Will Call on CEOs to Take Responsibility for Shared Future

Washington, D.C.--In the midst of the worst global economic crisis since the Great Depression and as standards of living continue to fall for millions of workers across the globe, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Andy Stern will join over 40 Heads of State and 1,600 of the world's most powerful CEOs at the World Economic Forum to call for a renewed commitment to corporate responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

"Over the past decade, we've experienced first-hand the effectiveness of vague corporate responsibility principles," said SEIU President Andy Stern. "The world health crisis has expanded, inequality has grown, and our planet has suffered irreversible damage. Today, as economies are staggering all around the world, corporate leadership needs more than a change in image; they need a change in behavior.

"There has never been a more critical time to build powerful, effective partnerships between corporate leaders, Heads of State, labor and other international civic groups. It's time to take responsibility for our shared future and build a global society that protects our planet, strengthens communities, and values all working people."

As the only labor union president and one of only 12 labor representatives attending the Forum, Stern will speak out against damaging corporate practices and call for increased enforcement and cooperation to build a more equitable and sustainable corporate model.

During the week, Stern will serve on two formal panels-- "Renewing Trust in Corporations" and "Power to the People: Politics in the Internet Age."

WHAT: SEIU President Andy Stern to Attend World Economic Forum
"Renewing Trust in Corporations" January 29th, 12:30-14:00
(Hotel Seehof, Palais Mitte)

"Politics in the Internet Age" January 28, 20:00-22:00
(Hotel Waldhuus)

WHERE: Davos, Switzerland

WHEN: January 28 - January 30

MEDIA CONTACT: To set up an interview, contact Ali Jost at (202) 730-7159 or via email at ali.jost@seiu.org.

>> Full bio of Andy Stern available here.

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