About Us: How the SEIU Works
The Structure of Our Union
A Chapter: The members of SEIU 200United will be organized for the purpose of on-the-job representation into “Chapters” consisting of a single collective bargaining unit or, when appropriate, multiple bargaining units of a single employer.
The Local: SEIU 200United shall have such jurisdiction as is granted and approved from time to time by the International Union in accordance with its Constitution and Bylaws.The purpose of SEIU 200United is to raise the standard of living of its members in Upstate New York and Pennsylvania and additional regions as designated by the International Union.
The International: An International Union is a group of workers who come together to protect their rights and improve their working conditions. This group is made up of people from different countries who work in the same industry.
SEIU History, It’s Purpose & the Purpose of 200United
Our History
The SEIU was founded on April 23, 1921 in Chicago as the Building Service Employees International Union (BSEIU); its first members were janitors, elevator operators, and window washers. The union’s membership increased significantly with a 1934 strike in NYC’s Garment District. In order to reflect its increasingly diversified membership, in 1968 the union renamed itself Service Employees International Union.
Our International
We are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), an organization of 2 million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide — and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.
Our Local
We are SEIU Local 200United, a union of thousands of members who are working people striving for fair and just workplaces and communities. We fight for good wages, healthcare benefits, retirement security, safe jobs, and everything working families need to strive.
We live in New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. We work in the public and private sector as janitors, nurses, educators, first responders. We keep public schools, roads, campuses, homes, cemeteries, and companies clean, safe, and productive.
SEIU 200United is a part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), an organization of two million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.
“Fight for Fair, Fight for You”
SEIU Leadership: Chapter
Chairperson: It shall be the duty of the Chapter Chairperson to preside at
all meetings of the Chapter, and to appoint all committees of the Chapter not otherwise ordered. The Chairperson shall coordinate the activities of the Chapter, and supervise the work of the Vice-Chairperson, Chief Stewards, and Stewards. The Chair shall work with the union rep to plan membership and leadership meetings.
Vice-Chairperson: The Vice-Chairperson of the Chapter shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence and in case of the resignation or death of the Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson until an election is held. The Vice-Chairperson shall be in charge of internal communications and political activities within the Chapter and may perform such other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.
Chief Steward: The Chief Steward is primarily responsible for processing
grievances at the next level above the immediate supervisor. The Chief
Steward will maintain a log of grievances, keep track of grievance time limits and maintain all grievance records for the chapter. The Chief Steward shall coordinate all grievance activities with the union representative and Chapter Chairperson.
SEIU Leadership: Local 200United
The President shall function as the principal executive officer of SEIU 200United. He/she shall coordinate and administer all the affairs and activities of SEIU 200United.
The Executive Vice-President shall have Local-wide responsibilities assigned by the President and/or Executive Board.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for ensuring that proper financial records are kept of all funds, accounts, assets and disbursements of SEIU 200United.
The Vice-President(s) shall perform such duties as are assigned by the President and/or Executive Board.
The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for keeping a correct and impartial account of the proceedings of each meeting of the Executive Board and general membership of SEIU 200United.
The Trustees shall examine the financial records of SEIU 200United at least annually and take an inventory of and verify the accounts of SEIU 200United.
The Sergeant-at-Arms shall attend the door of Executive Board meetings and general membership meetings; shall see that members sign in upon arrival at such meetings, if so required; and shall assist the President, when called upon, in preserving order. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall perform such other duties as may pertain to his or her office which the President and/or the
Executive Board may direct.
Executive Board Members shall be voting members of the Executive Board.
The Executive Board shall manage and direct the affairs of SEIU 200United. It shall receive and act upon reports submitted by the President, other officers and committees, and it shall set overall policies of SEIU 200United subject to the limitations of this Constitution and Bylaws. The Executive Board shall see that the decisions and policies of SEIU 200United are enforced. It shall take up any other matters that in its judgment require
consideration by SEIU 200United.
SEIU Leadership: International
The officers of this International Union shall consist of an International President, an International Secretary-Treasurer, five full-time Executive Vice Presidents, 25 Vice Presidents (at least two of whom shall be members of Canadian Local Unions), and 40 Executive Board Members (at least two of whom shall be members of Canadian Local Unions and one of whom shall be a Retired Member).
It shall be the duty of the International President to preside at the Convention of the International Union and at meetings of the International Executive Board, and conduct them in accordance with parliamentary rules and in conformity with this Constitution. The International President shall appoint all committees and boards and be a member ex officio of all committees and boards.
The International Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a correct record of all the proceedings of the International Convention and of the International Executive Board. The International Secretary-Treasurer shall receive and collect all moneys due to the International Union, which shall be deposited in such banks as may be designated by the International Executive Board.
“Commit to Fairness, Commit to Excellence”
SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED
Executive Board
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Scott Phillipson
President, SEIU 200United Staff -
Dawn Marshall-Hosier
Executive Vice President, *SEIU 200United staff, University of Rochester Dining Services -
Liz Golembeski
Secretary Treasurer, SEIU 200United staff, Auburn Rehabilitation (retired) -
Kaseem Moultrie
Recording Secretary, SEIU 200United staff, College of St. Rose (retired) -
Bob Loftus
Trustee, SEIU 200United staff, Marcellus Casket (retired) -
Jody DelBrocco
SEIU 200United staff
The Full List of
Excutive Board Members & Staff
Directors
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Maureen Leib Director of Operations
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Jessica Dowsett Political Director
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August Schneeberg Communications Director
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Shelley Ceravolo Member Strength Director
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Chris Machanoff Organizing Director
SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED OFFICES
Albany Office
1659 Central Avenue, Suite #205
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 250-4064
Fax: (518) 250-4154
Buffalo Office
1961 Wehrle Avenue, Suite #3
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 631-8940
Fax: (716) 631-3929
Rochester Office
595 Blossom Rd
Suite 306
Rochester, NY 14610
Phone: (585) 464-8880
Fax: (585) 464-8684
Syracuse Office
701 Erie Blvd West
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 424-1750
Fax: (315) 479-9030
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION
LEADERSHIP
APRIL VERRETT
President
ROCIO SÁENZ
Secretary-Treasurer
NEAL BISNO
Executive Vice President
HEATHER CONROY
Executive Vice President
LESLIE FRANE
Executive Vice President
JOESPH BRYANT
Executive Vice President
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION
General Inquiries: 1-202-730-7000
Service Employees International Union Headed Quarters
1800 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
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