This Experience Has Been an Eye Opener

Nov 09, 2012 - For me, this election was about dedication to a cause, and hard work. And the incredible movement we can create when work together toward one unified goal. I came to Cleveland to do political work through my union. I... Read more...

Victory!

Nov 07, 2012 - I could not be prouder of the incredible work SEIU members did to make last night a reality. In the days ahead, we'll be working to make sure our government gets the job done for working families. It's our duty to hold our leaders accountable 365 days a year, not just on Election Day. Read more...

All in.

Nov 06, 2012 - Here we are. It's finally Election Day and the choices we're facing couldn't be clearer. Today we can choose to move forward with President Obama and other candidates who are willing to stand with working people, or we can let far-right politicians like Mitt Romney turn back the clock on healthcare, destroy public services and allow the rich and big corporations to get even richer. Read more...

Why I am voting for Obama

Nov 05, 2012 - When I was in college, I suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Fortunately, I had health insurance through school and got the care I needed. After I graduated, I was denied insurance by every major carrier because of my... Read more...

Out here in these neighborhoods, it's just laughter and joy

Nov 05, 2012 - I've been working for the campaign about 2 months it's been a wonderful thing. I've met many of my union workers and we've been working hand in hand, getting out and talking to people. It's just a joy to... Read more...

People need to know we have a future

Nov 04, 2012 - I'm out here volunteering my own time to talk to SEIU members about this election because it is life and death - I truly believe it is that important. People ask me, 'Are you getting paid to do this?'... Read more...

Experience More of Your Union

Nov 03, 2012 - I believe that President Obama started the country on a path that will benefit the people. It has been a long, slow recovery from the economic fall-out of 2008, and there is more work to be done. While things... Read more...

We are all in this together

Nov 03, 2012 - We have, at last, been given an opportunity at real health-security. The insurance companies denied children with cancer, healthcare because of 'pre-existing conditions'. The Affordable Care Act guarantees sick children access to health insurance. Read more...

Protecting the Vote for Seniors, Students, Military and all Minnesotans

Nov 02, 2012 - LaDonna Meinecke is fierce and she is fired up about protecting voting rights. Knowing that Minnesota's proposed Voter Restriction Law would directly impact the people she serves, she volunteered to organize a fundraiser to help defeat it. "I regularly... Read more...

Obama gives us hope again

Nov 01, 2012 - I am very involved in this election. Re- electing Obama is very important to me because he is my only hope for immigration reform. I am an immigrant from Honduras and a single mother of three who came to... Read more...

This is my life

Oct 31, 2012 - When I speak to my union sisters and brothers about this election and what's at stake, they know that I'm not just talking about this because it's my job - they can take one look at me and know... Read more...

MN Musicians Vote NO on Marriage Inequality

Oct 26, 2012 - By day, Peter, an SEIU Healthcare Minnesota member, is a patient transport aide and a union steward at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. But he's currently volunteering his time to organize an awareness event. Read more...

Being Counted: Early Voting in Ohio

Oct 24, 2012 - When early voting started in Ohio, SEIU District 1199 Member Marsha Liverpool was sure to be there on the first day. Read more...

Organizing in Virginia: "We Represent the 47 Percent"

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Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Alura DeFrancesco

Oct 16, 2012 - "I went to the home of an elderly woman. It was above 95 degrees out and she asked me to come inside to cool down and she offered me water," said Alura DeFrancesco. "It is nice to know that people see the good work that we are doing and they appreciate it!" Read more...

The Road to Victory in Florida

Oct 15, 2012 - At a retiree meeting, I heard Nancy Wilcox say it best: "If the Union doesn't take a political stand, who will? The Union is the only one out their trying help out the middle class." Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Mitch Azarcon

Oct 12, 2012 - The Minnesota Marriage Amendment strikes too close to home for me because I am a lesbian with hopes and aspirations of being able to marry my girlfriend someday and start a family. Read more...

