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SEIU 500 Kids First

SEIU Recommends Nancy Navarro for County Council, District 4 Special Election

On Tuesday, SEIU Local 500's Committee on Political Education (COPE) interviewed candidates for the Special Election and made a recommendation to support Nancy Navarro for County Council, District 4. The Executive Board confirmed their decision. Of the recommendation, Local 500 President Merle Cuttitta said, "Nancy Navarro will be a champion for working families on the County Council. She is a proven leader who we are proud to support."

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SEIU Endorses Chris Barclay for School Board

Chris Barclay is a proven leader and advocate for public education.  

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GW Faculty: Tentative Contract Reached!

Agreement Made on 1st Contract for Part-Time Faculty

Achieved after a long organizing, legal and negotiating struggle, the tentative pact includes salary increases, job security, benefit improvements, an open and transparent evaluation process, faculty rights and other measures.

For a summary of the key provisions: GW Contract Summary GW Contract Summary

Read the full contract: GW Contract GW Contract


MD Child Care Providers Unite with SEIU 500

Providers vote for union to improve services

SEIU 500 President Merle Cuttitta announces that Maryland child care providers have voted to unite with SEIU 500.Nearly 6,000 home-based child care providers across Maryland will now have a strong voice to stand up for affordable, quality child care, after voting by a 75 percent majority vote to join together and form a union with SEIU Kids First. 


Maryland's child care assistance program reimburses providers at rates so low that, on average, providers make less than minimum wage. With no access to affordable health insurance through their work, and no voice in the decisions that affect the kids in their care, many can’t afford to stay in the profession. Maryland communities have lost nearly 3,000 licensed providers since 1994.

With a strong, united voice, the providers will be able to negotiate with the state for better reimbursements from the state child care assistance program, more training opportunities, and other improvements that will help providers keep serving their communities.

Read more at KidsFirstMaryland.org.

MCPS Contract Posted

Effective July 1, 2007

MCPS Contract 2008-2010 MCPS Contract


SEIU 500 Mission Statement

We believe our strength comes from our unity. We will not be divided by race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, gender, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We believe our power and effectiveness depend upon the active participation and commitment of our members, the development of our leaders and solidarity with each other and our allies.

We believe we have a moral responsibility to leave the world a better place for our children --- and everyone’s children.

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