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A Letter From Our New Board

 We are writing to introduce ourselves, the new SEIU Local 5 Executive Board, to you and to let you know that the new Local 5 constitution and bylaws were ratified with overwhelming support in the recent membership vote! With this vote SEIU Local 5 members have moved our organization into a new phase with its first democratically chosen Executive Board and its own constitution and bylaws.

Election Update: Local Officers Elected

Constitution and By-laws Ratified

Election Update
The nominating period for Local 5 elections closed on Friday, August 22.  As each race is uncontested, these candidates are officially elected for the following positions: 

President: Steven Ward

Secretary-Treasurer:  Patricia Thomas

Arizona State Director:  Scott Washburn

Virginia State Director:  David Broder

Texas State Director:  Norm Yen


SEIU Local 5 Constitution and By-laws

An Overwhelming YES!

The votes are in.  With an overwhelming 95% YES vote, SEIU Local 5 members in Arizona, Texas and Virgina have ratified our new Constitution and By-laws.  This vote establishes Local 5 as a full-fledged member of the SEIU family.

Meet our newly-elected Boardmembers



Nomination and Election Procedures

Here's everything you need to know about the nomination and election procedures.

Questions?

If you have questions about Nomination and Election procedures, contact Melissa by email or toll-free at 1-866-549-8306

An Open Letter from Local 5 Past-President Sheila Velazco

An Open Letter to Local 5 members from outgoining president, Sheila Velazco

SEIU Local 5 Constitution and Bylaws

Members will also be voting on SEIU Local 5's Constition and Bylaws.  You can read it here

Nomination Petition Form

This is the form you need to collect the required signatures to nominate yourself or someone else. 

Download Forms Here

All election forms are available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded here