up. Read more...

SEIU Locals & Change That Works in action on healthcare

Aug 27, 2009 - SEIU members around the country have spent the month of August meeting with their members of Congress and engaging in meaningful conversation about healthcare reform. Read about reform events held in Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Viriginia and Washington in just the last week. Read more...

New Hampshire to Congress: Nice to See You, Now Go Pass Health Care Reform!

Aug 27, 2009 - More than 150 activists come together to thank Members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation for supporting health care reform legislation and send them back to DC to get it done - quickly. As Congress makes plans to go back to... Read more...

A Looming Crisis for Providers? A Billings Facility Feels the Need for Health Care Reform

Aug 27, 2009 - Squeezed by higher costs and lower patient counts, the Rimrock Foundation (site: http://www.rimrock.org) in Billings is an example of how the health care crisis has begun to cause financial strain for some health care providers. The Rimrock Foundation has... Read more...

Local Machias Valley News Highlights Need for Reform

Aug 27, 2009 - When it comes to grassroots organizing, nothing beats a local news paper. Written by the people of the community, for the people of the community, local papers are in touch with the pulse of every day life within our streets. And that's why we get excited when we see awesome editorials like the one in this weeks' Machias Valley News. Read more...

Rep. Moran Brings Dr. Dean to Dispel Health Reform Myths

Aug 27, 2009 - Earlier this week, Congressman Jim Moran hosted a town hall at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA with special guest, Dr. Howard Dean. The contentious town hall was a big target but Change that Works Virginia and pro-health care activists outnumbered the opposition by 2,000 persons! Volunteers and Change that Works team members filled the pro-health care question box that Rep. Moran had designated but unfortunately 85% of the questions were from the anti-reform box. Read more...

Signing Scrubs to Support Reform

Aug 26, 2009 - This weekend, Iowa saw a different kind of town hall forum. At the Macbride hall, on the University of Iowa campus, dozens of signed scrubs were displayed with messages of support for health insurance reform--and painful stories of hardship because of our current health care system. Signed by health care providers from the various University of Iowa hospitals and clinics, these messages are from people on the front lines: people who deal with sick patients and their families every day. Patients who, under our current system, do not get better, but worse. Read more...

Activist Speaks About Change that Works on Wake Up AMerica Radio Show

Aug 26, 2009 - Activist Judy Stadtman Tucker took to the radio waves this week to talk about her work with Change that Works, Health Care for America Now, and Organizing for America for the cause of health insurance reform for the radio show 'Wake Up AMerica.' Read more...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Speaks Truth To Power

Aug 25, 2009 - Deep in the heart of south Los Angeles, Rep. Maxine Waters hosted a health care town hall at Southwest College. The well-attended town hall was packed to the gills well before its scheduled start time of 1 PM and the primarily pro- health care reform crowd consisted of SEIU members, Organizing for America activists and other concerned citizens and organizers. A festive atmosphere met the town hall attendees as they gathered in the warm breeze and signed pledge forms to support health care reform. Two orderly lines were formed by Rep. Waters Congressional staffers and each person signed in before they entered the Southwest College Town Center. Read more...

The Healthcare '09 Tour is over...

Aug 24, 2009 - The ambulance pulled into Bangor for the final stop and to drop off the 'patient profiles' to our members of Congress. It was a great trip, and as tired as we are, we can't help but think back to... Read more...

Early Bird Gets the Worm, Early Protesters Get Reform

Aug 21, 2009 - Thanks to the amazing dedication of our activists, our last minute call for Senator Gregg's NH health care town hall last week was a rousing success. Although our activists had less than 24 hours notice, we still rallied strong and more than outnumbered the opposition of which...there was one? Read more...

Recap: Positive press for pro-reform activists at President Obama's visit to Montana

Aug 21, 2009 - Last week, thanks to the support of hundreds of activists, the cause of health care reform was advanced across Montana thanks to the passionate protests reform's advocates. Read more...

Day Four: Rumford, Farmington, Skowhegan

Aug 21, 2009 - We had a great day on Thursday, and concluded our tour through rural Maine. From Rumford, to Farmington and onto Skowhegan, we met with dozens of activists and gathered "patient" profiles that will be delivered to our Members of... Read more...

We Don't Need Fear, We Need Solutions

Aug 20, 2009 - Nebraskans: Let's stand up on August 25 and show that we're not afraid of change; that we're not afraid to guarantee a gentler world for our grandchildren, one that's free from the threat of devastating health costs. Read more...

Republican Admits We May Have 40 Million Uninsured

Aug 20, 2009 - Members of Change that Works Louisiana are on the stomp, throughout the state of Louisiana during this August recess, working to dispel the myths of health insurance reform and expressing their health care stories and concerns. President Obama set out to make the cause of health reform a truly bi-partisan issue. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Louisianans have tremendous health issues, the campaign for reform is split along party lines. In an effort to reach across the aisle and make sure that our Republican lawmakers also know our concerns about health care in Louisiana, the Change that Works team attended a health care townhall, hosted by Congressman Rodney Alexander. Read more...

Tom in Your Town, Bedford

Aug 20, 2009 - Freshman Congressman, Tom Perriello has scheduled more townhalls than any other House member. Congressman Perriello's "Tom in Your Town" are forums for his constituents to raise their concerns about the rising costs of health care. Read more...

Healthcare '09 Tour Rolls On...

Aug 19, 2009 - We've made 13 stops, and we aren't stopping now! Well, we are for the night anyway. We'll be back on the road tomorrow, heading to Rumford, Farmington and Skowhegan. Once again, thanks to all of the people we met along... Read more...

The Buck Stops in Bucksport

Aug 19, 2009 - Wednesday was the best day yet on the Healthcare '09 Tour! We made 5 stops as we continue the trip down the coast on Route 1. Word must be getting out ahead of the ambulance because the crowds keep... Read more...

Day Two on the Healthcare '09 Tour

Aug 19, 2009 - In Machias, Milbridge and Ellsworth, the ambulance was met by dozens of people who want healthcare reform - STAT! We heard and collected personal stories to share with our members of Congress. The average family premium in Maine costs... Read more...

Caribou, Presque Isle, Calais: Gail's Story

Aug 18, 2009 - Activist Gail, from Maine, talks about the inadequate care provided by her current health insurance. While they were happy to pay for her care until her premium ran out, when Gail needed more tests, the insurance company stopped paying. Says... Read more...

Healthcare '09 Tour Rolls On...

Aug 18, 2009 - What a fantastic first day on the tour. Thanks to all of the people we met along the way and please know that we'll share your stories with our members of Congress, and let them know you expect health... Read more...

Caribou, Presque Isle, Calais

Aug 18, 2009 - From Madawaska, we traveled down Route 1 to Caribou, where we met with Ginette, Shelly, Laura and Marjorie who want our members of Congress to know that healthcare reform can't wait. Despite 90 degree weather, people are excited to come our and show their healthcare reform that will mean quality, affordable insurance for everyone in Maine. Read more...

Starting off in Madawaska

Aug 18, 2009 - What a Day! The August heat is turning up the pressure to pass healthcare reform and all across Maine people are ready for a change. Read more...

Robin Holland: My Brain Tumor Won't Wait for Reform

Aug 18, 2009 - Robin Holland's story is sadly, not unusual. Diagnosed with brain cancer after a car accident in 1993, Robin had no health insurance at the time. She waited for 5 weeks, wrapped in bandages, while her doctor decided whether he would operate on her for free, and while she waited to be approved for Medicaid. Read more...

Signs & Support for Portsmouth's Health Care Town Hall

Aug 17, 2009 - New Hampshire has some dedicated activists. Only the most ardent supporters of any cause show up at 6:30 am, on a rainy Tuesday morning, to stand outside and wave signs; but that's who supports health care reform. From the... Read more...

Portsmouth Rallies for President Obama

Aug 17, 2009 - Thanks to the hard work of our pro-health care activists, over 450 people showed up to support health care reform outside the President's town hall in Portsmouth. After signing a non-violence pledge, our activists engaged in spirited support of... Read more...

Howard Dean, SEIU on the doors in PA

Aug 17, 2009 - The fight for health care is hotter than ever. With myths and lies entering the public conversation, it's time to bring in the big guns. Enter Howard Dean. In Aliquippa, PA this Saturday, Howard Dean and SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger joined with SEIU Healthcare PA to kick off a canvass for healthcare reform. Read more...

Be the first to know...Sign-up for mobile alerts from SEIU

Aug 17, 2009 - When our members require support at the workplace, the state capitol, or in the streets, we need immediate coordination--and being a part of our mobile alert list is a critical piece of our rapid response infrastructure. Text 'SEIU' to 787753 (PURPLE) right now, or sign-up online for SEIU's new mobile alerts program: http://action.seiu.org/seiumobile Read more...

It's Time We Put the Pedal to the Metal: Healthcare Reform '09 Tour

Aug 17, 2009 - We've hit the road for healthcare reform in Maine. During six days, and over 1,000 miles we're looking forward to a lot of thumbs up from Mainers, and meeting people along the way. Read more...

Judy Lanza, RN, Speaks out for Health Care Reform

Aug 17, 2009 - Judy Lanza, a labor and delivery nurse for 25 years, knows firsthand the damage that our current health care system has caused. Our system is so broken that even pregnant women are not guaranteed quality, affordable health care. Read more...

The Largest Health Care Rally in Maine's History, is FOR Reform

Aug 14, 2009 - Last month, over 600 Mainers rallied in support of health care reform. Before the town halls, before the violence, before the anti-health care opposition was mobilized by the big business insurance corporations, a true grassroots movement was happening. The... Read more...

Pounding the Pavement for Health Reform

Aug 14, 2009 - Change that Works Arkansas volunteers canvassed in Pine Bluff this past Saturday. Volunteers spoke with their neighbors about the critical need to fix our broken health care system and asked them to write letters and make phone calls to Senators Lincoln and Pryor and Congressman Ross. Read more...

New Coalition Campaign, Ads to Debunk Anti-Reform Myths

Aug 13, 2009 - To help debunk the misinformation being spread about what health care reform actually means for Americans, a new coalition called Americans for Stable Quality Care--which includes the SEIU, American Medical Association (AMA), PhRMA, the Federation of American Hospitals and FamiliesUSA--will launch their first ad today as part of an August recess campaign for health care reform. Read more...

Little Rock Healthcare Townhall

Aug 13, 2009 - Congressmen Mike Ross and Vic Snyder hosted a health care townhall at the Arkansas Children's Hospital last week. Change that Works Arkansas was there along with many passionate community members. Representatives Ross and Snyder explained many of the health care reform misconceptions. Read more...

Clarifying Lies in Kalispell

Aug 10, 2009 - While there were a large portion of locals who were very much in favor of health care reform, and receptive to the free pizza we would be offering the next day at Moose's Saloon, it was clear that some of the individuals we spoke with had been grossly misinformed about what health care reform would mean for them and their families. Read more...

