Healthcare Workers Sue SEIU for Violating Federal Law

UHW members allege parent union suppressing free speech

SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several healthcare workers who are members of United Healthcare Workers-West are suing their Washington-based parent organization, Service Employees International Union, alleging violations of their federal rights to speak freely and to participate in union activities.

WHAT:

Press conference immediately following the filing of the federal suit against SEIU.

WHO:
Jonathan Siegel, UHW attorney
Healthcare workers, plaintiffs

WHEN:
Tuesday, April 8, 1 p.m.

WHERE:
U.S. District Court, outside main entrance
450 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco

For additional background, visit www.seiuvoice.org.

The 150,000-member SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West is the largest and fastest-growing hospital and healthcare union in the western United States and represents every type of healthcare worker, including nurses, professional, technical and service classifications. Our mission is to achieve high-quality healthcare for all.

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Source: SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West

CONTACT: Kim Curtis of SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West,
+1-510-206-8248, kcurtis@seiu-uhw.org

Web Site: http://www.seiu-uhw.org/
http://www.seiuvoice.org/

2008-04-07 19:09:50 0330120 PRNEWSWIRE