This collective gerrymandering of SEIU rank and file's right to representation, designed to prevent full participation in the coming convention, is threatening not only the integrity of the election but the entire ethical validity of the Stern administration, which seems to have thrown out the guidelines protecting union members found in the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, As Amended (LMRDA).

The LMRDA and SEIU International Constitution and Bylaws state that union members have a right to one person, one vote and equal representation at the national convention, as well as elected, uncensored representation on their bylaws committees. These maneuvers by Stern and his appointees threaten the rights of all members of the SEIU.

We call for a fair and democratic election. These violations of our democratic rights need to be protested and stopped by members throughout the country. Is this a union we can be proud of if this kind of behavior is tolerated? We want a fair and democratic convention and union!

Write to Andy Stern and let him know that these tactics are unacceptable: Andy Stern, SEIU International, 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

SEIU members, please sign this petition if you agree.

Members For Democracy
democracy4seiu@gmail.com