Health Care Stories in Hamilton

Aug 10, 2009 - In Hamilton, however, we didn't let the threat of inclement weather stop our party. Making the last minute decision to move our event inside the public library didn't impact the amount of locals eager to turnout to hear their neighbors, Chris and her husband, Curt, and Corrine Gant share their horror stories with our current health care crisis. The room was so packed that there was standing room only for any stragglers. Read more...

Spirit of Hope Lives on in Libby

Aug 10, 2009 - Our ambulance got a lot of attention in this logging and mining town in Lincoln county. This tiny town in the most northwestern region of the state has received a lot of attention recently as it is one of... Read more...

Butte: Small Business Owners Support Change that Works

Aug 10, 2009 - The Change that Works crew met up at Venus Rising, a local coffee shop, to meet with some of our coalition partners and members of the press who were going to tag along with our canvass of local small business owners. As we fanned out across Main, Park and Granite, we came across a variety of small business owners who are struggling with the cost of insuring themselves and their employees. Almost every small business owner filled out our survey, and most asked their employees and customers to fill the survey out as well. Read more...

Anaconda- Rained out!

Aug 10, 2009 - As our ambulance skipped over to Butte's sister-city of Anaconda, we were unexpectedly ambushed by one of the regions infamous gullywashers. Our canvass and BBQ, two perfect summertime activities, was rained out! Our hardiest activist, Bill Johnson, showed up... Read more...

Tom in your Town Brings Truth to Health Care Debate

Aug 10, 2009 - Virginia Congressman Tom Periello has been hosting several "Tom in your Town" events where he answers health insurance reform questions from constituents, and discusses various parts of the legislation. Unfortunately, a lot of false information has been disseminated through the media and blogosphere about H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act." million uninsured people. In Virginia alone there are 207,780 uninsured children and 2,121,000 non-elderly uninsured. This coupled with the fact that premiums are increasing at an astronomical rate means that Virginians cannot wait any longer for health insurance reform. Read more...

In Dillon, Neighbor to Neighbor Canvas for Healthcare

Aug 10, 2009 - Rockstar activists Mary Jo O'Rourke, Mike Mosolf, and Richard Taylor joined the Change that Works crew at Jaycee park in Dillon on one of the nicer evenings of the tour for a canvass of downtown neighborhoods. During our canvass, over... Read more...

Columbus- Honk and Wave

Aug 08, 2009 - We woke up bright and early this morning to head out to Columbus for a honk and wave outside of the 300 Cafe. We parked our ambulance right at the corner, decorated it with signs that said "It's time for... Read more...

The Time is Now: Stand with Ed Perlmutter

Aug 07, 2009 - This Saturday, Ed Perlmutter will be talking to folks at a local grocery store, taking your questions and listening to your concerns. Read more...

Laura Mick: Benefiting from Reform

Aug 06, 2009 - Name: Laura Elaine Mick Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Job Title: Legal Assistant / Water tester Yearly Salary: $13,000-$14,000 a year Currently paying for individual premiums per month: Paying $100/month through the New Hampshire Health Plan Laura is already receiving... Read more...

Hoosier Health Care Supporters Greet President in Wakarusa

Aug 05, 2009 - Concerned Hoosier activists, organizers and citizens led by Indiana Change that Works, rallied 350 strong for health care reform and welcomed President Barack Obama to the small town of Wakarusa, Indiana. Read more...

New Hampshire Tea Partiers Keep it Classy

Aug 05, 2009 - Attacking a staffer? Harassing a pregnant woman? All in a day's work for the opposition to health care reform. Hey Tea Party, it's called activism, not intimidation. As we say on the internets, "Ure doing it wrong." Read more...

Better Benefits in Billings

Aug 04, 2009 - A lively crowd waved signs and chanted for quality affordable health care, and scores of motorists honked in response, as the Emergency Drive for Montana's Middle Class came to Billings as part of our 11-day, 22-town tour. The tour... Read more...

Halfway through, In Hardin

Aug 04, 2009 - At our midway point on the tour in Hardin, just on the border of the Crow Indian Reservation, we had to make 2 rounds to the grocery store for ice cream because so many people stopped by Custer Park... Read more...

Faith Community Gathers for Workers in Pine Bluff

Aug 04, 2009 - Arkansas Change that Works held our first Faith Outreach Meeting in Pine Bluff. Despite the pouring rain, we had a great showing from several Pine Bluff area Pastors. On the agenda-- how Employee Free Choice would improve the lives of their congregations. Pastors enthusiastically listened and pledged their support to champion the causes of the Change that Works campaign-- passage the Employee Free Choice act and a health care reform bill. Read more...

Lights Blare in Lame Deer

Aug 03, 2009 - As we lit the coals for an evening of hamburgers and healthcare in Lame Deer, we sent a delegation off in the ambulance to pick up homecare worker and SEIU Healthcare 775NW member, Demetria Morrison and her three sons. Our ambulance was soon followed through town by another member, Francine Collins and her two boys. As we cruised down the main drag in Lame Deer, our lights blaring, people pulled over, stopped, stared, and chuckled to themselves as they realized that the only emergency our ambulance was responding to is the emergency our middle class is facing. Read more...

Miles City, Montana: Emergency Drive Round Two

Aug 03, 2009 - Marilyn is a small business owner who has lymphoma and has a son with seizure disorder. Both have pre-existing conditions, but only Marilyn is fortunate enough to have the coverage she need to seek regular care. Her son, however, is a different story. At 30 years old, he is in debt from his medical bills and cannot afford to seek the proper treatment for his disorder. Every year that passes without treatment for him, says Marilyn, is a year down the drain. Read more...

Miles City, Montana: Emergency Drive Round One

Aug 03, 2009 - Even though downtown Miles City was uncharacteristically dead for a Friday night, we managed to wrassle up a few health care reform supporters in this Western town. Parked right outside of Riverside park, the free ice cream sign didn't hurt in enticing a couple of local passers-by. Read more...

Glendive: Dozens of Honks for Health Care Reform

Aug 03, 2009 - Ten activists joined the Change that Works Emergency Drive crew outside of U.S. Senator Jon Tester's office. The group included activists Vermae Taylor, Debra and her sons Rodney and Ezekiel who made the hour and a half drive from Wolf Point to deliver their book of letters and message of reform for everyone to Senator Tester's staff. Read more...

The Faces Behind the Health Care Numbers in Arkansas

Aug 03, 2009 - The Center for American Progress released their report "Why Arkansas Needs Health Reform: By the Numbers," which details how our broken health care system affects the people of Arkansas. Here are just a few of the startling statistics: Read more...

Emergency Drive, Wolf Point

Jul 31, 2009 - Members of the Fort Peck Indian tribe generally receive their healthcare through Indian Health Services. I.H.S. in Montana is currently at level 12, or "life or limb" funding levels, which means that patients can only be referred out to a specialist if they are dying or about to lose a limb. Read more...

Emergency Drive, Glasgow

Jul 31, 2009 - Key Glasgow activist, Monica Garten, got us set up outside the local Pamida off of route 2 for senior discount day. Monica has been a great activist throughout our campaign, and even though she has great insurance through her husband's union, she is gung-ho on fighting to make sure that everyone in her community, and in the nation, has access to quality and affordable healthcare like she does. Read more...

Republican Misinformation about Health Care

Jul 31, 2009 - As the House leaves for August recess, the Republican party is pulling out all stops as they misinform the public about the true cost of health care reform. With H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act--which should be exempt from the usual political machinations-- the health and welfare of Hoosiers and folks throughout the country is at stake. Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana continues to spread false information about the cost of the bill. In an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Pence incorrectly states that the health reform bill would result in one trillion dollars in new taxes. Even the news anchor knows something is wrong with Pence's calculations. Read more...

Local Residents and Small Business Owners Gather in Bristol for Health Care

Jul 31, 2009 - Change that Works Virginia held a press conference in Bristol, Virginia, a stone's throw from where the President held his health care town hall. We chose the site because we wanted to show the President support for his health care reform ideals and the town hall for Kroger Grocery employees was a perfect opportunity. Read more...

Change That Works demands reform from elected officials: August Congressional recess events

Jul 30, 2009 - As members of the U.S. House and Senate turn their sights from committee hearings and floor votes in D.C., to barbecues and luncheons back home, SEIU's Change That Works team is ready to ensure they don't forget the promises they made on the campaign trail to fix our broken healthcare system and support hardworking families. Read more...

Middle Class in Malta: We Want Health Care Reform!

Jul 30, 2009 - Today we said good bye to Havre and started making our way east towards Malta. A thunderstorm held us back during our journey, but as soon as we landed we headed straight towards downtown where we met with Sue, the owner of Sue's Stylette and some other folks who happened to be around. Read more...

Louisianans Health Care Struggles Can No Longer be Ignored

Jul 30, 2009 - Louisiana Change that Works has been sending health care stories to Congressman Charlie Melancon to demonstrate the faces behind the struggle with the current health care system in Louisiana. Rep. Melancon has remained reluctant to express support of H.R. 3200, the America's Quality Health Act. During the August recess, we will be gearing up for a fight now that it looks clear that the bill will not be voted upon until after recess. Congress claims they want to hear from their constituents throughout the recess. Our voices are clear and we will continue to send first person narratives to Rep. Melancon and his colleagues in the House urging passage of the health care reform bill. Read more...

In Havre, "My Health Care Plan is to Watch my Step"

Jul 29, 2009 - As our Emergency drive blared it's away into Havre, we met with some Montanans enthusiastic for reform. About 30 people joined us in Pepin Park, eager to discuss health care reform--or maybe sample our free ice cream. Read more...

Hoosiers Bring Health Care Message to Rep. Hill's Door

Jul 29, 2009 - A group of dedicated health care activists from Change that Works Indiana converged on Rep. Baron Hill's office in Jeffersonville to let the Congressman know that CD 9 and the entire state wants a yes vote for H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Hoosiers from CD 9 and around the state delivered a message to Rep. Hill, a prominent Blue Dog Democrat, that Indiana can't afford to not pass health care reform this year. Read more...

Arkansans Lobby Throughout the State for Employee Free Choice

Jul 28, 2009 - Arkansans are campaigning throughout the state, letting our representatives know that the Employee Free Choice Act will improve the quality of life for working people throughout the state. Check out the team as they crisscross the state, lobbying for the bill that will make it easier for workers to organize: Read more...

Montana Small Town Business Owner Speaks Out Against U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Jul 28, 2009 - In Chester, pop. 730, on the broad northern grasslands of the Montana Hi-Line, local business owner and Chamber of Commerce member Margaret Novak says she's ready to speak out for health care and labor law reform. "The middle class is stuck footing the bill without the means to pay it," Novak said. "Any economist will tell you that you need a strong middle class to make the economy work." Novak and her husband, Mike, own Mike's Thriftway, a supermarket and gas station along U.S. Highway 2 at the edge of town. The two have more than two dozen employees and offer health insurance and family-friendly scheduling to employees. Read more...

