The real lesson is don't put s**t on the ballot without a strategy, any tactics, or any coalition, let alone writing it well.
Prop 40 was a stunt by SEIU-UHW meant to force Newsom to concede.
It's an object lesson in how to lose on a winning issue and cause long term damage.
SEIU-UHW f-ed up
Prop 40 was a stunt by SEIU-UHW meant to force Newsom to concede.
It's an object lesson in how to lose on a winning issue and cause long term damage.
SEIU-UHW f-ed up
"If you spend enough on ads, you really can get people to vote against their own interests," lamented one observer.
California Billionaire Tax Headed for Defeat After $300+ Million Ad Blitz by Superrich
"If you spend enough on ads, you really can get people to vote against their own interests," lamented one observer.
www.commondreams.org
November 5, 2026 at 6:55 AM
The real lesson is don't put s**t on the ballot without a strategy, any tactics, or any coalition, let alone writing it well.
Prop 40 was a stunt by SEIU-UHW meant to force Newsom to concede.
It's an object lesson in how to lose on a winning issue and cause long term damage.
SEIU-UHW f-ed up
Prop 40 was a stunt by SEIU-UHW meant to force Newsom to concede.
It's an object lesson in how to lose on a winning issue and cause long term damage.
SEIU-UHW f-ed up
Someone really needs to write a piece on how/why SEIU-UHW is so catastrophically bad at building a coalition to go to the ballot.
November 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Someone really needs to write a piece on how/why SEIU-UHW is so catastrophically bad at building a coalition to go to the ballot.
SEIU-UHW President Dave Regan poured tens of millions into failed tax and clinic ballot measures, culminating in historic electoral defeat.
November 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
SEIU-UHW President Dave Regan poured tens of millions into failed tax and clinic ballot measures, culminating in historic electoral defeat.
It wasn't the voters.
It was a stunt proposition, put on the ballot as leverage against Newsom by the politically incompetent SEIU-UHW president Dave Regan, who couldn't build a coalition to save his life
That dude f*cked Cali
It was a stunt proposition, put on the ballot as leverage against Newsom by the politically incompetent SEIU-UHW president Dave Regan, who couldn't build a coalition to save his life
That dude f*cked Cali
November 9, 2026 at 5:06 AM
It wasn't the voters.
It was a stunt proposition, put on the ballot as leverage against Newsom by the politically incompetent SEIU-UHW president Dave Regan, who couldn't build a coalition to save his life
That dude f*cked Cali
It was a stunt proposition, put on the ballot as leverage against Newsom by the politically incompetent SEIU-UHW president Dave Regan, who couldn't build a coalition to save his life
That dude f*cked Cali
Cardiff Bus 306 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 pulls into the UHW hospital terminus operating the park and ride shuttle.
November 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Cardiff Bus 306 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 pulls into the UHW hospital terminus operating the park and ride shuttle.
Plenty of anger at the SEIU-UHW and Prop 40 backers for crafting such a crappy wealth tax that sets the whole idea back a generation also
November 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Plenty of anger at the SEIU-UHW and Prop 40 backers for crafting such a crappy wealth tax that sets the whole idea back a generation also
SEIU UHW MY BELOVED www.seiu-uhw.org/political-en...
SEIU-UHW 2026 Election Endorsements - SEIU UHW
We believe everyone should be able to get quality, affordable healthcare provided by caregivers who are valued and respected. By working to elect officials who support that vision we can ensure we hav...
www.seiu-uhw.org
November 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
SEIU UHW MY BELOVED www.seiu-uhw.org/political-en...
Prop 40 wasn't put on the ballot by the leg, it was an initiative originally started by the seiu-uhw that gained enough signatures to earn a place on the ballot via the initiative process (bc California's constitution allows for some very direct dem processes, leftover from the early 1900s)
November 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Prop 40 wasn't put on the ballot by the leg, it was an initiative originally started by the seiu-uhw that gained enough signatures to earn a place on the ballot via the initiative process (bc California's constitution allows for some very direct dem processes, leftover from the early 1900s)
quick everyone behind SEIU www.seiu-uhw.org/political-en...
SEIU-UHW 2026 Election Endorsements - SEIU UHW
We believe everyone should be able to get quality, affordable healthcare provided by caregivers who are valued and respected. By working to elect officials who support that vision we can ensure we hav...
www.seiu-uhw.org
November 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
quick everyone behind SEIU www.seiu-uhw.org/political-en...
Bullying can only get you so far
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
California wealth tax proponent threatened labor officials, law firm’s report finds
A report substantiated claims that SEIU-UHW leader Dave Regan intimidated other union leaders while seeking support for the billionaire tax and previously assaulted a labor leader.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Bullying can only get you so far
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
I also suspect Regan of SEIU-UHW is a fucking moron and you can thank him for pushing a shit version of this forward alone with no support.
