Louise Olson Wins Re-Election to the PERA Board!

Congratulations to Louise Olson on her re-election to the PERA Board of Trustees!
Louise won re-election as the Retiree/Disabilitant Representative with 17,775 votes to her opponent's 10,368 votes.
Thank you for casting your ballot for Louise Olson, a strong voice for your pension!

SEIU Members Interviewed!

Matt Toburen

MN 2020, a progressive think tank, recently interviewed two SEIU Local 284 Members to learn how the economy is affecting our public schools and support staff. Check out Terri Buttleman (Special Ed Para) and Jane Taylor (Bus Driver) for the West St. Paul School District!
Click here:   MN 2020 Interview

 

What is COPE?

Committee on Political Education (COPE) is SEIU's voluntary political action fund.  COPE funds are used to build political power for working families.  COPE funds are used to fight major policy initiatives and electoral fights at all levels of government.  In addition, COPE is used for holding politicians accountable, voter registration drives, and get-out-the-vote efforts.  As you know, your right to collectively bargain wages and benefits is decided by elected officials.  Furthermore, government officials also decide your pension/retirement benefits and staffing issues.  Government funds education, and that means you. 

SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in the AFL-CIO.  Union density raises wages and standards for all workers. COPE funds go into the Local 284 political account for SEIU COPE for use for local, state, and federal initiatives and candidates that are committed to increasing union density and improving the lives of working men and women.