Health Care: Cheaper in India

Jul 28, 2009 - When Karlyn Zimbelman, a farmer's wife from the tiny Montana town of Conrad, found out she needed hip-replacement surgery, she looked into the cost of the operation -- about $40,000. For years, Karlyn and her husband have saved money but cutting out health insurance. The cost would sink their small farm. So, Karlyn did some research. She read in AARP's magazine about a medical tourist who got major surgery in India. The news story described great care at a reasonable price. Read more...

In Big Sandy, biking kids yell: "Ice Cream for Health Care!"

Jul 28, 2009 - At the Montana Change That Works ice cream social in Big Sandy on Monday afternoon, kids rode bikes and hollered, "Ice cream for health care!" Meanwhile, 16 adults turned out in this town of 600 (which is also the hometown of Sen. Jon Tester) to sit at picnic tables and write letters on the need for health care reform. Attendees also filled out a dozen surveys and signs that described their health care plan. Read more...

Emergency Drive Kicks Off in Great Falls

Jul 27, 2009 - Our very first day of the Emergency Drive began at the Montana State Fair in Great Falls. We started the day early and hot, and ended late and rainy. Some of our best activists, Pam, Elisa, Gerry, Chuck, Mimi... Read more...

Health Care Supporters Take Over Tea Party in "Red Tennessee"

Jul 27, 2009 - With less than 24 hours notice, Change That Works Tennessee and its coalition partners staged a massive counter-demonstration at a Tea Party in front of Rep. Bart Gordon's office in Rutherford County. Our action, turned the Tea Party into a health care reform party. Read more...

$8,796: What We'll Waste in Nebraska By Not Fixing Health Care

Jul 24, 2009 - That was President Obama on Wednesday. Today, we got further proof of the cost of doing nothing. Just look at the table released this morning by the Center for American Progress. Read more...

Without Reform, New Hampshire Family Premiums Run Amok

Jul 24, 2009 - "Let me be clear: if we do not control these costs, we will not be able to control our deficit. If we do not reform health care, your premiums and out-of-pocket costs will continue to skyrocket. If we do not... Read more...

Without Reform, Montana Family Premiums Run Amok

$9,137: What We'll Waste in Colorado By Not Fixing Health Care

$8,211: What We'll Waste in North Dakota By Not Fixing Health Care

Without Reform, Maine Family Premiums Run Amok

Des Moines Register Agrees: Delaying Reform is No Solution

Jul 24, 2009 - Congress shouldn't take a three-week vacation when 14,000 Americans are losing their insurance coverage every day. That's 34% of the population of Des Moines. Let's make this happen. Iowa can't afford the cost of doing nothing any longer. Read more...

$9,628: What We'll Waste in Pennsylvania By Not Fixing Health Care

Without Reform, Florida Family Premiums Run Amok

Virginian Family Premiums Run Amok Without Reform

Jul 24, 2009 - Within ten years, if we fail to address the rising cost of health care in America, the average health insurance premiums paid by families will nearly double, from $13,500 today to $22,400 in 2019. Oh but it gets worse - because in addition to rising premiums, Americans lucky enough to have health insurance still face increasingly burdensome co-payments and out-of-pocket costs - the kinds of costs that you can't haggle away when you're in severe pain. Read more...

Tell the Democrat-Gazette that Employee Free Choice is not Nazism

Jul 24, 2009 - This week, Arkansas' biggest paper, the Democrat-Gazette, made an outrageous and unbelievable statement, "unequivocally" equating the Employee Free Choice Act to....Nazis. The paper's statement is offensive on so many levels that it is difficult to know if it should even be dignified with a response. However, we believe such an outrageous claim demands a strong rebuttal. Read more...

The People of Arkansas Can't Wait for Health Care Reform

Jul 23, 2009 - Congress have held 79 hearings on health insurance reform in just over two years and Members have held more than 550 health care town halls and public events around the country. This evidence speaks truth to power that, health care reform is something that folks from Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana and the rest of the Nation want now. Read more...

The People of Tennessee Can't Wait for Health Care Reform

The People of Indiana Can't Wait for Health Care Reform

Jul 23, 2009 - Reps. Bart Gordon of Tennessee, Baron Hill of Indiana, Charlie Melancon of Louisiana and Mike Ross of Arkansas are among the Blue Dog Coalition members raising issue with the cost of the bill. Have they reviewed the cost of not fixing our current broken system? There is real value in reforming the health care system-- read some of the statistics and future projections Congress could help alleviate with a yes vote on H.R. 3200. In Indiana: 157,816 uninsured adults in Indiana are between the ages of 50 and 64, meaning that more than 12% of Indiana's aging adults lack health insurance. Read more...

The People of Louisiana Can't Wait for Health Care Reform

Do corporate front groups think the Employee Free Choice Act is similar to Nazis?

Jul 23, 2009 - With the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act still going and going, it was bound to break Godwin's Law: yesterday the Arkansas Democrat Gazette editorial board "unequivocally" equated the Employee Free Choice Act to.... Nazis. Read more...

Activists Highlight the High cost of Reform to Local News

Jul 20, 2009 - Here in Montana at Change that Works, we don't believe in giving up. That's why as the battle for health care reform draws down to the wire, we are fighting harder than ever to make sure our voices are heard. With 150 people in Montana losing coverage every week, and 22,920 people having lost coverage between 2008 and 2010, we cannot afford to stop fighting for the health care reform that Montana, and the country, so desperately needs. Read more...

California state workers will vote to strike; protest Governor Schwarzenegger

Jul 20, 2009 - As the governor and legislators continue to battle over the budget in California, leaders of SEIU Local 1000 have issued a strike authorization vote to the union's 95,000 members beginning today, July 20. SEIU Local 1000 President Yvonne Walker sent a letter to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week , declaring the union "will fight" his latest proposal to pile on a fourth furloughed work day for more than 230,000 state workers. Read more...

Defense of the status quo is not acceptable

Jul 20, 2009 - SEIU Local 21LA member Eula Williams thinks back on her younger years and remembers when her family was forced to use homemade 'remedies' including "fatback" and "cod oil" because they couldn't afford traditional medicines for ailments such as a sore throat or pneumonia. "I know what it is like to be without healthcare," said Williams, explaining why she didn't hesitate to come to Washington, DC to promote healthcare reform as a Grassroots Lobbyist for SEIU earlier this summer. Read more...

Tennessee, We Need Your Calls into Congress Now

Jul 17, 2009 - Tennessee Change that Works activists and ordinary Tennesseans have been calling members of Congress to vote yes for HR 3200, the America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Can you take a moment to make a call? Dial toll-free 1-866-339-6321. Read more...

Rep. Pomeroy, You Can Do Better

Jul 17, 2009 - Well, you can't say that Earl Pomeroy won't make good on a threat. Late last night, Rep. Pomeroy voted to keep denying coverage to 11% of North Dakota's residents. Late last night, Rep. Pomeroy effectively voted to keep levying a hidden health tax of roughly $1,000 on premiums on North Dakota's businesses and families as a direct result of subsidizing the uninsured. Read more...

Miami Nurse Touts the Value of Reform

Jul 16, 2009 - In the debate over health care reform, it is important to listen to the people at the forefront of the crisis: our country's nurses. Even President Obama speaks to the importance of nurses as health care providers, noting that in some rural areas, nurses are the only providers of health care. Read more...

If the Extreme Right-Wing Had Their Way, Mainers Would Suffer

Jul 15, 2009 - The same extreme right-wing groups that are fighting efforts to reform health care and protect workers in 2009 have spent many years - and tens of millions of dollars - fighting legislation that helps working families in Maine every day.... Read more...

Insulting: Ask Arkansas TV Stations to Pull this Ad off the Air

Jul 15, 2009 - It's one thing to have a substantive debate. It's another to spread baseless innuendo masquerading as "fact." A corporate group from Washington, DC is doing just that: airing a TV ad about the Employee Free Choice Act that's both completely false and insulting to the intelligence of Arkansans. You can do something about it. Ask the Arkansas TV stations running the ad to pull it off the air. A corporate group from Washington, DC is doing just that: airing a TV ad about the Employee Free Choice Act that's both completely false and insulting to the intelligence of Arkansans. Read more...

Small Business Owners Support Change in Health Care

Jul 14, 2009 - Ah the good ole days, when organizations like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce could get away with advocating policies that actually hurt small business owners. The times, they are a changin'. Read more...

Straight From The Doctor's Mouth

Jul 14, 2009 - We hear everyday from folks who want healthcare reform and those who don't. We hear facts, figures and we hear information that can't be backed up by facts and figures. Read more...

What Would Indiana Look Like If the Chamber Got Its Way?

Jul 10, 2009 - It's hard to imagine how things could be worse these days: between unemployment, the financial crisis, and the state of health care, it's no secret that Indiana is hurting. Read more...

What Would Virginia Look Like if the US Chamber Got Their Way

Jul 10, 2009 - It's hard to imagine how things could be worse these days: between unemployment, the financial crisis, and the state of health care, it's no secret that Virginia is hurting. Read more...

What Would Louisiana Look Like if the US Chamber Got Their Way

Jul 10, 2009 - It's hard to imagine how things could be worse these days: between unemployment, the financial crisis, and the state of health care, it's no secret that Louisiana is hurting. Read more...

Mark Udall Asks for Your Health Care Stories

Jul 10, 2009 - For the last few weeks, I've been asking you what you're doing for health care reform. Read more...

What Would North Dakota Look Like if the Chamber Got Its Way?

Jul 10, 2009 - It's hard to imagine how things could be worse these days: between unemployment, the financial crisis, and the state of healthcare, it's no secret that North Dakota is hurting. Read more...

What Would Pennsylvania Look Like if the Chamber Got Its Way?

Jul 10, 2009 - It could be worse. It's hard to imagine how things could be worse these days: between unemployment, the financial crisis, and the state of healthcare, it's no secret that Pennsylvania is hurting. Read more...

What Would Nebraska Look Like If the Chamber Got Its Way?

If the U.S. Chamber had their way, Arkansans would suffer

Jul 10, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. For decades, they have fought legislation that would have a real impact on working families right here in Arkansas. With more than 95,000 Arkansans out of work, now is the time to do everything we can to stand up to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - and stand up for working families. Read more...

If the U.S. Chamber had their way, Floridians would Suffer

If the U.S. Chamber Had Their Way, Montanans Would Suffer

Jul 09, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. Read more...

I'll take Health Care for 500, Alex

Jul 09, 2009 - Let's let Senator Gregg know that the future of our state's health care is NOT a game. Let's not put our future into any further Jeopardy. Read more...

