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Electing New Local Leaders for Our Cities and Schools

Last year a majority of candidates and propositions that SEIU Local 721 members endorsed won, and that momentum will continue in 2013 as a series of town halls have already been held and endorsements are out for spring elections.

| Tags: COPE, election, Los Angeles City, politics, seiu721

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The Election Season Starts Now!

As the country continues to recover from the worst recession in recent history, there are some very important decisions that will need to be made by SEIU 721 members this fall. It's important that we elect or reelect candidates that believe a strong middle class is crucial to the nation's recovery.

| Tags: budget, budget cuts, COPE, election 2012, politics, seiu721

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GOTV Efforts Result in Wins for SEIU 721 Endorsed Candidates

After months of SEIU 721 members hosting and attending dozens of COPE Endorsement Town Halls all over Southern California, and volunteering their time at phone banks, precinct walking and other activities, the California Primary was held Tuesday, June 5.

| Tags: COPE, election 2012, LA County, lacity, politics, seiu721, Tri-Counties

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California Primary Results for Endorsed Candidates (Preliminary)

After dozens of COPE Town Halls, interviewing candidates and reviewing questionnaires, the June 5th primary election is now complete.

| Tags: COPE, election 2012, la county, politics, Riverside County, Tri-Counties, vote

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Corporate Tax Transparency Passes First Hurdle

As the economy continues to recover from the worst recession in recent history, California's children, disabled persons and senior citizens are paying the price while working families contribute more than their fair share to fund vital public services and schools.

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SEIU One Voice Town Halls

The state primary is just a few months away and SEIU locals will be hosting seven town halls throughout the region in February and March to give members opportunity to hear from potential candidates.

| Tags: election, Inland Empire, la city, Los Angeles County, politics, seiu721, Tri-Counties

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Wisconsin the Sequel: Team SEIU 721 Goes to Ohio

SEIU 721 sent members Daren McDaniel, Sonya Laster, Carol Maxey-Ware, Tracey Boykins and staff member Adrian Lau to Ohio to help defeat a ballot referendum (Issue 2).

| Tags: la city, LA County, politics, public safety, public service, vote

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New California Legislation Protects Public Libraries from Privatization Beast

There is a growing effort in California and elsewhere to allow private, for-profit companies (namely, the private equity-owned, Library Systems and Services Inc. or...

| Tags: contracting out, Los Angeles, los angeles city, politics, privatization

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May Day 2011: Hundreds Turn Out for Good Jobs and Real Immigration Reform

SEIU 721 social workers, nurses and other public service workers turned out in big numbers to support good jobs and a real fix to the nation's broken immigration system by marching in the annual May Day march in Los Angeles.

| Tags: budget, budget cuts, collective bargaining, health care, jobs, los angeles city, politics, rally, wisconsin

SEIU 721 Endorses Bilbrey for CalPERS

Local 721 and SEIU State Council have endorsed Michael Bilbrey for the At Large Seat for the CalPERS Board of Administration.

| Tags: election, pension, politics, retirement

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Join the May Day Rally for Good Jobs and an Economy that Works for Everyone

Tired of this economic mess? Frustrated with the attacks on the middle class and working families? Are you ready to take action and hold corporations...

| Tags: budget, budget cuts, collective bargaining, health care, jobs, los angeles city, politics, rally, wisconsin

Election Results for LA City Council Races, Measures

SEIU 721 members poured hours into volunteer work to help elect LA City Council candidates and support revenue-generating measures that would go a long way to preserving services in Los Angeles.

| Tags: benefits and wages, City of Los Angeles, election, politics

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How to Help: Make a Difference in Wisconsin and Nationally

Here are a few easy ways you can make a difference by promoting the rights of workers in Wisconsin and around the country....

| Tags: bargaining, benefits and wages, budget cuts, City of Los Angeles, election, layoff, organizing, pension, politics, retirement, secure retirement

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Southern California Workers: "All Eyes are on Wisconsin"

Workers in Southern California are transfixed, troubled and motivated to take action as the attacks unleashed by Republican Governor Scott Walker threaten to decimate collective bargaining rights for thousands of Wisconsin public service workers.

| Tags: budget cuts, layoff, pension, politics, quality services, recession, retirement, rights, secure retirement, vote

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Voter Resources: Register to Vote, Find Your Polling Place, and More

Here are five resources you can use to vote in the upcoming election.

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2011 Voter Guide: SEIU 721 Endorsed Candidates for Los Angeles and Surrounding Cities

SEIU 721 members interviewed candidates seeking our support and endorsement for the February and March elections. Members questioned candidates about their stance on contracting...

| Tags: Azusa, City of Los Angeles, El Monte, election, Inglewood, Los Angeles Community College District, Monterey Park, Pasadena, politics, San Fernando, South Gate

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Working Families Endorse Lieu, Parker in February Special Election

SEIU members have endorsed Ted Lieu in the 28th Senate District and Darren Parker in the 17th Senate District.

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Decide SEIU 721's Endorsed Candidates at Jan. 8 Town Hall

SEIU members in Los Angeles, Azusa, Monterey Park, South Gate and Pasadena will talk face-to-face with candidates running for city council election. This is your...

| Tags: Azusa, City of Los Angeles, election, Monterey Park, Pasadena, politics, South Gate

SEIU Members Made the Difference on Election Day

SEIU 721 members made phone calls and knocked on doors across Southern California, talking to voters about what's happening in our schools, neighborhoods, and services. Their work helped make the difference in the election of Governor Jerry Brown on Nov. 2.

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SEIU 721 Members Get Out the Vote for Election Day, Nov. 2

SEIU 721 members talked to voters throughout Southern California about the choices they'll make on Election Day.

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