Lavender Caucus of SEIU Healthcare MN and IA

11/09/2025

Starbucks baristas have done everything right — organized, bargained, and stood together. But the CEO still refuses to offer a fair contract or end union busting. If baristas go on ULP strike, our response is simply DON’T BUY STARBUCKS.

10/24/2025

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Congratulations to the newly elected 2026–2028 SEIU HCMNIA Executive Board.
We look forward to your leadership, vision, and dedication in the years ahead as we continue advancing and fighting for our members voices and strength.

And with deep gratitude to our departing Board Members, we thank you for your steadfast service, commitment, and contributions to our collective success.

See your Executive Board members here:
https://www.seiuhcmnia.org/news/congratulations-to-the-newly-elected-seiu-hcmnia-executive-board/

10/03/2025

09/24/2025

09/21/2025

James and Angela closing out Pride Festival season today at St. Cloud Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/20/2025

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🚨 Our Biggest Membership Event of the Year! 🚨
Member Convention 2025
Theme: “Rise Up, Fight Back!”

We’ve got so much to celebrate and even more work ahead as we fight for stronger contracts and a better future for every member.

📅 Friday, Sept 26, 2025 | 2PM – 5PM (Reception to follow)
📍 Hilton DoubleTree, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439
✊ Register TODAY: https://secure.everyaction.com/g9mCykwCtUe9iFPII8X0SQ2

Let’s come together, rise up, and fight back — see you there!
(Event open to SEIU HCMNIA members only)

09/06/2025

Lavender Caucus at South Central Pride in Mankato 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

08/31/2025

2025 has been the worst year for LGBTQ Iowans by a wide margin, thanks largely to the supermajorities in both the State House and State Senate, which allow the most extreme policies and appointments to go unchecked. But we have a chance to change that. The special election in State Senate District 1 has the opportunity to upset this balance and end the Senate supermajority, finally providing a check to the Governor's ability to appoint hateful, unqualified candidates to positions on the Human Rights Board.

While we don't normally weigh in for special elections, this one is just too important to remain silent.

So today we are proudly endorsing Catelin Drey for State Senate. We were impressed by Catelin's passion for working-class Iowans and her commitment to equality for all. She is a smart, level-headed mom who will make a great legislator. Contrast this with the far-right conspiracy theorist that Republicans have nominated, and the choice cannot be clearer.

When asked for a comment on her endorsement, Drey had this to say:
"I am honored to have the support of One Iowa Action as we charge towards election day in this special election. It is time for us to get back to an Iowa that loves and supports all of our neighbors."

If you live in SD1 (link here to see where the district is located: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/DMP/1366281.pdf), we encourage you to vote for Catelin Drey on Tuesday, August 26th. If you don't, consider volunteering or making a donation in favor of Catelin.

08/31/2025

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