Five Local SEIU Unions, Representing over 100,000 Workers, Urge Legislators to Support Governor Gregoire’s Compromise Revenue Proposal
Friday, April 9
The clock is winding down on the Special session. Legislators in both the House and Senate are busy rounding up the final votes in favor of the Governor’s compromise revenue proposal. And who do you think is standing up for working families in Washington state, urging them to “Finish the Job”?
SEIU. Specifically, the five local SEIU unions representing over 100,000 long-term care workers, nurses, public school employees, child care and university workers, janitors and security officers: SEIU Healthcare 775NW, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, SEIU Local 925, PSE/SEIU 1948 and SEIU Local 6.
In an open letter to state legislators, signed by the presidents of each local, the presidents write, “We strongly believe that this revenue proposal is a reasonable compromise that will help protect core services,” and acknowledges that “While this is not a perfect proposal, the alternative – 20% across the board reductions in services – is unacceptable.”
The Senate is looking for at least 25 votes to pass the budget. The House is looking for 50. Working families are counting on them to do the right thing.
Click here to download a copy of the letter.