Elections

SEIU California State Elections in November

While the drama and excitement at the top of the national ticket in November are capturing most of the attention, SEIU in California has ambitious plans this year to make progress toward our goal of a 2/3 super-majority of legislators who are supportive of working families. In addition, a number of contentious, high-visibility initiatives are also on the ballot. See our endorsement list for state races.

SEIU Weighs In on Crucial Ballot Initiatives

From energy policy to prison spending, SEIU members and all California voters will face an array of crucial issues in November. Many of these initiatives present complex policy matters that have the potential to create enormous budgetary and policy damage under simple and deceptive banners such as "clean energy" or "victims' rights." After careful analysis, SEIU leaders in California recommended a NO vote on two counter-productive energy propositions, two wasteful prison spending initiatives, one initiative that threatens teens' safety and another that takes away the right to marry from gay and lesbian Californians. Download our recommendations.

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SEIU Ballot Initiative Recommendations

Members Are Speaking Out!

Linda Dent
For me, equality is a bedrock value, and that’s why I’m voting against Prop. 8. I believe equality for all is the best guide we have in our nation’s long struggle to fulfill its promise. As soon as I hear someone say that someone else doesn’t deserve the same treatment and rights that everyone else enjoys, alarm bells go off.
”I’m a person of faith, and my faith is based on love. Some religious folks are saying to vote yes on 8 for religious reasons, but I believe that God loves all of his children equally and wants us to do the same.
”Whatever your beliefs are, keep them – but don’t use them as your excuse to take away another person’s rights and stand in the way of their equality. Linda Dent, SEIU Local 721 member

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