Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West

Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West (SEIU HW West) is a prominent labor union representing healthcare professionals across California. The organization is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in a proposed "billionaires tax" initiative slated for a California ballot in November. Initially a key proponent of this measure aimed at increasing taxes on the wealthiest individuals in the state, SEIU HW West has recently engaged in discussions to scale back the proposal following pushback. This initiative reflects the union's broader efforts to advocate for policies that could potentially fund public services and improve conditions for its members and the communities they serve. Their active participation in this significant statewide ballot measure highlights their influence in California's political and labor landscape.