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Local 99 Election 2008 Activities

We Made a Difference!

The election of Barack Obama as our 44th President is a victory for working people. SEIU Local 99 members took action like never before to make a real difference in this election.

SEIU and the California Budget: No More Cuts and Gimmicks!



December 2, 2008
SEIU  California State Council on the State Budget

As new legislators begin 1st day of work, SEIU proposes a budget to rebuild the Middle Class
$14 billion in stable state revenues and $15 billion federal stimulus will avoid further cuts to kids, seniors, and families; boost economic recovery

As a new class of legislators begins work amidst unprecedented economic and budget challenges, SEIU California State Council today unveiled A Budget to Rebuild the Middle Class to address California’s $28 billion budget crisis and begin an economic recovery for California’s families after years of devastating state funding cuts. SEIU’s proposal provides a roadmap to economic and budget recovery for California, generating $14 billion in fair, sustainable revenues to support the state’s most critical services for children and families through FY 09-10 and target $15 billion in federal dollars to stimulate the state’s stagnant economy.

Why Participate in Political Action?

Dorothy Lockhart

Dorothy Lockhart


You can’t just say (politicians) aren’t going to do anything. We have to do something. And once we get them in there, we have to make sure they do what they say. If they see strength in numbers, they will do what we need them to do. Remember, we are the union.

Dorothy Lockhart, Lynwood

Nadia Lizarraga's New California Dream



Nadia Lizarraga, SEIU Local 99 Member and Chair of the Committee on Political Action, speaks about her roots, her present life, and her dreams. 4 ½ Minutes

Quality healthcare, affordable education, a safe community...that's what I envision for our future generations. With our hard work, we can focus our energy on this dream together.
Employee Free Choice Act Signature Card

Events in Politics

Absentee: The Smart Way to Vote

We recommend that you sign up for a permanent absentee ballot, so that voting will be a snap!