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Get Into the Action! Become a Political Organizer with SEIU

It's election year, and SEIU Healthcare 775 NW's Political Organizing Internship program offers union members the opportunity to be part of the action! These temporary paid positions (9 or 18 weeks, in summer/fall 2008) vary in focus, but may include canvassing, phone banking, organizing rallies, working with volunteers, and other grassroots activities that make our democracy work! If you've got what it takes (including great leadership skills, willingness to work hard, and a Washington State drivers license), apply now and help make a change this election day! Get more information here and apply online here.

Gov. Chris Gregoire receives endorsement of 100,000 SEIU members

SEIU Endorses Gov. Gregoire

Phil Bradford (far right), a home care worker from Tacoma who works with Catholic Community Services, David Rolf, president of SEIU Healthcare 775NW, and several other home care workers joined members and leaders of other SEIU locals in Washington state in endorsing Governor Chris Gregoire in her effort to win a second term as governor.

“The difference between Chris Gregoire and Dino Rossi on long-term care issues couldn’t be greater,” said Bradford. “Chris Gregoire has fought for increased training for caregivers, and improved quality of care for seniors and people with disabilities. They are all better off thanks to Governor Gregoire.”

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Union Area Gatherings

Eloise Ramos, an IP from Moses Lake My name is Eloise Ramos and I am an IP from Moses Lake. I am looking forward to our union’s area gatherings this year.

I look forward to connecting with my sisters and brothers— whether they work in Nursing Homes or as home care workers —who take pride in their work caring for home care clients or nursing home residents, but who often struggle to make ends meet. Working together, we have fought and won increased wages, vacation time, health insurance and most importantly respect. The best is yet to come!!

Meet Other Caregivers in Your Area ** Clients and Family Members Welcome ** Snacks and Beverages Provided

Our Union Area Gatherings will take place across the state in May.

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Yes on Initiative 1029!

This month, SEIU Healthcare 775 NW members and our frends hit the streets gathering signatures for Initiative 1029.This initiative supporting Safe, Quality Care will improve long-term care for seniors and people with disabilities by setting standards for caregiver training. It will also bring additional respect to caregivers and the quality care we provide. Visit www.yeson1029.org for more information. Let's put quality long-term care on the ballot this November: sign up to help gather signatures by emailing traininginitiative@seiu775.org!

UPDATE: Read the Seattle Post-Intelligencer op-ed supporting 1029.

IP Bargaining Has Begun

Individual providers have begun negotiating our next union contract! In our last round of negotiations, IPs won increases in paid vacation, health benefits, state-paid L&I premiums, wage scale steps based on career hours worked, an increase in starting wages ($10.03 as of July 2008), and mileage reimbursements (as of July 08).

It's not too late to answer the question: what are the most important issues to bring up in our new contract negotiations? Share your ideas and priorities by responding to our bargaining survey - return the survey you receieved in the mail, or click here to take the survey online now!

On April 3, SEIU Healthcare 775NW President David Rolf hosted a union-wide conference call to share information about the bargaining process. Click here to listen online.

Bargaining updates will be posted on the web - stay informed!

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MySEIUHealthcare: a new resource for SEIU caregivers!

SEIU Healthcare 775NW presents an exciting new way for union members to communicate. It's MySEIUHealthcare.org, a brand-new web community specifically designed for SEIU caregivers in the Northwest! On this site, long-term care workers can find union information, make contact with other caregivers, and share information about our work and your life. The site combines features of popular websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Wikipedia and Craigslist - all in a safe environment custom-made just for us. Visit MySEIUHealthcare.org!

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