Jackson City Council Proclaims "National Health Care Reform Day"

Jul 09, 2009 - The Jackson City Council, along with Mayor Jerry Gist, proclaimed June 27th to be "National Health Care Reform Day". The proclamation was the result of a lot of hard work by city councilman Ernest Brooks. Mr. Brooks, the second-term councilman for District 3, is a passionate supporter of health care reform who feels the sting of the health care crisis in his professional and private life every day. "As an elected official, I see the toll that skyrocketing health care costs is taking on our city budget. And as a parent, I see my own family's health insurance costs continue to go up with no end in sight," Brooks says. "Health care affects all of us and that's why I'm so glad that our city's elected officials stood together on this". Read more...

A Strong Message to VA Chamber of Commerce

Jul 09, 2009 - Virginia Change that Works and the Sierra Club delivered a strong message to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today in downtown Richmond. After walking down to the stately Chamber building from Sierra Club headquarters, our organizations delivered 87 letters from Virginians across the state asking the same thing: "Not Again. Don't stand in the way of a better environment for us to live and work." Read more...

If the U.S. Chamber Had Their Way, Hoosiers Would Suffer

Jul 09, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. For decades, they have fought legislation that would have a real impact on working families right here in Indiana. With nearly 350,000 Hoosiers out of work, now is the time to do everything we can to stand up to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - and stand up for working families. The U.S. Chamber opposed wage hikes that not only benefited hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers but also pumped more than $144 million into the state economy. They opposed a children's health care plan that will not only cover 66,200 more children in Indiana, but also will create nearly 4,600 jobs in the state. The U.S. Chamber doesn't speak for working families in Indiana Read more...

If the U.S. Chamber had their way, Virginians would suffer

Jul 09, 2009 - The US Chamber has historically been opposed to numerous legislation that improved the lives of working families, women and children. This entire report lays out all of their official fights with links to their opposition arguments. Read more...

If The U.S. Chamber Had Their Way, Pennsylvanians Would Suffer

Jul 08, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. Read more...

If the U.S. Chamber Had Their Way, North Dakotans Would Suffer

Jul 08, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. Read more...

If The U.S. Chamber Had Their Way, Nebraskans Would Suffer

Jul 08, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. Read more...

If the U.S. Chamber had their way, Louisianans would suffer

Jul 08, 2009 - When CEOs in Washington decide the agenda of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they seem to forget all about real workers and business owners throughout America. For decades, they have fought legislation that would have a real impact on working families right here in Louisiana. With over 136,000 Louisianans out of work, now is the time to do everything we can to stand up to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - and stand up for working families. Read more...

Change that Works 4th of July

Jul 08, 2009 - Change that Works Arkansas was hard at work this Fourth of July, staging a health care visibility at a local event. The celebration drew politicians from around the state, including Senator Blanche Lincoln who took the opportunity to voice her support of health care reform. Read more...

Sarah Jones Brings her White House Performance to Nashville

Jul 08, 2009 - Nashville's Southside Community Church was honored to be the site of Tony Award winning performer, Sarah Jones, "A Right to Care" health-themed show. The daughter of two physicians, Sarah Jones told a Nashville audience of about 170 persons that her multi-ethnic background coupled with her education at the United Nations School, inspired her myriad of characters from her current production. Commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Ms. Jones varied characters touched upon the many stories that make up our nation's health care crisis and dictate the need for health reform now. Read more...

Standing With Nebraskans: Passing the Employee Free Choice Act

Jul 08, 2009 - "All we wanted were safety shoes." This was the answer cafeteria workers gave when asked why they formed a union at their school. The workers had often asked their managers to provide them with safety shoes, and every time they asked they were told no. Read more...

New Hampshire Rallies for Health Care

Jul 07, 2009 - This past fourth of July found health care activists from all over New Hampshire gathering in Amherst to stand up for life, liberty, and the pursuit of health care. Even though it was a national holiday, our activists never... Read more...

Mainers Leading the Way for Heath Care Reform

Jul 07, 2009 - Last week, a flurry of publicity heralded Maine as one of the leading health care reform campaigns in the country. From New York to Los Angeles, the stories and concerns of every day Mainers demanding health care reform are... Read more...

Colorado Springs Rallies in Support of a Healthy America

Jul 06, 2009 - On July 2nd, activists in Colorado Springs rallied in support of quality, affordable health care for all Coloradans. Watch the video above to see their stories. Read more...

Change that Works campaign turns up the heat for healthcare during recess

Jul 06, 2009 - This year during the Congressional Fourth of July recess, SEIU & Change that Works activists created fireworks across the country. Here are a few highlights from the recess activities. Read more...

July 2nd: Denver Rallies for a Healthy America

Jul 05, 2009 - On July 2nd, people in Denver rallied to demand quality, affordable health care for all. Read more...

North Dakotans Argue For Health Care Reform Now

Jul 05, 2009 - Watch the video above as two North Dakotans make the case for quality, affordable health care reform for all. Read more...

Change that Works Attends Obama Health Care Town Hall

Jul 04, 2009 - President Barack Obama held a health care reform town hall at Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale campus on July 1-- questions were submitted online and from the live audience. Change that Works Virginia team member, Sheila Collier had the honor of asking the last question to the President. Read more...

Nebraskans Greet Sen. Johanns...And His Staff Calls the Cops

Jul 03, 2009 - One day before celebrating the birth of our great nation, Nebraskans gathered at a scheduled healthcare roundtable to call on Senator Johanns to support an American solution to our healthcare crisis--only to have the police called on them. Read more...

Obama: Health Bill Good for Tennessee

Jul 02, 2009 - Today, the Tennessean published an article "Obama: Health bill good for Tennessee: President says competitive businesses have nothing to fear" Read more...

Workers to Out-of-State Corporate Lobbyists: Stop Lying about My Job

Jul 02, 2009 - In response to new ads from out-of-state corporate lobbyists spreading lies about the Employee Free Choice Act, Nebraska Change that Works issued this statement from North Platte cafeteria worker Trish Meuhlenkamp. Read more...

Organizing for Working Arkansans

Jul 01, 2009 - Change that Works Arkansas held an organizing meeting at its North Little Rock office. Workers from around the state capital, gathered to write letters to their Congressional representatives and express their desire for the right to organize. CTW team members stressed the importance of sharing their story with lawmakers. Read more...

Colorado Worker Wants Health Care Reform Now

Jul 01, 2009 - Mike Maday visited the CO congressional delegation with the Change that Works Colorado group to discuss why he thinks we need health care reform now Read more...

A Day of Action in DC

Jun 30, 2009 - Janet Moore from Cookeville, Tennessee, traveled to the Nation's Capital as part of the Change that Works delegation to speak to Congress about health care reform. Read more...

Begging for Change Goes to Washington

Jun 30, 2009 - Last week, thousands of activists descended on Washington to attend rallies and support efforts to reform our health care system into one that provides quality, affordable health care for everyone. One of the week's highlights was a live performance... Read more...

Nurse Chapman Goes To DC

Jun 29, 2009 - A registered nurse from Old Hickory, Tennessee, gives his firsthand account of his participation in lobby week last week: This last Wednesday and Thursday I had the privilege of spending time with fellow activists of Change That Works, advocating for meaningful health care reform. I had worked all night the night before and caught the plane that morning at 0930 am. Arrived in DC around noon having not slept in nearly 30 hours at that point. If it wasn't for the fact that I so passionately believe in the need for health care reform, I am sure I would have not been able to find the energy that I did. Read more...

Judge Orders State to Halt Wage Cut For California Home Care Workers

Jun 25, 2009 - HUGE news for home care workers and those they care for: A U.S. District Court judge issued an injunction Thursday afternoon ordering the state of California to halt a proposed $2 cut in wages for the state's 400,000 home care workers. The injunction has the effect of stopping pay cuts in all California counties that were planning on passing the state cut through to their home care workers. Read more...

From Tennessee to D.C.

Jun 24, 2009 - This isn't just my first time in Washington D.C., it's my first time flying. At first, I thought flying would be scary, but it was actually pretty exciting. The takeoffs were a little rough, but after getting up there, I was actually looking down at the clouds! I not only flew on one plane, I flew on two planes. Read more...

Speaking Up for Wal-Mart Workers and Employee Free Choice Act

Jun 24, 2009 - Speaking up for Wal-Mart Workers in Jonesboro, Arkansas and the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

SEIU: Healthcare Reform Finds Champions In House of Representatives

Jun 19, 2009 - At Change that Works Montana, we're committed to getting your stories of health care hardship heard. By sharing out stories with Senator Max Baucus, and our local newspapers, we'll convince Senator Baucus and our congressional delegation that true health care... Read more...

Each of these Cans is a Human Being: Sharing Our Stories

Jun 19, 2009 - Here in Maine, we want to remind our Senators of the human cost of our health care system. According to the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, employers' health care costs will increase by 9 percent next year. That means more American... Read more...

Health Care Reform: What Motivates You?

Jun 18, 2009 - I've been asking, over the last couple of weeks, what people are doing about health care reform. Tonight, I attended a house meeting hosted by a nurse, Mike Kingsbury, in his home in Denver. Read more...

State Legislators to the Hill: We Need Health Care Reform - Indiana

Jun 17, 2009 - Indiana State Legislators Sen. Sue Errington, (Ranking Minority Member, Health and Provider Services Committee; Member, Subcommittee on Public Health), Rep. Matt Pierce and Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Today, a delegation of legislators from around the nation will be on Capitol Hill to meet with the White House and deliver the letter. Read more...

State Legislators to Federal Lawmakers: We Need Health Care Reform Now

Jun 17, 2009 - North Dakota State Legislators Sen. Aaron Krauter, Sen. Carolyn Nelson, and Rep. Richard Holman signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform Read more...

State Legislators to Federal Lawmakers: We Need Health Care Reform Now

Jun 17, 2009 - Pennsylvania State Legislators Sen. Vincent Hughes, Sen. Michael O'Brien, and Rep. Cohen signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Read more...

State Legislators to Federal Lawmakers: We Need Health Care Reform

Jun 17, 2009 - Colorado State Legislators Sen. Linda Newell, Sen. Joe Isgar, and Rep. John Kefalas signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Read more...

State Legislators to the Hill: We Need Health Care Reform - Virginia

Jun 17, 2009 - Virginia State Legislators Del. Kristen Amundson, Member, Health Welfare and Institutions Committee, Del. Delores McQuinn, Del. Jim Scott, Del. Patricia Ticer and Del. Jeion Ward signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Today, a delegation of legislators from around the nation will be on Capitol Hill to meet with the White House and deliver the letter. Read more...

