An article in the New York Daily News discusses how Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, is expected to dismantle California’s 150,000-member United Healthcare Workers West, merge all or part of it into a new California affiliate and remove the local’s current president, Sal Rosselli. Read more here.

SEIU President Andy Stern is a threat to labor soul, New York Daily News

Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2008

An article in the Los Angeles Times discusses how Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, faced challenges on several fronts in 2008, including a federal investigation of a former union local’s top leader. Read more here.

A year of triumphs and scandals for SEIU, Los Angeles Times

Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A recent article in the Sacramento Business Journal discusses how union members participated in an internal vote on the future of the SEIU in California. Read more here.

Advisory vote favors single union for long-term care workers, Sacramento Business Journal

Updated: Monday, December 15, 2008

Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital continued negotiations with UHW on Wednesday, December 10. During the session, UHW requested clarification on employee classifications and payroll policies. Read more here.

Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The San Francisco Chronicle discusses the possible trusteeship of UHW by the SEIU and the ongoing battle between UHW and its parent union. Read the article here.

Unions battle over health care workers, San Francisco Chronicle

Updated: Monday, December 8, 2008

The Los Angeles Times discusses how the internal union struggle continues between SEIU and UHW with a proposed merger. Read the article here.

Proposed merger of California healthcare union locals draws intense protest,
Los Angeles Times

Updated: Monday, November 24, 2008

Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital continued negotiations with UHW on Wednesday, November 19. During the session, UHW requested clarification on definitions and information, including UHW-represented employee benefits. Read more here.

Updated: Thursday, November 20, 2008

The San Francisco Business Times discusses how lawmakers and community leaders are urging SEIU to hold off on UHW takeover. Read the article here.

More than 240 lawmakers, community leaders urge SEIU to hold off on UHW takeover,
San Francisco Business Times

Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital entered into negotiations with UHW on Wednesday, October 29 in the first bargaining session since the employees voted for union representation on September 11. During the session, both sides came to an agreement on general bargaining procedures and future dates and times. Read more here.
 
Updated: Friday, October 31, 2008

Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital begin contract negotiations with United Healthcare Workers West on Wednesday, October 29 at 11 am. Read more here.

Updated: Wednesday, October 22, 2008