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A Hot Campaign Season Comes to a Close

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Steve Cohen with SEIU members Crescent Bynum, Brenda Shields, and William Tipton

August 08, 2008

During the dog days of summer, your Union was out and about all across the state to get more pro-labor, pro-working family candidates elected to office all across Tennessee.

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You Can Be SEIU's "Shining Star"!

As part of Local 205's goals of activating and mobilizing our members, we're implementing our new Shining Star activist recognition program.  This program will culminate in an awards dinner to recognize our most dedicated members across the Local.

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SEIU/DCSO Poker Game Benefits Injured Union Member

SEIU Local 205 members from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) hosted a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament to benefit Brother Daniel Harding, who recently sustained debilitating injuries.  All proceeds from the tournament, totaling almost $800, will be donated to Officer Harding to help with his medical and personal expenses.

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SEIU Stops Privatization of Metro Social Services!

SEIU members taking action was the key to victory in stopping privatization at Metro Social Services when the department’s Board of Commissioners voted against the outsourcing of its homemaker and nutrition services programs.  As a result, between 40 and 50 jobs that would have been eliminated next year were saved.

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Doug Collier Elected to International Office

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Local 205’s president, Doug Collier, was elected to the Board of Auditors, a corps of officers that serve as a watchdog group for the International Union’s accounting practices.

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"Rule of 75" Bill Passes Metro Council!

A bill supported by SEIU which would provide additional retirement benefits to certain employees in the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office passed on final reading at Metro Council on June 17. The ordinance, BL2008-206 (also known as the “Rule of 75 bill”), makes sure that employees who perform public safety duties receive the same benefits as their counterparts in the Metro Police and Fire Departments.

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Union Member Re-Elected to Metro Benefit Board!

Edna J. Jones, a member of SEIU and employee of Metro Public Works, was handily re-elected to the Benefit Board.  Thanks to the efforts of SEIU members across the city, Edna received 59% of the vote in a four-person race, leading to a resounding victory for workers.

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Union Action Protects Retiree Benefits!

An SEIU-backed bill passed the Metro Council on its third and final reading thanks to the hard work of union activists and retired Metro employees.

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Victories @ Work

Your Union helps members get reprimands removed from their records, makes sure that promotions are offered fairly, and even gets workers their jobs back!  To see a few examples of how joining SEIU has made a difference for workers, read about some of our Workplace Victories.