Black Lives Matter
SEIU Stands with the Movement for Black Lives
There is no economic justice without racial justice.
Workers are rising up to demand Black lives are valued.
In this moment of national reckoning, working people from across the nation and allies in the interconnected fights for justice joined together for the Strike for Black Lives. Join us in continuing to call for justice for Black communities, that elected officials use their authority to rewrite the rules so that Black people can thrive, that corporations dismantle racism, white supremacy and economic exploitation including at work, and that every worker has the opportunity to join a union.
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SEIU stands in solidarity with the movement for Black lives and supports its demands for racial and economic justice. Below you will find more information on the actions we’re taking. Read our full resolution here.
SEIU’s Henry: Continued police violence against the Black community must end
Amid our outrage and grief, I’m inspired by those taking to the streets and demanding change...
Read moreSEIU’s Henry: Justice for Rayshard Brooks Means Holding Police Accountable
“I am heartbroken and outraged that yet another Black man has died as the result of an encounter with law enforcement..."
Read moreSEIU Announces Support for Movement for Black Lives
SEIU’s International Executive Board passed a resolution today in support of the Movement for Black Lives and their call to end the War on Black People.
Read moreDiverse set of leaders stand up in show of unity, support for protecting Black lives
Leaders across the progressive spectrum demonstrate unity and support for protecting Black lives and protestors who have taken to the streets.
Read moreSEIU’s Henry: Trump’s attacks on people who want America to live up to its highest ideals are unacceptable—he should resign
In America, we should all be able to live with safety and security, regardless of the color of our skin.
Read moreSEIU’s Henry: Officers responsible for the death of George Floyd must be held accountable
Awareness is not enough—it must lead to action. In Minneapolis, that means arresting and charging the officers responsible for the death of George Floyd.
Read moreLive Walk Out Wednesday Videos
Each Wednesday, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry and Reverend William Barber join workers who are taking action for justice. Check out our conversations centering the movement for Black lives.
Social Media
Online we are lifting up the voices of our members as they take to the streets and mobilize in support of Black lives. See the latest here.
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We agree. We must end the war on Black people.
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 12, 2020
We must divest from & demilitarize the police and invest in Black communities. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/nIqIbGi4bB
We’re not fighting to just get back to normal. Normal wasn’t working for most of us.
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 13, 2020
We will continue to call out injustice and work together to create a better world for everyone. @RevDrBarber ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #BlackLivesMatter #ProtectAllWorkers pic.twitter.com/4FbxtHVhQv
"Laws don't create justice; people create justice." - Bobby Roy, @SEIU member and leader of the #SEIU Asian Pacific Islander caucus. #BlackLivesMatter #ProtectAllWorkers pic.twitter.com/B3jKdC5NBR
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 3, 2020
#BreonnaTaylor was an E.M.T. essential worker keeping us safe & this country running during #COVID19. Her life was senselessly taken at the hands of police violence in Louisville.
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 4, 2020
We will continue to #SayHerName & share her story until justice is served.https://t.co/fsSrXedw3Z
What Rep. @AOC said!
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 2, 2020
To root out racism, we must address and attack all forms of oppression at its root. #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/efHtvn2h7X
#SEIU members across the country are taking to the streets and fighting back! #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/3xYC9mSrO5
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 2, 2020
Silence is not an option. #BlackLivesMatter
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 1, 2020
Graphic by: https://t.co/hj0LAZ8VaC pic.twitter.com/3YzPgQe6tH
.@Amazon, do you want to know how you can stand in solidarity with Black people? Value our lives and our work. Pay us hazard pay & provide us with proper #PPE! #ProtectAllWorkers #UnionsForAll https://t.co/Mft8sl9nyI
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 1, 2020