State Legislators to the Hill: We Need Health Care Reform - Tennessee

Jun 17, 2009 - Tennessee State Legislators Rep. Tommie Brown, Rep. Kent Coleman, Sen. Beverly Marrero, (Secretary, General Welfare, Health and Human Resources Committee), Rep. Jeanne Richardson, (Member, Health and Human Resources Committee; Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Public Health and Family Assistance) and Rep. Johnny Shaw signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Today, a delegation of legislators from around the nation will be on Capitol Hill to meet with the White House and deliver the letter. Read more...

State Legislators to the Hill: We Need Health Care Reform - Arkansas

Jun 17, 2009 - Arkansas State Legislators Sen. Joyce Elliott, Sen. David Johnson, and Rep. Kathy Webb signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state, to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Today, a delegation of legislators from around the nation will be on Capitol Hill to meet with the White House and deliver the letter. Read more...

State Legislators to the Hill: We Need Health Care Reform - California

Jun 17, 2009 - California State Legislator Sen. Mark Leno (CA), Member, Health Committee; Chair, Subcommittee on Health, Human Services, Labor and Veterans Affairs signed onto a letter along with 700 state legislator from every state to the President, HHS Secretary Sebelius and leaders of Congress, asking them to support key ingredients for real health care reform. Today, a delegation of legislators from around the nation will be on Capitol Hill to meet with the White House and deliver the letter. Read more...

Begging For Change

Jun 16, 2009 - The Maine Change That Works campaign launched "Begging for Change," a multimedia effort to highlight Maine families' urgent need for comprehensive health care reform that includes an affordable public health insurance option. Read more...

U.S. Chamber and Tyson Foods Fought Workplace Safety Measures

Jun 16, 2009 - On Friday, a U.S. District Court in Arkansas ruled that Tyson Foods Inc. must pay a $500,000 fine for "willfully" violating workplace safety regulations that led to the 2003 death of Jason Kelley, a maintenance worker at its River Valley Animal Foods plant in Texarkana. Read more...

President Obama Mentions Nashville Small Business Owners

Jun 16, 2009 - President Obama in his health care reform address to the American Medical Association in Chicago, mentioned Becky and Chris Link, two small business owners and Change that Works Tennessee activists Read more...

SEIU's International Executive Board of SEIU Adopts Landmark Ethics & Standards Package

Jun 15, 2009 - At the June 11-13 meeting of the International Executive Board (IEB) of SEIU, the highest governing body of the union between conventions, board members voted unanimously over the weekend to adopt a rigorous and sweeping package of ethical standards and practices to be applied union-wide. Read more...

Our Response to Governor Heineman's Radio Address on Healthcare Reform

Jun 12, 2009 - Gov. Dave Heineman's(R) radio address this week once again showed that he's out of touch with the healthcare crisis that Nebraskans face on a daily basis-- we need a solution now. Scare tactics and posturing don't help, when we're forced to choose between paying the rent and paying for healthcare. Read more...

Health Care Rally at Historic Central High

Jun 12, 2009 - Change that Works Arkansas released the findings of their Value of Health Care Reform report this week at the site of the historic Central High School in Little Rock. Read more...

June 20: We need your help on health care

Jun 11, 2009 - Next Saturday, June 20, volunteers from across the state of Nebraska will participate in a massive door-to-door campaign to mobilize support for health care reform, and they need your help to succeed. Read more...

Colorado Small Businesses Endorse Employee Free Choice Act

Jun 11, 2009 - Today, 225 Colorado businesses released a "directory" featuring businesses that support the Employee Free Choice Act. In this economic crisis, we have a duty to support entrepreneurs and start-up companies in building sustainable, long-term successful businesses, rather than being forced to compete against irresponsible companies in an unwinnable, low-wage race to the bottom. Read more...

Montana Small Business Owner Supports Employee Free Choice

Jun 10, 2009 - Read more...

New online campaign for Employee Free Choice: Stand with working people, not greedy CEOs

Jun 10, 2009 - Yesterday SEIU launched an online campaign asking senators to stand with working people, not greedy CEOs, on the Employee Free Choice Act. In addition to putting out the four web videos, the SEIU is also launching email campaigns targeting the five senators, with much the same message and aim. Read more...

24 Hours of Twitter

Jun 09, 2009 - Thanks to the hard work of the Iowa Change that Works, our 24 hours of health care stories campaign on Twitter was a tremendous success. Read more...

Senator Webb, Stand with Us

Jun 09, 2009 - Last week hundreds of CEOs and other businesspeople flew to Washington, DC to pressure your senators. They want Senator Jim Webb to stand with the same greedy CEOs who wrecked our economy in the first place. I need you... Read more...

CEOs vs Louisiana

Jun 09, 2009 - Last week hundreds of CEOs and other businesspeople flew to Washington, DC to pressure your senators. They want Senator David Vitter to stand with the same greedy CEOs who wrecked our economy in the first place. I need you... Read more...

CEOs vs Arkansas

Jun 09, 2009 - Last week hundreds of CEOs and other businesspeople flew to Washington, DC to pressure your senators. They want Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor to stand with the same greedy CEOs who wrecked our economy in the first place.... Read more...

Senator Specter, Stand with Us

Jun 09, 2009 - Some of the biggest corporations in America are lining up to fight Pennsylvania's working people. They're spending millions of dollars - some of it your tax dollars from the bailouts! - to stop corporations from being held accountable. Read more...

24 Hours Kathy Olmstead

Jun 09, 2009 - Today we are taking time to feature stories of every day Iowans who have struggled because of a lack of quality, affordable health care. Every hour, on the hour, we will feature a new story in the hope that these... Read more...

24 Hours Sharon Hyke

24 Hours Cindy Brown

24 Hours Sara Lang

24 Hours Mary Pat Lease

24 Hours Carol Matthews

24 Hours Leah M. Keneps

24 Hours Iris Ayers

24 Hours Rita Robinson

24 Hours Alisa Vickrey

Jun 09, 2009 - Today we are taking the day to feature stories of every day Iowans who have struggled because of a lack of quality, affordable health care. Every hour, on the hour, we will feature a new story in the hope that... Read more...

24 Hours Bob Meddaugh

24 Hours Karen Kinkel

Californians Convene for Health Care Reform

Jun 08, 2009 - This past Saturday, Organizing for America asked that Americans around the country meet to discuss what they believe health care reform should look like. President Obama's organization put out a video that organizers could show their group and use to solicit support for reform and encourage participants to share their stories dealing with the broken health care system. Read more...

24 Hours Cathy Warner

Jun 08, 2009 - Today we are taking the day to feature stories of every day Iowans who have struggled because of a lack of quality, affordable health care. Every hour, on the hour, we will feature a new story in the hope that... Read more...

24 Hours Audie Schmidt

Congressman Cooper Supports Public Option

Jun 08, 2009 - Tennessee Change that Works campaign joined together with President Obama's Organizing for America organization and Tennesseans from around the state to hold house meetings to discuss what we want health care reform to look like. Meeting in libraries, homes, community centers and coffee shops, Tennesseans from Nashville, Jackson, Hermitage, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Murfreesboro shared their stories about the broken health care system. Read more...

24 Hours Mary Vasey

24 Hours Yenchay Tangkhpanya

24 Hours Melinda Myers

@ChuckGrassley: Who's Tweeting Whom?

Jun 08, 2009 - While telling the President he "has some nerve" as well as asserting "I'm no NAIL" might raise some eyebrows, we're not here to school Senator Grassley on the finer points of inter-netiquette. Rather, SEIU's Change that Works campaign is taking advantage of the Senator's connectivity to reach out directly and influence him where it counts: to reform our country's health care. Read more...

24 Hours Hugo Ramirez

24 Hours Robin Van Camp

What Are You Going to Do About Health Care Reform? (Colorado)

Jun 08, 2009 - This weekend, inspired by Chris Dodd & the hardworking volunteers in Organizing for America, I set out to document what ideas people had for reforming health care in America. Read more...

24 Hours of Health Care Tweets to @ChuckGrassley

Jun 08, 2009 - This weekend, Sen. Grassley made news on Twitter yet again with a controversial pair of "tweets" he sent early Sunday morning, criticizing President Obama's call for lawmakers to begin delivering on health care reform while overseas honoring D-Day in France. Read more...

Gov. Dean Gets Fired Up in Delaware

Jun 08, 2009 - On May 29th, SEIU hosted an event with Gov. Howard Dean to discuss health care reform with people in Wilmington, Delaware. Watch a clip of Howard Dean reacting to a story from a local resident who was forced to file for divorce in order to afford cancer treatment. Read more...

Louisianans Answer the President's Call for Health Care Reform

Jun 08, 2009 - On Saturday, June 6, Change that Works organizers joined as dozens of activists from Organizing for America answered the President's call to meet and discuss health care reform. In house meetings across the state, Louisianans watched the President's health care reform message; shared their health care stories and found out how they could further participate in the health care reform discussion. Read more...

24 Hours of Health Care

What are you going to do about health care reform? (Nebraska)

Jun 05, 2009 - Earlier this week, the enemies of health care reform came to Lincoln. And we met them there, head-to-head. Read more...

Denied the Right to Bargain: Why We Need First Contract Arbitration

Jun 04, 2009 - The goal of workers seeking to form a union is to sit at the table with the employer and bargain an agreement on their wages, benefits, and working conditions. Gaining union representation can be a long and arduous process for workers. Even when workers are able to form a union, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) fails them because so many are denied the right to collectively bargain with their employer. Read more...

Faces of the Employee Free Choice Act Gains Support from Shipyard in Kittery

Jun 04, 2009 - Last week, the Faces of the Employee Free Choice Act billboard kicked off with style in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Covered in an article by Seacoast Online, the purpose of the tour is to urge Senators Snowe and Collins to support the Employee Free Choice Act by showing the real-life workers behind the movement against worker intimidation. Read more...

Petition Drop-Off to Congressman Tanner's Office

Jun 03, 2009 - Read more...

Richmond Small Business Owner for Health Care Reform

Jun 03, 2009 - Leonard Edloe has been running Edloe's Professional Pharmacy in Richmond, Virginia for 39 years--this African American owned business was opened by his father in 1947. As a small business owner, Mr. Edloe knows that when his customers thrive, his business thrives and that is part and parcel why he supports health care reform. Read more...

Video: Canvassing for Fresno Home Care

Jun 03, 2009 - In this new YouTube video, SEIU UHW member and upcoming leader Frank Valdez canvasses for the first time with mentor May Santiago in Fresno. "It's very important to take care of these folks at home, and that's why I'm here," says Frank, on why he's fighting alongside his fellow union members in support of Fresno home care workers. Read more...

Union Freedom Ride A Smashing Success

Jun 02, 2009 - On Sunday morning, workers from across the state took off in their motorcycle and started a one-day trip through Central and Eastern Nebraska. Read more...

