SEIU Members for Democracy

SEIU members for Democracy consists of a coalition of SEIU members who joined together in early 2008 to support a democratic reform platform at the SEIU International Convention in Puerto Rico.

The more we connected with other SEIU members across the country, the more we realized that members everywhere were concerned about the direction of their union. Reformists needed an open portal for communication on the Web so we could share our reform stories, so Democracy4SEIU was developed.

Are we anti-union? Absolutely not.

We are committed to strong, democratic unions, empowered members, self-governance with term limits for all elected officers, and true, old style solidarity.

Our Goal

To connect members working for reform within SEIU, creating a united voice and shared experience, so we can reclaim our union and return it to the ethical control of rank and file members.

We support the valient efforts of those listed on our reform links page.

SEIU Members for Democracy is a grassroots effort. While many of the folks mentioned on this site are stewards, activists or leaders within the union, SEIU Members for Democracy is not officially connected in any way with SEIU International of any of its locals.  Any reference to organizations on this website or any other form of communication from us is not meant to imply any endorsement or support from SEIU.

This website is funded strictly from private funds donated by supporters of the democratic labor movement. No union dues or funds are used to create and maintain this website or fund any of our activities.

Who We Are

SEIU Members for Democracy connects and advocates for rank and file members from merged (and merger-resisting) locals. We include links to reform sites for UHW and SEIU members from across the United States and Canada, labor reporters, and other labor advocacy groups, who share concerns about the direction of SEIU under Andy Stern and his appointed leaders.

We are not about corporate unionization.

We believe rank and file members ARE the union.

SEIU staff, including Andy Stern, must reflect the values and ethics of the rank and file members who pay their salaries. 

We believe that SEIU must work for us.