Recent Press Releases
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Apr
09
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Statement on decision by the Ohio House Republican Caucus to not accept federal funding for Medicaid ExpansionIn response to the decision by the Ohio House Republican Caucus to not accept federal funding for Medicaid Expansion, Service Employees International Union District... |
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Apr
08
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Immigration Reform Sparks Rally at Free Stamp in Cleveland"We have the obligation to treat all aspiring Americans with dignity and respect as we develop a renewed roadmap to citizenship," said SEIU 1199 President Becky Williams. "Our country needs to create an immigration process for new American immigrants to become citizens who have already made a commitment to our country and contribute to our culture. We believe all people have rights and commonsense immigration reform will strengthen our families, our communities, our economy and our country." |
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Dec
19
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Workers seek community support as Heartland of Charleston weighs outsourcing of jobs to French-based Sodexo"As hard-working employees of Heartland of Charleston, our Union members wake up every day with one thing on their mind - how can they provide the best care to our residents," said Terri Tamborello, Administrative Organizer for SEIU District 1199 and chief negotiator. "We are asking our residents, their families and the community to join the workers who are standing strong against attempts by the employer to outsource jobs." |
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Aug
11
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THE ROMNEY/RYAN PLAN FOR AMERICA: WORK UNTIL YOU DIE WITHOUT HEALTHCAREThe Romney/Ryan plan for America is 'work until you die without healthcare,' as demonstrated by their support for ending Medicare as we know it, raising the retirement age for Social Security and repealing life-saving federal healthcare reform enacted by President Obama. |
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Jul
10
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Canton Residents call on Rep. Renacci to stop playing games with the Affordable Care Act"This vote marks the 31st time that House Republicans have chosen to attempt a repeal of the Affordable Care Act instead of focusing on creating jobs in America," said Becky Williams, President of SEIU District 1199. "This is just further confirmation that anti-worker politicians like Jim Renacci are out of touch with the 99%." |
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Jun
25
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Detention Officer Attack May Have Been Avoidable, Workers Call for Improved Safety at Juvenile CourtThis brutal attack, which caused an SEIU/1199 member to be hospitalized, could have been prevented had the juvenile court Judge administrators given careful thought and consideration to the safety and security concerns and recommendations SEIU/1199 raised. |
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Jun
19
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SEIU District 1199 Launches Largest Field Campaign in Union's History for 2012 Election"The voices of working people are being drowned out by corporations and elected officials beholden to the interests of the elite," said Becky Williams, President of SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH. "Mitt Romney has voiced his support for tax breaks for the wealthy while cutting critical programs and services such as education and health care. Working people literally can't afford to have Romney or any other elected officials who back an agenda that would make the rich richer and force the rest of us to bear the burden." |
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May
10
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Workers at Trumbull Memorial Hospital Reject Unsafe, Unfair Contract OfferWARREN, OH - Employees at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, members of the Service Employees International Union District 1199, are concerned about the future of quality care... |
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Apr
26
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Mitt Romney & John Kasich: A Dangerous Duo for Ohio's Working Families"Mitt Romney and John Kasich are a dangerous duo for Ohio's middle class families," said Becky Williams, President of the Service Employees International Union District 1199. "As the head of Bain Capital, Romney laid off thousands of workers and supported the Kasich-backed Senate Bill 5 and other legislation to limit the rights of working people. Mitt Romney is out-of-touch with Ohio values and our families just can't afford his policies." |
