 “Walking just one day in Pauline’s shoes was probably the best experience I’ve had on this campaign so far.” |
My Voice, My Vote: SEIU Family Members Caitlin and Sara Share Their Questions for the Candidates
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Caitlin and Sara Cummings, daughters of Pennsylvania nurse and SEIU member Sue McCarthy, share the questions they would ask the candidates if they got the chance. Sue is volunteering as an SEIU Member Reporter, helping to record the thoughts and experiences of working families this election season. See More Videos From Member Reporters »
My Voice, My Vote: New York SEIU Member Cleveland B. on Universal Health Care
New York SEIU member Cleveland Barnes shares his tragic personal story about why we need health care in this country. Cleveland is volunteering as an SEIU Member Reporter, helping to record the thoughts and experiences of working families this election season. See More Videos from Member Reporters »
KY Senate Candidate Bruce Lunsford Walks a Day
As part of SEIU’s program to ensure that political candidates experience what life is like for working people, Kentucky Senate candidate Bruce Lunsford walked a day in the shoes of SEIU member and school custodian Zina Stanley in Louisville.Lunsford worked alongside Stanley on her shift at Butler Traditional High School, pausing to join the Stanley family for lunch before continuing work. Stanley and Lunsford cleaned and scrubbed floors and performed other tasks to get the school ready for the next academic year.
“Bruce got to experience the hard work we do everyday to keep our school running,” said Stanley. See More »
WA Governor Gregoire Walks a Day in the Shoes of SEIU Home Care Worker
Yesterday, Governor Christine Gregoire walked a day in the shoes of SEIU home care worker Rosa Vadillo in Tacoma, Washington. After breakfast with Vadillo and her family, Gregoire assisted Vadillo in caring for one of her home care clients, Rita Madding.
The two prepared and served breakfast, assisted Madding with her medication, changed bed linens, and completed other tasks Madding is unable to perform because of her illness. A cancer survivor, Madding woke up one day last year and couldn’t move her legs. Doctors performed a number of tests but still haven’t been able to diagnose her condition. Without Vadillo, Madding would be confined to her bed.
“Home care workers across this state make it possible for our clients to stay in their homes and still receive the care and assistance they need each day,” said Vadillo. “After walking a day in my shoes, I hope the Governor understands how important and rewarding my work is. Rita isn’t just my client, she’s a part of my family.”
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