Small Business Owner: Chamber of Commerce Speaks for Me like Burger King Speaks for Cows

Jun 02, 2009 - Today, Maine small business owner Ben Wootten spoke out on the congressional lobbying organized by the Chamber of Commerce against the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

On June 6th, thousands of people are organizing for health care reform

Jun 01, 2009 - On June 6th, thousands of people just like you are beginning to organize for healthcare reform by hosting or attending a Healthcare for Organizing Kickoff with Organizing for America. We can win healthcare reform in the same way we won the election: building support one block, one neighbor, one conversation at a time. Please join us by signing up today. Read more...

155 Academics Urge Sen. Specter to Support the Employee Free Choice Act.

Jun 01, 2009 - Everyone's jumping on the train. Today 155 Pennsylvania college & university professors signed a letter asking Sen. Arlen Specter to support the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

SEIU Members and Organizers Fight for Reform During Memorial Day Recess

Jun 01, 2009 - Across the country, SEIU members and Change that Works activists worked at a feverish pace to spotlight the value of reforming our broken healthcare system, with activities in Nebraska, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Montana, Ohio, Colorado and Delaware. Read more...

On the ground in Omaha for the Union Freedom Ride...

May 30, 2009 - I'm on the ground in Omaha, NE. On May 31, many of your fellow Nebraskans will ride from Grand Island to Omaha, in order to show their support for unions and the Employee Free Choice Act. I'll be covering them, and telling you the stories they tell me after I finish riding with them. Read more...

The Value of Reform in North Dakota

May 29, 2009 - On Wednesday, you saw Sen. Kent Conrad sit down with Andy Stern & others to discuss health care reform. Yesterday, SEIU released a report (PDF) on rising health care costs and the value of reform in North Dakota. These are... Read more...

The Value of Reform in Nebraska

May 29, 2009 - This week, you heard Nebraskans' stories about health care. Yesterday, SEIU released a report (PDF) on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Nebraska. These are the facts behind their stories. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Nebraska, health care reform is not just about improving the health and safety of Americans, it's also a bottom-line, balance sheet issue. The rising cost of health care is precisely why we need a public option for health care. Read more...

A Guest Post By Jane Fleming Kleeb

May 29, 2009 - In the current debate over health care reform, an awful lot of attention has been paid towards Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson. And it's certainly understandable that it should. After all, Nelson has proven to be a critical swing vote in a divided Senate, and as we documented earlier this week with our "24/7 Project", Nebraskans themselves have a whole lot at stake in this debate. Read more...

Senator Vitter: You Can Run (for Re-Election) but You Can't Hide (from Your Voting Record)

May 29, 2009 - In a recent fundraising email, Senator Vitter attacked SEIU for exposing his votes against working families. But it's nothing compared to the hardships he's caused to middle and low-income Louisianans with his votes as the Junior Senator of Louisiana. Helene O'Brien, President of SEIU Local 21LA issued the following statement in response to Senator Vitter's most recent fundraising email. Read more...

Little Rock Worker Wants Employee Free Choice

May 28, 2009 - Kanisha knows working families in Arkansas need Employee Free Choice, and she's working hard to make that happen. Join the Arkansas Change that Works campaign and help improve the quality of life of Arkansas workers. Read more...

Governor Schwarzenegger: Home Healthcare Is Not A Throw-Away!

May 28, 2009 - Today, SEIU home healthcare members closed their 48-hour vigil with a press conference on the steps of the California statehouse to protest drastic budget cuts which would drive home care workers into poverty and force seniors and people with disabilities into more restrictive and costly institutional settings Read more...

The Value of Reform in Colorado

May 28, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Colorado. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Colorado, health care reform is not just about improving the health and safety of Americans, it's also a bottom-line, balance sheet issue. Read more...

Maine Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union Members in Maine and Across the Country Earn Significantly More Than Non-Union Workers. Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Maine were on average 8.6 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That... Read more...

Montana Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union Members in Montana and Across the Country Earn Significantly More Than Non-Union Workers. Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Montana were on average 13.9 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That... Read more...

Colorado Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union members across the country earn significantly more than non- union workers. Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages were on average 11.3 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That means that, all else equal, American workers that join a union will earn 11.3 percent more--or $2.26 more per hour in 2008 dollars--than their otherwise identical non-union counterparts. Read more...

The Value of Healthcare Reform: It's Worth the Cost

May 28, 2009 - CONCORD, NH - Healthcare providers, small business owners, and advocates of healthcare reform from New Hampshire Change that Works released a report today, "The Value of Reform in New Hampshire: Why Reforming Health Care is Worth the Cost," outlining the... Read more...

North Dakota Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union Members in North Dakota and Across the Country Earn Significantly More Than Non-Union Workers. Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in North Dakota were on average 13.8 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That means that, all else equal, North Dakota workers that join a union will earn 13.8 percent more--or $2.28 more per hour in 2008 dollars--than their otherwise identical non-union counterparts. Read more...

Southside Supports Rebuilding an Economy that Works for Everyone

May 28, 2009 - On Thursday, May 28, members of the Martinsville community joined together to show broad support for the Employee Free Choice Act and health care reform. Martinsville has been hit hard by the recession, with 20% unemployment and health care coverage increasingly unaffordable. Read more...

Pennsylvania Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union members in Pennsylvania and across the country earn significantly more than non- union workers. "Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Pennsylvania were on average 9.4 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That means that, all else equal, Pennsylvania workers that join a union will earn 9.4 percent more--or $1.77 more per hour in 2008 dollars--than their otherwise identical non-union counterparts." Read more...

Nebraska Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union Members in Nebraska and Across the Country Earn Significantly More Than Non-Union Workers.Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Nebraska were on average 13.7 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. That means that, all else being the same, Nebraska workers that join a union will earn 13.7 percent more--or $2.40 more per hour in 2008 dollars--than their otherwise identical non-union counterparts. Read more...

Employee Free Choice Would Be an Economic 'Lifesaver'

May 28, 2009 - New Report Shows Need for New Rules in Indiana In South Bend-- on the banks of the St. Joseph River, local residents and small business owners wore life jackets to rally for Employee Free Choice, which they called a lifesaver... Read more...

Louisiana Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union members in Louisiana and across the country earn significantly more than non- union workers. "Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Louisiana were on average 6.9 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics.... Read more...

Indiana Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

California Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union members in California and across the country earn significantly more than non- union workers. Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in California were on average 12.7 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics. Read more...

Arkansas Needs the Employee Free Choice Act

May 28, 2009 - Union members in Arkansas and across the country earn significantly more than non- union workers. "Over the four-year period between 2004 and 2007, unionized workers' wages in Arkansas were on average 7.7 percent higher than non-union workers with similar characteristics.2... Read more...

Arkansas Professors Support Employee Free Choice

May 27, 2009 - A group of Arkansas professors have written a petition to Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, expressing their support of the Employee Free Choice Act. The letter addressed to the Senators, urges them both to take a second look at... Read more...

The Value of Health Care Reform in Iowa

May 27, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Iowa. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Iowa, health care reform is not just about improving... Read more...

24 Hours of Healthcare Stories in Nebraska

May 27, 2009 - Change that Works Nebraska kicked off their Memorial Day recess activities yesterday morning with their innovative 24 hours of Healthcare Stories Youtube campaign. Read more...

New Hampshire Small Business Owners Unite For Forum on Health Care

May 26, 2009 - On May 12th, small business owners came together from across the state to attend a forum sponsored by New Hampshire's Change that Works to discuss the rising costs to small business from health care. With healthcare premiums almost 20% higher... Read more...

Concord Monitor says: Urgent Need for Public Plan Option for Health Care Reform

May 26, 2009 - Last week, the Concord Monitor spoke out strongly for health care reform. Comparing the fight for quality, affordable health care to a boxing match with Muhammed Ali, the Concord Monitor was adamant: we cannot afford to wait for private insurance... Read more...

Maine Health Care Expert Speaks Out for Reform

May 26, 2009 - Having dedicated her life to helping better conditions for children's health, Susan Mackey Andrews is exactly the kind of expert we need to help solve our current health care crisis. And what she says is sobering. Read more...

Be a Part of our Women's Forum on Health Care Reform

May 26, 2009 - Health care reform is an issue that affects everyone. In New Hampshire, we've always been focused on quality, affordable health care for all. And to reform health care for all, we need the help of New Hampshire's women. Read more...

Senior Health Care Breakfasts: Support the Public Plan Option

May 26, 2009 - Who says activism can't be delicious? That's why Change that Works Montana is bringing together seniors and activists to eat pancakes, and discuss one of the most important battles in the fight for quality, affordable health care: the choice of a public plan. Read more...

Baucus Embraces Insurance Option in Health Care Reform

May 26, 2009 - Montana's time in the political sun continues, as Sen. Max Baucus' role in national health care reform takes shape. Late last week, Baucus told reporters that he was fairly certain that health care reform with a public insurance option was very likely to be signed into law this year. Read more...

The Value of Reform in Virginia

May 26, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Virginia. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Virginia, health care reform is not just about improving the health and safety of Americans, it's also a bottom-line, balance sheet issue. Read more...

The Value of Reform in Pennsylvania

May 26, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Pennsylvania. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Pennsylvania, health care reform is not just about improving the health and safety of Americans, it's also a bottom-line, balance sheet issue. Read more...

The Value of Reform in Arkansas

May 26, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Arkansas. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Arkansas, health care reform is not just about improving the health and safety of Americans, it's also a bottom-line, balance sheet issue. Read more...

The Value of Reform in Indiana

May 26, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Indiana. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Indiana, health care reform is not just about improving... Read more...

The Value of Health Care Reform in Maine

May 26, 2009 - Today, SEIU's Change that Works campaign released a report on rising health care costs and the value of reform in Maine. The facts speak for themselves - in a state like Maine, health care reform is not just about improving... Read more...

24/7: Nebraskans Testify to the Need for Healthcare Reform (UPDATED)

May 26, 2009 - You hear it in the fields and the factories, from farmers and students and small business owners. It runs all the way from one end of our state to another, and cuts across all party lines. Nebraskans want real health care reform, and they're ready to demand action now. Read more...

Kathy: We Get Police & Fire Protection - Why Not Health Protection?

May 26, 2009 - The second video in our series features Kathy, from Hastings, NE. Read more...

Biking for Good Green Jobs

May 23, 2009 - This week & next, Coloradans will be gathering in order to show that caring for the Earth and for good jobs goes hand in hand. Read more...

Grassley Open to Public Health Care Plan Option

May 22, 2009 - Senator Grassley has been working hard to craft a health care legislation bill that works for everyone, and we applaud his considerable effort in the cause for quality, affordable health care reform. However, now is not the time to sacrifice the public health plan option for the sake of political compromise. Read more...