He was also the one who put the monstrous prop 44 (requiring 90% of clinic revenue go toward services) on that ballot - which was *overwhelmingly* rejected.
He was also the one who put the monstrous prop 44 (requiring 90% of clinic revenue go toward services) on that ballot - which was *overwhelmingly* rejected.
Prop 40 is on its deathbed despite huge wins for progressives. Here’s what went wrong
OPINION: Progressive candidates had a historic night throughout the U.S. on Tuesday. But Prop 40 appears on track to fail in California. What happened?
www.sfchronicle.com
November 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I also suspect Regan of SEIU-UHW is a fucking moron and you can thank him for pushing a shit version of this forward alone with no support.
He was also the one who put the monstrous prop 44 (requiring 90% of clinic revenue go toward services) on that ballot - which was *overwhelmingly* rejected.
He was also the one who put the monstrous prop 44 (requiring 90% of clinic revenue go toward services) on that ballot - which was *overwhelmingly* rejected.
The first SEIU-UHW ballot prop to officially be defeated tonight is Prop. 44.
The union's billionaire tax proposal, Prop. 40, is trailing by 13% with almost half of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press calmatters.org/politics/202...
The union's billionaire tax proposal, Prop. 40, is trailing by 13% with almost half of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press calmatters.org/politics/202...
Prop. 44 fails: Clinics defeat measures that would have restricted their spending
Proposition 44, placed on the ballot by the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West union, would require California’s community health clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on patient care...
calmatters.org
November 4, 2026 at 5:25 AM
The first SEIU-UHW ballot prop to officially be defeated tonight is Prop. 44.
The union's billionaire tax proposal, Prop. 40, is trailing by 13% with almost half of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press calmatters.org/politics/202...
The union's billionaire tax proposal, Prop. 40, is trailing by 13% with almost half of ballots counted, according to the Associated Press calmatters.org/politics/202...
Hintergrund des Versuchs der Amtsenthebung ist das Bestreben der Geschäftsführung, den Betriebsrat zu einer Vereinbarung über die Gehälter beim UHW zu drängen. Gleichzeitig weigert sich die Geschäftsführung, mit ver.di und GEW Tarifverhandlungen aufzunehmen. www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
Unionhilfswerk scheitert mit Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Betriebsratsvorsitzende – ver.di fordert Tarifverhandlungen statt Einschüchterung | ver.di
Pressemitteilung Nr. 208 vom 29.10.2026
www.verdi.de
November 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Hintergrund des Versuchs der Amtsenthebung ist das Bestreben der Geschäftsführung, den Betriebsrat zu einer Vereinbarung über die Gehälter beim UHW zu drängen. Gleichzeitig weigert sich die Geschäftsführung, mit ver.di und GEW Tarifverhandlungen aufzunehmen. www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
SEIU-UHW was the major healthcare union behind California’s prop 44, the one that lost in a landslide (~80% against). It would’ve required clinics that serve low-income patients to spend 90% of their revenue on patient care.
I was curious about the story behind such a dubious measure.
I was curious about the story behind such a dubious measure.
November 5, 2026 at 1:51 AM
SEIU-UHW was the major healthcare union behind California’s prop 44, the one that lost in a landslide (~80% against). It would’ve required clinics that serve low-income patients to spend 90% of their revenue on patient care.
I was curious about the story behind such a dubious measure.
I was curious about the story behind such a dubious measure.
All the $ the billionaires spent on ads worked.
SEIU-UHW says it would generated an estimated $100 billion for healthcare & education to be spent over the next 5 years. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimated the tax would've raise “tens of billions of dollars” over several years.
SEIU-UHW says it would generated an estimated $100 billion for healthcare & education to be spent over the next 5 years. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimated the tax would've raise “tens of billions of dollars” over several years.
California billionaire tax trailing in early returns
Some of the state’s wealthiest residents have spent hundreds of millions to defeat Prop. 40, the “billionaire tax.” Supporters say billionaires should pay their “fair share” and help fund social servi...
www.kpbs.org
November 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
All the $ the billionaires spent on ads worked.
SEIU-UHW says it would generated an estimated $100 billion for healthcare & education to be spent over the next 5 years. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimated the tax would've raise “tens of billions of dollars” over several years.
SEIU-UHW says it would generated an estimated $100 billion for healthcare & education to be spent over the next 5 years. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimated the tax would've raise “tens of billions of dollars” over several years.
You think Schumer is bad at politics?
Folks meet Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).
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Folks meet Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).
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Nurses say it is time for SEIU’s Dave Regan to resign
California Nurses Association called on SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan to resign following media allegations of inappropriate, aggressive behavior and threats targeting other...
