Why have SEIU and Workers United Affiliated?
A common mission, a common history and common challenges in this new economy bring Workers United and SEIU together to achieve their mutual goal of bringing dignity and security to members and workers in the garment, textile, laundry, distribution, property services and hospitality industries. SEIU and Workers United share a mission of fighting to protect some of the most exploited workers in our nation doing some of the most difficult, demanding and dangerous jobs. We have both fought for women, people of color, and immigrants who have sought their entry point to the American dream. We have both built our work on fulfilling the dreams of workers who struggle in low-wage jobs, but aspire to turn those jobs into a vehicle to give their families a better life. SEIU and Workers United share a history of transforming working conditions and bringing change to entire industries. Workers United was born from some of the oldest and most important unions of our country. Beginning nearly 100 yea