No holiday for Health Care and Employee Free Choice campaigns

May 21, 2009 - Harley riders. Pancake breakfasts. Governor Howard Dean. What do they all have in common? They're just a few of the unique ways that SEIU's keeping our campaigns for health care reform and Employee Free Choice moving during the Memorial Day recess. Read more...

Sign Up and Tell Mark Fahelson: Walk A Day In Our Shoes

May 21, 2009 - On May 18th, Mark Fahelson, the Nebraska Republican Party Chairman, wrote an op-ed in Midland Voices entitled "Opposition to Employee Free Choice Act Only Sensible." We keep hearing parroted talking points and rhetoric from corporate-backed Republicans, when what we need to hear are the facts behind a bill that will help working families who are struggling to have a voice in their workplace. Read more...

Missoulian Endorses Free Choice to Rebuild Middle Class

May 20, 2009 - Sociology professor Daisy Rooks of the University of Montana put the Employee Free Choice Act in its proper perspective with her glowing endorsement atop the editorial page of the Missoulian. Read more...

Amy Ingersoll Discusses Health Care Reform

May 20, 2009 - Amy Ingersoll is a hard-working North Dakotan. Every day, she helps save lives as a 911 dispatcher in Bismarck. Read more...

Veteran Says Supporting Free Choice Supports Middle Clas

May 20, 2009 - As the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act progresses, more Maine Veterans are speaking out about the benefits they have experienced from unionization. Over and over again, Maine's veterans cite the benefits of unionization as an important factor... Read more...

Unemployment in West Tennessee Hitting Rural Community Hard

May 20, 2009 - With unemployment skyrocketing across the state, the health care crisis is becoming even more pronounced, especially in the rural areas of West Tennessee, where the unemployment rate has reached 27% in Perry County. For most people - especially in rural... Read more...

Missoulian Recognizes Health Care Achievements

May 19, 2009 - The rising tide of public discontent over the health care crisis in Montana has grown into a full-fledged movement, complete with paid staffers and community organizers pushing for legislative reform. Read more...

Hampton Worker Writes, "Level the Playing Field"

May 19, 2009 - Billy Mason works at a manufacturing company in Hampton, Virginia. After 24 years of service, Mason saw a decrease in real wages; health and retirement benefits. Mason believed that the only recourse for him and his fellow workers was to organize. The company fought him and fellow organizers steadfastly with smear and fear campaign speeches by management before each shift. Read more...

Des Moines Register Continues to Support Public Health Plan Option

May 18, 2009 - The Des Moines Register continues to argue the benefits of a public health plan option for health care reform. Following up its article last week, where it published a poll showing that the majority of Iowans support the a public... Read more...

Fight the Fear: Support the Employee Free Choice Act

May 18, 2009 - A recent editorial in The Times Record shows that Mainers are sick and tired of listening to lies from big business about the Employee Free Choice Act. From veterans speaking out in favor of the act to everyday citizens writing in to their local papers people across the state are standing up against big business, and for an economy that works for everybody. Read more...

Making a House Call at Independence Hall

May 16, 2009 - Nearly 100 doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals gathered Friday in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in support of quality, affordable health care for all. Read more...

Artists Unite for Employee Free Choice

May 14, 2009 - Forty seven artists from the following unions: Actor's Equity; AFM; AFTRA; DGA; IATSE; SAG; WGAE and WGAW joined together with the AFL-CIO to produce this video in support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

Nurse Dianne Saunders Speaks Out for Health Care Reform

May 14, 2009 - Read more...

Virginia Home Care Workers Speak Out for the Union

May 13, 2009 - Home care workers and supporters describe their struggle for wage increases, health care and better working conditions. They tout the Employee Free Choice Act because it will allow workers to organize easier and pave the way for a better quality of life. Listen as one of the workers describes historical struggles the Virginia coal miners endured prior to organizing. Read more...

Congratulations, Jim Suttle

May 13, 2009 - Congratulations, Jim Suttle! With news of Jim Suttle's election as the next mayor of Omaha, working families have just gained a powerful ally in our state's largest city. Suttle has been a tireless champion of middle class issues, and we simply couldn't be happier to see this hard fought victory. Read more...

San Francisco Mayor Touts Health Care Reform on a National Level

May 12, 2009 - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom initiated the Healthy San Francisco (HSF) program-- a universal healthcare program servicing 40,000 San Franciscans. Mayor Newsom believes the program can be replicated at a national level. Last week, the Mayor visited DC to... Read more...

Change that Works joins local health care professionals for roundtable discussion on health care reform

May 12, 2009 - Thursday, May 7th, SEIU Change that Works hosted a roundtable discussion at the Marion Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services office on how to reform our health care system. Inspired by last week's debates by the Senate Finance Committee and... Read more...

Shreveport Interfaith Leaders Fellowship for Employee Free Choice

May 12, 2009 - Faith leaders from Shreveport, LA and the surrounding areas gathered together today to rally around the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

Iowa Speaks Out in Favor of a Public Health Insurance Option

May 12, 2009 - A recent article in the Des Moines Register says that the majority of Iowans want the government to offer the option of a public health insurance plan. From the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll: The Iowa Poll found that 56... Read more...

New Hampshire Gathers for Mother's Day Delivery

May 11, 2009 - This year, we here at Change that Works decided to celebrate Mother's Day by helping out where it counts: in the battle for quality, affordable health care. Our volunteers showed their commitment to the mothers and families of New Hampshire by taking the time to hand deliver flowers and unfilled prescriptions to the offices of Senator Judd Gregg and Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Read more...

Change that Works / SEIU watches US Senate debate health coverage

May 11, 2009 - On Tuesday May 5th, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee gathered to discuss the issue of health care coverage in America. This roundtable discussion, the second of three, represents a crucial moment in the health care debate and will inevitably... Read more...

Mainers Cry "Mayday!" to Senators

May 06, 2009 - Biddeford - Hundreds of Mainers are visiting Senator Snowe's and Collins' offices in Biddeford, Portland, Auburn, Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor today emphasize the urgent need for federal action to guarantee access to quality, affordable health care for all. A... Read more...

Mr Bennet Comes to Denver

May 05, 2009 - Last Saturday, Sen. Michael Bennet met and spoke with nurses, security officers, janitors, and other union members from across Colorado at a townhall meeting about the Employee Free Choice Act and the immediate need for health care reform. Read more...

Your Voices...

May 02, 2009 - On Tuesday, Senator Arlen Specter decided to cross the aisle and become a Democrat. We asked you to write him a note telling him what you think, and what you expect of him as your senator now that he's a Democrat. Read more...

New Hampshire Taxpayers Unite for Bank of America Protests

May 01, 2009 - This week saw exciting progress in the fight for fairness with Bank of America. All across New Hampshire, Change that Works volunteers and New Hampshire citizens gathered to let Bank of America know that we are tired of their... Read more...

California: Interfaith Leaders Support Employee Free Choice Act

May 01, 2009 - Interfaith leaders gathered outside of Wal-Mart in Los Angeles to "renew a covenant with workers" and call for Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. Wal-Mart has doggedly pursued anti-worker policies and is currently spending millions of dollars... Read more...

Stop Scott's Lies--Support Affordable Health Care

May 01, 2009 - Once again, big business is determined to keep their profits at the expense of affordable health care coverage. The profile of Florida's own Rick Scott in last week's Jacksonville.com shows how far we have to go in the fight for... Read more...

Los Angeles City Council Votes 13 to 1 in favor of Employee Free Choice

May 01, 2009 - Hours before the Bank of America: Enough action in Los Angeles April 28, the city council voted 13 to 1 for a resolution supporting the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

Mike Johanns Says One Thing & Does Another

Apr 30, 2009 - In Washington, politicians make a business out of saying one thing and then doing another. Well, that's not how we do things in Nebraska. Out here, our word is our bond. Read more...

The Big News - And What You Can Do NOW

Apr 30, 2009 - Senator Arlen Specter joined hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians who have left the Republican Party and announced that he would become a Democrat. In the past, he's risen above above partisanship to support working people - and we've worked with him on many important issues. Read more...

Bank of America: Enough! Events Happen Across the Country: Time to Take Back the Economy

Apr 28, 2009 - Momentum is building for real reform to take place at Bank of America. Today thousands of taxpayers will tell Bank of America it's time for reform - and for CEO Ken Lewis to be fired - by gathering at "Take... Read more...

Bank of America Events in Florida Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America: Enough! Events Happen Across the Nation-- Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in Tennessee This Week: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in Virginia Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in Iowa Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in Montana Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in New Hampshire Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in Arkansas Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Bank of America Events in California Today: Time to Take Back the Economy

Arkansas Worker Shown the Door for Talking About Workplace Safety

Apr 24, 2009 - Rhonda Woods lives in Paris, Arkansas and until recently worked on a factory floor. When she brought up potentially unsafe working conditions to her boss, she was told: "If you don't like it, there's the door." Watch Rhonda talk about... Read more...

Evansville Workers Rally for Hoosier Families

Apr 23, 2009 - April 15 - Evansville - A solid speaking program highlighted 75 plus person rally at the Federal Building. Steve Bottoms, a retired mine worker with three decades of service and current operating engineer, related how the Employee Free Choice... Read more...

Letter to the Editor: "A Matter of Fairness"

Apr 23, 2009 - Across the state of Maine, people are speaking out for the Employee Free Choice Act. The hard-working families of Maine deserve the right to form unions without harassment, and to reap the benefits of unionization: better working wages and quality, affordable health care. Read more...

Pennsylvania Workers Try to Meet with Arlen Specter

Apr 23, 2009 - Last week, hundreds of workers gathered together on a blustery day to tell us why we need the Employee Free Choice Act now. Read more...

Virginia Reverend: Employee Free Choice is a Moral Issue

Apr 22, 2009 - Reverend Audette Fulbright of Roanoke, VA wrote in The Roanoke Times today, making the moral case for why people should support the Employee Free Choice Act. She writes: "In a time when the economy is on everyone's mind, discussion of... Read more...

Trish Miechur Talks About Employee Free Choice

Apr 22, 2009 - Trish Miechur was raised to love & respect her elders. She carried that love and respect into a job helping senior citizens at a nursing home. Read more...

Concord Monitor Editorial Speaks Out Against Stalling Health Care

Apr 22, 2009 - In the fight to fix our broken health care system, the tide is beginning to turn. People across the country are beginning to realize that it is up to us to cause the change that we wish to see. There... Read more...

Unions are Good for Virginia Economy

Apr 22, 2009 - A February 2009 report by the Center for American Progress Action Fund found that a modest increase in unionization rates would help restore the broken link between productivity and wage gains, pumping $947 million into the Virginia economy. You... Read more...

Tweet-up Connects Senator Grassley to Change That Works Constituents

Apr 22, 2009 - Change that Works is always looking for new ways to connect Iowans to our lawmakers in Washington. Which is why we were excited when Senator Chuck Grassley announced a tweet-up: a Des Moines town hall-style event for his constituents and followers on Twitter. Read more...

