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Category Archive: SEIU

  • SEIU-UHW’s Anti-Israel Leadership

    Posted on Jun 19, 2024 by LaborPains.org Team

    Leadership at the Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) has been under fire for allegations of toxic work culture and sexual misconduct. But it looks like the union’s issues also extend to anti-Israel rhetoric from its top ranks. Recently discovered material on the union’s leadership and its staff suggest the large […]

  • New Report Exposes SEIU-UHW Controversial Leadership

    Posted on Jun 13, 2024 by LaborPains.org Team

    A new report by the Center for Union Facts (CUF) dives into years of allegations against the Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers (SEIU-UHW). The allegations include but are not limited to sexual harassment at the hands of union leadership and a toxic work environment. “SEIU-UHW claims to represent the best interest of […]

  • SEIU Stands With Anti-Israel Campus Chaos

    Posted on May 06, 2024 by LaborPains.org Team

    The SEIU has decided to inject itself into the Israel debate once again by issuing a statement supporting the protests against Israel currently happening across the country, specifically on college campuses.  Columbia University in New York has been a prime location for protesting students. Some of these protesters even barricaded themselves in one of the […]

  • TV Commercial Slams SEIU for $20 Minimum Wage Hike

    Posted on Mar 29, 2024 by Admin

    Today, the Center for Union Facts released a new ad highlighting the devastating impacts of California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, which goes into effect Monday. It will run in the coming days as a television and digital ad buy in the Los Angeles and Sacramento markets. The tongue-in-cheek video features fast food […]

  • SEIU Heir Apparent April Verrett Has History of Criticism and Controversy

    Posted on Mar 07, 2024 by Admin

    Today, the Center for Union Facts released a new report on the potential next leader of the Service Employees International Union. The New York Times recently noted that outgoing Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Mary Kay Henry’s replacement could be April Verrett, a high-ranking SEIU member. Verrett has been the president of SEIU Local 2015 […]

  • SEIU Ceasefire Call Doesn’t Reflect Sentiments of Hundreds of Anti-Israel Union Officers, Staff

    Posted on Jan 25, 2024 by LaborPains.org Team

    After months of anti-Israel rhetoric from SEIU officers, employees, and affiliates, the union released a carefully worded statement condemning violence on both sides of the Israel/Palestine conflict and called for a ceasefire.  This recent statement is a far-cry from SEIU President Mary Kay Henry’s initial social media post that failed to condemn Hamas’ terrorist attack. […]

  • New Report Exposes Fourth Circuit Nominee’s Anti-Worker Activism and Union Ties

    Posted on Dec 13, 2023 by LaborPains.org Team

    Today, the Center for Union Facts (CUF) released a new report exposing the union ties of Nicole Berner, whom Biden nominated for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The long-time Service Employees International Union (SEIU) lawyer is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding her nomination. You can […]

  • Member Discontent Grows at SEIU and Workers United

    Posted on Nov 21, 2023 by LaborPains.org Team

    Enmeshed in a legal battle with Starbucks, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and its affiliate Workers United have not been without controversy. That seems unlikely to change now that information has come to light showing discontent among its membership. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request recently released by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) […]