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Marshall's announcement follows two days of hearings in which theInternational President's representatives presented the case for trusteeshipand UHW-W began its response. Among other issues, UHW-W leaders face chargesthat they "appear to have engaged in financial malpractice and a series ofmisrepresentations to their members and to the International Union involvingexpenditures of millions of dollars of union treasury monies." The extendedhearing time will provide additional time for presentations by the parties.
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On Wednesday, Secretary Marshall laid out a post hearing process that willprovide a 30-day period in which the parties may submit additional comments tothe hearing record. During this period, members who did not have a chance togive their views will also be able to submit written statements for therecord.
Secretary Marshall's report, which had not been expected before theNovember election, will now be delivered to the International Presidentsometime later. Upon receipt of the report, President Andy Stern will ask theInternational Executive Board to make the final determination on whether toimpose a trusteeship.
The process set forth by Secretary Marshall follows long-establishedpractices designed to provide accountability for members and a fair hearingfor the parties involved.
With 2 million members in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico, SEIUis the fastest-growing union in the Americas. Focused on uniting workers inhealthcare, public services and property services, SEIU members are winningbetter wages, healthcare, and more secure jobs for our communities, whileuniting their strength with their counterparts around the world to help ensurethat workers, not just corporations and CEOs, benefit from today's globaleconomy.
SOURCE Service Employees International Union
