SEIU: Pat Quinn thanks you!
Gov. Quinn and SEIU members in Chicago on Jan. 30.
February 9 -- (from
quinnforillinois.com)
We did it and you deserve the credit.
Along with hundreds of thousands of people across Illinois, you went to the polls last Tuesday and sent a message to the political establishment by nominating Pat Quinn as the Democratic candidate for Governor.
You shocked the pundits and soothsayers who had written Pat off by reminding them that the only poll that matters is the one at the ballot box.
But make no mistake – our work isn’t done.
In the weeks and months ahead, we’re going to need your help to bring our message of jobs and growth to Illinois and take on the relentless Republican spin machine.
Watch the video: Pat Quinn thanks you (youtube.com)
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SEIU rallies to get out the vote for Quinn, Preckwinkle
(SEIU Illinois State Council photo)
On Saturday, SEIU and the Teamsters held a get-out-the-vote rally at a Chicago hotel for Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Ald. Toni Preckwinkle.
"Win with Quinn" chants filled the room as Quinn stressed his record on job creation.
"The fella I'm running against, he's been comptroller for 12 years," Quinn said. "He hasn't created one job in 12 years. Last Tuesday, we were down at Ford and, in one day, we created 1,200 jobs."
Polls show Preckwinkle ahead in the race for Cook County Board president.
"We all believe in the importance of organizing," Preckwinkle said. "And we know that if we're not organized, if we don't work together, we're not going to accomplish anything."
Read more about Saturday's rally at progressillinois.com
Video: Pat Quinn at GOTV rally (SEIU Illinois Council)
Video: Toni Preckwinkle at GOTV rally (SEIU Illinois Council)
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SEIU: This president's priorities are our priorities
(White House photo / Pete Souza)
seiu.org
January 27, 2010
Following President Obama's State of the Union address, SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger issued this statement:
"Tonight, President Obama gave a dramatic reminder of why so many of us joined his unprecedented call for change two years ago.
The fact is, this president's priorities -- creating millions of new jobs, reforming our broken healthcare system, and holding accountable the parties that crashed our economy in the first place -- are our priorities.
They're the priorities of the men and women across this country who get up each morning with no greater hope or desire than to provide decent lives for themselves and their kids.
Read Anna Burger's complete statement (seiu.org)
VIDEO: The speech (whitehouse.gov), Key moments (seiu.org)
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SEIU endorses Toni Preckwinkle For Cook County Board President
Toni Preckwinkle and SEIU Local 73 President Christine Boardman speak in Chicago on January 12.
(January 22, 2010)
The SEIU Illinois Council is proud to endorse Toni Preckwinkle for President of the Cook County Board.
During her years in the Chicago City Council, Preckwinkle earned a record of distinguished public service by challenging the political establishment and standing up for working families.
"Preckwinkle is a progressive and independent Democrat who offers the best hope for reforming county government while continuing to deliver quality health care to those who need it most," said SEIU Illinois Council President Tom Balanoff.
"We need a county board president with some backbone on the side of working families," said SEIU Local 73 President Christine Boardman. "It is our strong belief that Toni Preckwinkle is that person."
Read more about the Illinois primary at progressillinois.com
Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President Web site
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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT MEMBERS
RATIFY CONTRACT BY 4-TO-1 MARGIN
(December 30, 2009)
After a year and a half of tough bargaining, Local 73 Chicago Park District members finally have a new contract.
Chicago Park District members voted to ratify the four-year agreement by an overwhelming 4-to-1 margin.
The contract won a wage increase for members, while promoting job security, economic security and fairness on the job.
Health insurance benefits will remain unchanged for members.
Members also won the right to binding arbitration of terminations and suspensions on a one-year trial basis.
Job security and a fair wage increase during these uncertain economic times were the most challenging issues in the contract negotiations.
Members averted threatened layoffs by agreeing to take eight furlough days in 2010.
"Congratulations to our bargaining commmittee," said Union Representative Frank Klein. "They worked very hard to secure this agreement amid the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression and their effort was recognized by our Chicago Park District members."
SEIU backs Alexi Giannoulias
(SEIU Local 73 photo / Jonathan Labe)
September 24, 2009
The SEIU Illinois Council is backing Alexi Giannoulias in the race for President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.
The formal announcement came at a Thursday news conference attended by Local 73 Vice President Tim McDonald and Local 73 Division Directors Leroy Jones and Wayne Lindwall.
VIDEO: SEIU endorses Giannoulias in U.S. Senate race
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