Two weeks ago I met Vice President Joe Biden

Oct 12, 2012 - Two weeks ago I met Vice President Joe Biden while wearing my SEIU shirt. He said, "Oh my God, SEIU is everywhere." And we really are. Read more...

We knocked our 1 millionth door

Oct 05, 2012 - The SEIU field program is having a huge impact; on Saturday alone we knocked on 93,201 doors and to date, we have knocked on 1,169,719 general public doors. Our members are so excited! Read more...

Meet the Senior Truth Patrol

Oct 04, 2012 - The Senior Truth Patrol has hit the streets! Seniors are joining a Florida statewide effort to organize teams of seniors with the task of rapid response and bird dogging for the remainder of the election, and also for holding politicians accountable during future legislative sessions. Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Jeanette Hudlin

Oct 04, 2012 - Jeanette Hudlin Hometown: Chicago, Ill. SEIU Local 73 Employer: University of Illinois Chicago Position: Retired Administrative Assistant 1. Why have you decided to join us in the field? It was very important project to help in any way I can... Read more...

For Latinos, the Arithmetic Is On Our Side

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Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Pastor Steven Hunley

Oct 02, 2012 - I wanted to come here to help motivate the people and fight back as they try to restore the rights that have been taken away. Read more...

Voices of the West: For working women in the "47 percent," health care a big worry (VIDEO)

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On the ground in Wisconsin

Sep 27, 2012 - This is Andrea's first time out on lost time or getting involved politically. She joined the program after SEIU members knocked on her door in March and asked her to sign up 10 people to volunteer. Read more...

Knocking Every Door: Fighting Voter Suppression in Pennsylvania

Sep 27, 2012 - Seventy-four SEIU member political organizers (and counting) are working full-time in Pennsylvania to make sure voters are registered correctly at their current address, and getting new voters ready to go for Election Day. Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Connie Lewis

Sep 26, 2012 - I worked in Chicago when President Obama was first elected, directing traffic for all of the people coming out to celebrate him. This time I'm excited I get to work for Obama in a more hands on way. Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Karen Baldwin

Sep 26, 2012 - Karen Baldwin became politically involved with her union this year during a fight to restore funding for programs that serve the developmentally disabled. Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Jonathan Jacobs

Sep 26, 2012 - Jonathan was recently laid off at DLT. He was part of campaign to recall workers but his number was too high and was not included. Read more...

SEIU Member, Lyz Martin, Working To Turn Out Young Voters

Sep 20, 2012 - In 2008, the last U.S. Presidential Election year, voters under 30 formed about 17 percent of the electorate. Read more...

NPR: Presidential Campaigns Target 'Likely' Voters

Sep 17, 2012 - President Obama campaigns this week in Ohio, Florida and Virginia -- three key states where a new poll shows him leading Republican rival Mitt Romney. Read more...

"We are fighting for what we believe in"

Sep 14, 2012 - Three SEIU-United Service Workers West members, Ana Orta, Maria Granados and Maria Trujillo, are working as Lost Timers in Nevada. They shared some of their experiences from the field. Read more...

Member Political Organizer Spotlight: Alex Rodriguez

Aug 27, 2012 - Across Florida, dozens of caregivers have taken temporary paid leave from their jobs in nursing homes and hospitals to work full time to elect candidates who will stand up for quality care and restore the middle class. Read more...

Colleen Nocerini encourages taking risks... with food

Aug 27, 2012 - Colleen Nocerini, SEIU Local 284 Member "What's Jicama?" is a question Colleen Nocerini has heard from more than one student at Pilot Knob Elementary School in Eagan, MN. She takes risks--with fruits and vegetables. "Some kids have never eaten a... Read more...

NPR: Presidential Race Zeroes In On Nevada

Jul 31, 2012 - SEIU Member Political Organizers are highlighted in story about key battleground state.... Read more...