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Help Oklahoma tornadoes victims

Here are a few ways you can help:  Salvation Army Text “storm” to 80888 to make a $10 donation. Red Cross  The Red Cross says the best way to assist families is to make a donation to www.redcross.org/okc or www.redcross.org Text REDCROSS to 90999 to …

Cuts to Head Start would hurt my family

By Alysha Cosby-Mosley, SEIU Florida Public Services Union (FPSU) I am a mother, educator and a student that has faith in the Head Start programs and the benefits children and working-class families receive from that program. I have been working …

Jobs not Cuts

  With election season behind us, President Obama and Congress are turning their attention to the expiration of the Bush-era tax rates and looming cuts to critical programs—an austerity crisis known as the “fiscal cliff.” While President Obama and the …

Mary Kay Henry Message on 2012 Victory

Tonight is a Victory for Working People Everywhere SEIU’s Henry: “By re-electing President Barack Obama tonight, working people voted for a country with a vibrant middle class fueled by good jobs and where everyone has a fair shot at the …

Know Your Voting Rights

  Br prepared to vote in the 2012 General Elections. Remember Voting is Your RIGHT     Know Your Voting Rights  Quick Tips for Voters Conoce Tus Derechos al Voto Consejos Breves Para Votantes        Listen to The PSA …

Are We Better Off?

  HEALTHCARE: Are we better off? Just ask the 129 million Americans who cannot be denied healthcare coverage due to a pre-existing condition.   AUTOWORKERS: Are we better off? Just ask the millions of autoworkers and auto industry suppliers who …

SEIU Remembers 9/11

On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 62 SEIU members were killed when hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. On the anniversary of this tragedy, we …

Let’s Celebrate the Labor

Let’s celebrate the labor That built up this great land From field to field to desk to desk They built it hand in hand. Happy Labor Day Message of Alphonso Mayfield, SEIU-FPSU President On this labor day, I want to …

Romney-Ryan Healthcare Plan – A fact check

Millions of Americans are faced with tough choices in this economy and millions more find themselves unable to find work and their life savings depleted. At a time when far too many working families are struggling to afford gas, groceries …

Early Voting

What is Early Voting? Early Voting is defined as “casting a ballot in person prior to the election day at a location designated by the Supervisor of Elections and depositing the voted ballot in the tabulation system”. The voter uses …

SEIU-FL Endorsement List of Candidates

US Congress FL5 Corrine Brown FL10 Val Demings FL13 Jessica Ehrlich FL14 Kathy Castor FL15 Keith Fitzgerald FL18 Patrick Murphy FL20 Alcee Hastings FL21 Ted Deutch FL22  Kristin Jacobs FL23 Debbie Wasserman Schultz FL24 Fredrica Wilson FL26 Joe Garcia FL27 …

You Wont be Denied Coverage Now!

In a historic decision today, Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Healthcare Act passed by the Obama Administration on March 23, 2010. Let us know what do you think about the Supreme Court decision on our Facebook Page. In a statement …

Affordable Health Care Act Decision Expected This Thursday

Supreme Court decision on the Obama administration’s Affordable Health Care Act likely will be announced on Thursday. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

ACE Offers 10% Discount for SEIU Members

10 % discount at participating ACE Hardware Just Show your SEIU Membership Card and receive off Excluding sale item Apopka Ace Hardware and Lumber #12249 530 South Park Avenue (407) 889-4111 M-Sat 7:30-7, Sun 9-5 Bronson Ace Hardware # 06113 …

Poster Contest: Palm Beach School District – Hidden Faces

PALM BEACH SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST 2012 First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $300 Third Prize: $200 Artwork of 15 finalists will be displayed at the FULTON-HOLAND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER Theme: Hidden Faces – How non-instructional employees such as bus driver, custodian, …

Governor Scott – Can we have your attention! Please?

Dear Governor, When you were sworn in as governor on January of 2011, you had focused almost the entire speech on the economy and making the State of Florida ‘business friendly’ while rarely talking about your plans to uplift the …

Palm Beach School Board Disapproves Outsourcing

In a meeting of the School Board on Wednesday, February 22, to discuss the projected budget, the board members totally rejected the idea of outsourcing the school district’s non-instructional services. The decision has brought relief to 2,700 employees who were …

FPSU supports Fair Economy Campaign

THESE  ARE  THE  FACTS Politicians continue to cut programs and balance budgets on the backs of the middle class while corporations get tax breaks and giveaways. From 2009 to 2010, real GDP grew by 3%, while corporate profits increased by …

FPSU and AESOP support Gent for School District Superintendent

Florida Public Services Union (FPSU) in a joint statement with Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Professionals (AESOP) announced its support for Superintendent of School District of Palm Beach County candidates. In a press statement FPSU’s President Alphonso Mayfield stated …

SEIU Announces Endorsement of President Obama’s Re-Election Campaign

Today’s announcement comes in conjunction with the national endorsement by the 2.1 million-member SEIU. The endorsement is the culmination of a six month conversation among SEIU members and leaders across the country that evaluated the candidates, identified members’ priorities, and ultimately led to a final endorsement.

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