With 250 members in attendance February 20 - 21 in Columbus, the SEIU District 1199 Executive Board approved a historic campaign to turn last year's election promises on behalf of working people into a reality.
The Executive Board members voted to support the national SEIU "Change That Works" campaign urging passage this year of health care for all and the Employee Free Choice Act. The Board approved the District's first chapter for retired members and also supported efforts to win permanent protections of the right to organize for all long term care workers in Ohio.
SEIU 1199 hosted a reception for elected leaders on the eve of the meeting, featuring Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, other statewide officeholders, and legislative leaders. There SEIU 1199 President Becky Williams and SEIU International President Andy Stern both stressed the urgency of fixing health care and labor law. Click here for photos.
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