Maine's Workers Travel To DC to Meet with Senators

Apr 22, 2009 - This Wednesday, Maine's workers traveled to Washington, DC to meet with Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. Our Maine workers are making the trip all the way down to our nation's capitol to personally urge the senators to support Maine's workers by saying YES to the Employee Free Choice Act. Read more...

Celebrating Children's Health in New Hampshire

Apr 21, 2009 - On Friday, Change that Works joined with New Hampshire families, health care advocates, and community leaders to celebrate an important victory for our children's health. They gathered together at Beech Street Elementary School to celebrate and honor Rep. Paul... Read more...

As American As Apple Pie

Apr 21, 2009 - This Sunday, members of five Nebraska unions gathered to present 100 apple pies to their representatives in Congress. Part of Change That Works' "Good Jobs and Affordable Health Care Are as American as Apple Pie" campaign, these pies were much like the ones that have presented individually to public officials and Nebraska opinion leaders over the last several weeks. Read more...

April Recess Update: Fighting for working families in Richmond

Apr 21, 2009 - On April 14, Change that Works activists joined with other supporters to fight for working families at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. Inside the hotel, business executives and lobbyists held a rally to try and distort the truth about... Read more...

New Orleans Faith Breakfast - Employee Free Choice Act

Apr 21, 2009 - Watson Memorial Church in New Orleans Garden District was the site of a gathering of faith leaders concerned about the issues facing their parishioners. Joining the faith leaders were workers and community organizers advocating for the Employee Free Choice... Read more...

Avondale Shipyard Workers Support Free Choice

Apr 21, 2009 - Bridge City, Louisiana is home to the Avondale Shipyard, site of a ten year struggle for union representation. On April 16, workers gathered at a small church to fellowship; discuss their long labor fight and rally behind the Employee... Read more...

Montana Faculty Votes Yes to a Collective Voice

Apr 20, 2009 - Montana State University professors and adjuncts scored a win for students, the university community and the Montana college system as a whole when they voted to unionize last week. With the positive results from Montana State University professors and... Read more...

In Case You Missed It: Rallies, Events Continue Across the Country in Support of Employee Free Choice Act

Apr 17, 2009 - In Washington, they may have questioned whether the Employee Free Choice Act battle was drawing to a close. Good thing no one told the rest of the country, where rallies and activities in favor of the bill are going strong. From Maine to North Dakota, activists gathered to tell their Senators, the time for the Employee Free Choice Act is now. Read more...

Delicious Pie Delivery for Employee Free Choice Act & Health Care Initiative

Apr 15, 2009 - This weekend, dozens of Maine residents and volunteers with Change that Works gathered in churches and homes to bake pies to support the Employee Free Choice Act and President Obama's health care reform. Using donated goods, these cheerful volunteers... Read more...

Senator Grassley Says Progress on Healthcare Depends Upon Bipartisanship

Apr 15, 2009 - "The true test of this bipartisanship process will be how we handle the details," said Senator Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, last week in a Mason City, Iowa health forum including panelists from AARP... Read more...

Nebraska, not DC

Apr 15, 2009 - Now, in my experience, there aren't that many cherry blossoms in Nebraska this time a year. Or statues of Civil War generals. Or, uh, White Houses. But for whatever reason, that's the backdrop the Chamber of Commerce has chosen for their new anti-Employee Free Choice Act attack ad in the state, an ad whose theme of is supposedly "You can't let Washington tell Nebraskans what to do." Read more...

"Faces of Employee Free Choice" come to Colorado

Apr 14, 2009 - This past week, the Employee Free Choice Act came home to Colorado in a way that hadn't been seen before: with a traveling billboard featuring two people whose lives would have been better had the act been in place. Read more...

Over 100 Join the Conversation About Health Care Reform

Apr 09, 2009 - At the April 7th Health Care Town Hall, over a hundred community members gathered to share their hopes and concerns for health care reform with Representative Paul Hodes. Pauline Chabot, a Sanborton resident and Change That Works activist, described a scenario that is, unfortunately, too familiar for many New Hampshire residents: Read more...

Spring is Heating Up!

Apr 09, 2009 - Members of Congress are home for the April recess break, but Virginia Change that Works is hard at work - building momentum to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. Over the April recess, Change that Works plans actions across Virginia,... Read more...

Join With Us to Make Health care Reform a Reality

Apr 08, 2009 - Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Nashville) had these encouraging words to say about health care reform in a recent conversation with the Tennessean: "I am more excited about this issue than I have been in my whole life. This is incredible.... Read more...

Senator Shaheen Meets with Local Health Care Advocates

Apr 08, 2009 - Laura Mick is more than a statistic--but tell that to the insurance companies. Born with a cyst and water around her brain, Laura was lucky enough to be treated and operated on by her doctor a few weeks after... Read more...

Senator Specter on the Employee Free Choice Act: Then and Now

Apr 07, 2009 - This morning Senator Arlen Specter appeared on MSNBC's and spoke about his new position on the Employee Free Choice Act -- which he formerly co-sponsored and now announced he will not even allow for debate on the bill. Read more...

Congratulations, New Hampshire!

Apr 06, 2009 - Thursday night, we moved one step closer to fixing our broken health care system. Congress came together to pass President Obama's budget, a huge step toward reforming America's broken health care system. The budget lays out a responsible way... Read more...

What happened when I talked about a union

Apr 02, 2009 - When I started working in nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant, I was excited that I would be doing something I love -- spending quality time with seniors and providing them with the care they need to live their... Read more...

Tennessee Change that Works Kickoff

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Joe the Plumber: Clueless on the Employee Free Choice Act

Apr 01, 2009 - "Joe the Plumber" campaigned across Pennsylvania to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act - the only problem is, he has no clue what he's talking about. When asked a basic question about the bill - that majority signup currently exists as a way for workers to join unions - Joe the Plumber's mental pipes got clogged. Watch this great video Read more...

Jet-Setting CEOs

Mar 31, 2009 - Right now, Colorado CEOs are flying to Washington, DC to march on the offices of Colorado Senators Michael Bennet & Mark Udall. The CEOs - accompanied by corporate lobbyists - will demand that our senators refuse to level the playing... Read more...

"Joe" the "Plumber" Fights Free Choice; Real Plumbers Fight Back

Mar 31, 2009 - Once more, with feeling: Seriously? Really? Samuel "Joe the Plumber" Wurzelbacher is back, still missing a plumbing license. That's not stopping him from lecturing actual plumbers -- some of them, I believe, actually named Joe -- about how unions somehow... Read more...

Who do you work for?

Mar 30, 2009 - It was an unusual scene at the Nebraska State Capitol: on one side, the elected state treasurer, announcing from taxpayer property the creation of a new "grassroots" organization that opposes the Employee Free Choice Act. And on the other side... Read more...

Making the pursuit of happiness a reality...

Mar 28, 2009 - As a part of the nationwide anger over bonuses and corporate excess, more than 100 people demonstrated in front of the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Denver on Thursday, March 19, calling on Congress to pass health care for... Read more...

New Hampshire Working Families Protest Big Banks

Mar 27, 2009 - On Thursday, working families across New Hampshire protested at a dozen Bank of America offices across the state as part of a national day of action. They were among the 10,000 people that turned out at big banks coast-to-coast... Read more...

Change That Works Call on Gregg to Fix America's Broken Health Care System

Mar 27, 2009 - On Tuesday and Wednesday, Change That Works activists protested outside of Senator Gregg's Manchester and Concord offices to let him know that it's time for Congress to step up and invest in fixing America's broken health care system. They... Read more...

Change That Works Activist Calls for Health Care Reform Now at White House Forum

Mar 27, 2009 - When Change That Works activist Sandra Burt spoke, it was from the heart. Read more...

Let's Talk...

Mar 27, 2009 - Change that Works Nebraska has extended an invitation to the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce to co-host a community forum on the Employee Free Choice Act. A letter was sent Thursday, March 26, 2009 to the State Chamber President Barry Kennedy... Read more...

Report: Strengthen Unions for a Stronger Nebraska

Mar 24, 2009 - Even a modest increase in Nebraska's union membership could pump $176 million back into working families' pockets, finds a new report from the Center for American Progress. The report, which examines the effect of union membership on state economies, finds... Read more...

Approached by Nebraska Workers, Out-of-State Front Group Runs and Hides

Mar 19, 2009 - OMAHA - Today State Treasurer Shane Osborn held an invite-only press conference, which was previously announced as a public event, to announce his support for an out-of-state, corporate-backed organization falsely-named, "Nebraskans for Workers Rights." The exclusive press conference was organized... Read more...

Thousands of Americans Ready to Make President Obama's Healthcare Plan a Reality

Feb 25, 2009 - OMAHA - While addressing a Joint Session of Congress tonight, President Obama outlined his plan to fix our economy by solving our nation's healthcare crisis. For Nebraska's working families, his call to action comes not a moment too soon. Nebraskans... Read more...

NEW REPORT: Increase in Unionization Could Benefit Nebraska's Economy with Millions

Feb 18, 2009 - A new report released today from the Center for American Progress highlights the impact a slight increase in unionization would have on closing the gap between working families and powerful CEOS. As productivity increased over the years, wages remained the... Read more...

Nelson Leads, Johanns Parrots

Feb 06, 2009 - OMAHA - Earlier this week Senator Johanns said that he will vote no against the current economic stimulus package, although the final bill is still being debated. Senator Nelson is actively working across party lines to achieve a bipartisan bill... Read more...

More Than One Million Urge Congress to Pass Employee Free Choice Act

Feb 04, 2009 - WASHINGTON, DC -Thousands of workers from across the nation gathered on Capitol Hill today to kick off delivery of 1.5 million signatures in support of the Employee Free Choice Act to members of Congress. Senator Tom Harkin, Congressman George Miller,... Read more...

As Obama Signs Bipartisan SCHIP Bill, SEIU Calls On Congress to Move Forward With Broader Effort to Fix Healthcare

Feb 04, 2009 - OMAHA - President Obama's approval today of a bipartisan bill to strengthen the State Children's Health Insurance Program couldn't have happened without groundwork by Senator Ben Nelson paving the way for a broader effort to finally fix our broken health care... Read more...

Senator Nelson Stands Up for Children's Health Care

Jan 30, 2009 - Omaha- Last night, U.S. Senator Ben Nelson stood up for Nebraska's children by voting to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), an important first step toward fixing our broken healthcare system. When signed into law by President Obama,... Read more...

SEIU Unveils Major National Campaign to Bring Economic Solutions to Main Street

Jan 12, 2009 - WASHINGTON, DC - As Congress begins consideration of an economic recovery package supported by President-elect Obama, the two million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is launching a new state-by-state effort to bring economic solutions to Main Street by ensuring passage... Read more...

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