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April 15, 2010

Stern Confirms Departure from SEIU
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In labor news, Service Employees International Union president Andy
Stern has confirmed reports he’s stepping down. Stern made the
announcement in a videotaped message to SEIU members.

Andy Stern: “At age twenty-two, I joined SEIU. And for the next
thirty-eight years, fourteen as president, I’ve had the joy and the
privilege to work every day to gain respect for working people. But in
life, there’s a time to learn, a time to lead, and then, there’s a time
to leave. And shortly will be my time to end my SEIU journey.”



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