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November 5, 2026 at 7:14 AM
You think Schumer is bad at politics?
Folks meet Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).
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Folks meet Dave Regan, president of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).
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They are also pushing Prop 44 which is also bad. Bonus piece. If your OWN UNION strikes against its leadership, the leadership might suck. Keep in mind SEIU-UHW is _not_ SEIU! missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
Union behind California billionaire tax hit by strike from own campaign staff, days before vote
SEIU-UHW led the signature drive to get the California wealth tax on the ballot. Now its own workers are on strike.
missionlocal.org
November 3, 2026 at 6:53 AM
They are also pushing Prop 44 which is also bad. Bonus piece. If your OWN UNION strikes against its leadership, the leadership might suck. Keep in mind SEIU-UHW is _not_ SEIU! missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
That union is made up of employees of major hospitals, and has been shedding members for years.
Dave Regan apparently is known for using ballot initiatives as leverage to pressure healthcare providers to join their union, in which case he would revoke his measure.
Dave Regan apparently is known for using ballot initiatives as leverage to pressure healthcare providers to join their union, in which case he would revoke his measure.
California union leverages ballot initiatives for health care on its own terms
SEIU-UHW filed 10 propositions for November but history suggests most will never reach voters.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2026 at 1:51 AM
That union is made up of employees of major hospitals, and has been shedding members for years.
Dave Regan apparently is known for using ballot initiatives as leverage to pressure healthcare providers to join their union, in which case he would revoke his measure.
Dave Regan apparently is known for using ballot initiatives as leverage to pressure healthcare providers to join their union, in which case he would revoke his measure.
Post-election analyses examine campaign spending and voter outcomes on California healthcare and tax ballot propositions.
Evidence: California Secretary of State election results, campaign finance filings
#California #Elections
Evidence: California Secretary of State election results, campaign finance filings
#California #Elections
November 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Post-election analyses examine campaign spending and voter outcomes on California healthcare and tax ballot propositions.
Evidence: California Secretary of State election results, campaign finance filings
#California #Elections
Evidence: California Secretary of State election results, campaign finance filings
#California #Elections
#UHW #Unionhilfswerk #UnionBusting und Blockade von Tarifverhandlungen.
Hässlich. Der freie, CDU-nahe Träger, betreibt in Berlin mit 3000 Angestellten Kitas, betreute Wohngruppen, ambulante Pflege und Mobilitätsdienste.
www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
Hässlich. Der freie, CDU-nahe Träger, betreibt in Berlin mit 3000 Angestellten Kitas, betreute Wohngruppen, ambulante Pflege und Mobilitätsdienste.
www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
Arbeitsgericht lehnt Einigungsstelle ab: UHW-Geschäftsführung scheitert mit Klage gegen den Betriebsrat | ver.di
Pressemitteilung Nr. 207 vom 28.10.2026
www.verdi.de
October 29, 2026 at 10:46 AM
#UHW #Unionhilfswerk #UnionBusting und Blockade von Tarifverhandlungen.
Hässlich. Der freie, CDU-nahe Träger, betreibt in Berlin mit 3000 Angestellten Kitas, betreute Wohngruppen, ambulante Pflege und Mobilitätsdienste.
www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
Hässlich. Der freie, CDU-nahe Träger, betreibt in Berlin mit 3000 Angestellten Kitas, betreute Wohngruppen, ambulante Pflege und Mobilitätsdienste.
www.verdi.de/bb/presse/pr...
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October 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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In a flash of irony and just days before polls close on the CA billionaire tax:
230 staff members who do political work for SEIU-UHW — the union that got the measure on the ballot — have gone on strike against their own union and stopped all Prop. 40 campaigning.
missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
230 staff members who do political work for SEIU-UHW — the union that got the measure on the ballot — have gone on strike against their own union and stopped all Prop. 40 campaigning.
missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
Union behind billionaire tax faces strike from its own campaign workers days before the vote
SEIU-UHW led the signature drive to get the California wealth tax on the ballot. Now its own workers are on strike.
missionlocal.org
October 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM
In a flash of irony and just days before polls close on the CA billionaire tax:
230 staff members who do political work for SEIU-UHW — the union that got the measure on the ballot — have gone on strike against their own union and stopped all Prop. 40 campaigning.
missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
230 staff members who do political work for SEIU-UHW — the union that got the measure on the ballot — have gone on strike against their own union and stopped all Prop. 40 campaigning.
missionlocal.org/2026/10/bill...
These people (I use the term loosely) are fucking evil. There's no other word for it.
October 31, 2026 at 3:25 PM
These people (I use the term loosely) are fucking evil. There's no other word for it.