Union leader behind California billionaires’ tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
Investigators found credible claims that Regan threatened women and assaulted a former executive director as SEIU weighs discipline over the allegations.
- An investigative report commissioned by SEIU California accuses Dave Regan, President of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, of harassment and bullying against female union leaders. The Associated Press obtained the report Friday.
- Regan allegedly threatened SEIU California Executive Director Tia Orr on December 3 to secure support for Proposition 40, demanding the council endorse the billionaire tax by January 1 or face investigation for 'governance issues.'
- Investigators corroborated reports of physical and verbal intimidation after interviewing 18 current and former leaders. The report substantiates a 2009 incident where Regan allegedly assaulted former executive director Courtni Pugh.
- SEIU President April Verrett holds authority to temporarily suspend Regan as the disciplinary process advances. Spokesperson Dan O'Sullivan stated the union appointed a hearing officer and will conduct an evidentiary hearing.
- Regan denies the accusations, calling them retaliatory 'character assassination' for his advocacy for Proposition 40. Meanwhile, SEIU California voted in July to remain neutral on the measure despite support from Regan's union.
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Union leader behind California billionaires’ tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women who work for an affiliated union.
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Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
A California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women who work for an affiliated union.
Architect of billionaire tax tried to ‘extort’ support for the measure and targeted women, union reports find
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SEIU United Health Workers West President Dave Regan allegedly tried to “extort” an SEIU state council endorsement of the billionaire tax ballot measure from other California union leaders, according to an investigation commissioned by Service Employees International…
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