Major labor union rescinds endorsement of lawmaker over alleged union-busting

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The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) rescinded its endorsement of Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson, who also serves as CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States. Photo by Catherine David/Minnesota House Info.


https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/07/06/major-labor-union-rescinds-endorsement-of-lawmaker-over-alleged-union-busting/

BY: MAX NESTERAK - JULY 6, 2023 3:22 PM

One of Minnesota’s largest labor unions has rescinded its endorsement of state Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights, saying she oversaw a fierce union-busting campaign as CEO of Planned Parenthood’s affiliate in the Upper Midwest.

Leaders with the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) say contrary to its progressive reputation, Planned Parenthood North Central States has acted more like Amazon and Starbucks in trying to quash union activity.

Since some 435 workers unionized a year ago, the nonprofit health care organization has fired two elected union leaders and disciplined the rest. Workers allege the disciplinary actions were in retaliation for union activity and have filed charges with federal labor regulators.

“A CEO who engages in this course of conduct toward the elected leaders of a union … does not deserve the labor movement’s support as an elected official,” said Phillip Cryan, executive vice president of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, during a Thursday news conference.

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