2017 Leadership Summit / Cumbre de Liderazgo 2017
Save the Date/Guarda la Fecha: Saturday, September 30, 2017 – Sábado, 30 de Septiembre, 2017 Build Power to Protect and Strengthen OUR Union! The mission of the 2016 SEIU Local 105 Leadership Summit is to bring together a diverse group of leaders, including stewards, Executive Board members, COPE Committee members and Communication Action Team (CAT) members; to […]
Local 105 Calls on President-elect Donald Trump to Apologize to President Jones
We will not tolerate Cyber-bulling as a Presidential response! In an interview by Erin Burnett on CNN, Chuck Jones, President of United Steelworkers Local 1999, criticized President-elect Donald Trump for inflating the number of jobs saved at the Carrier plant in his area. Jones also noted appreciation to Trump and saving the livelihood of the 700 or so […]
Sharon Davies Selected to Attend White House Summit on Worker Voice
LONGMONT, CO (October 7, 2015) – Sharon Davies, a Longmont resident, member of the Executive Board of Service Employees International Union Local 105, and licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Longmont Clinic was selected to attend at the Summit on Worker Voice as a representative from the Second Congressional District by Congressman Jared Polis. […]
FRESC: Good Jobs Strong Communities Annual Solidarity Soiree, Kicking Ass for the Working Class
FRESC Recognizes SEIU Local 105 for their Work in the “Fight for $15 & a Union” Campaign Recognizing a Growing Movement Determined to Build an Colorado Economy that Works for Everyone in Colorado DENVER (August 11, 2015) – FRESC: Good Jobs Strong Communities held their annual Solidarity Soiree during which SEIU Local 105 was awarded its Organizing Award […]
SEIU Local 105 Endorses Candidates for Denver Municipal Elections
SEIU Local 105 Endorses Candidates for Denver Municipal Elections Denverites demand bold leadership on City’s Major Challenges for Working People DENVER – Today SEIU Local 105 announced their endorsements for Denver Municipal Elections, including City Council, Clerk/Recorder and Auditor. All endorsed candidates participated in a new member led endorsement process. “It was exciting to be a […]
President Announces Plan to Keep Families Together
Check out who qualifies here: immigration-relief-1pager-2014-11-21 White House info on Admin Action here: WH Fact Sheet cover – Final 11202014 On Thursday, November 20th, President Obama announced Administrative Action on Immigration Reform which will help over 90,000 Coloradans update their legal status temporarily and continue to stay with their families. 105 President Ron Ruggiero stated, “This has […]
President Obama: Keep Families Together
U.S. Representative Jared Polis joined Local 105 members and partner organizations for a press conference on Thursday, November 6th to tell President Obama that he must act now to keep families together through executive action. We hope for an announcement from the President before the end of this year. Please join us in calling […]
SEIU Local 105 Responds to Presidential Delay on Immigration Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2014 Contact: Grace Lopez Ramirez, 303-877-8173 SEIU Local 105 Responds To Presidential Delay on Immigration Reform Delay & House Republicans Fail Immigrant Community DENVER – Outraged with the lack of leadership and delay on action for immigration reform, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 President Ron Ruggiero released […]
Welcome our new Political Director Eyon Biddle
Eyon Biddle Sr. cares about people. Prior to beginning his career in organized labor at SEIU in Milwaukee, Biddle served his community by working with a series of non-profits focused on mentoring young people realize their full potential and become responsible young adults. It was through this work that he found his passion for advocacy […]
105 Lobby Day Focuses on Raising the Wage!
Kaiser Permanente members and 105 staff visit with State Representative Crisanta Duran during a visit to the State House floor – March 13, 2014 SEIU Local 105’s annual state legislative lobby day was a big hit on Thursday, March 13, 2014 with members and legislators alike. Over 40 SEIU members attended the day from across both industries: healthcare […]