Petition To Urge SEIU California to endorse Tax Billionaires Now Initiative

Petition To Urge SEIU California to endorse Tax Billionaires Now Initiative
The Issue
As we look towards an uncertain future, it's crucial to acknowledge the impending crisis that threatens to devastate public health funding in California and all the USA. I am a member of SEIU, and like many of my fellow union members, I am deeply concerned about the impacts of the Federal government's HR1, the "Big Beautiful Bill" designed to enrich the wealthy at the expense of those who rely on Medi-Cal. These cuts, slated to start in January 2027, will force state and local governments to divert funds from all public services, affecting millions who depend on mediating care for survival.
The Tax Billionaires Now Initiative, Proposition 40, offers us a tangible solution. By taxing billionaires, who have garnered unparalleled wealth, we can secure vital funding for Medi-Cal. Without this initiative’s endorsement and success, we face the grim reality of severe shortages in medical services, adversely affecting not just members of SEIU, but all Californians who rely on essential health services.
The looming financial crater from HR1’s unjust policies will not exempt any SEIU member organization. It is imperative that SEIU California uses its influence to advocate for equitable economic policies that ensure the rich contribute their fair share. By endorsing Prop 40, SEIU California would stand up for its members and all state residents by fighting to preserve the essential services that keep our society healthy and functioning.
The stakes have never been higher. We must act now to protect our communities from the calamitous cuts set to take effect in just a few months. Your voice has power: by urging SEIU California to take a stand with Prop 40, you help protect Californians from these impending threats to our public health system.
SEIU-UHW has already stood up for all SEIU members and all Californians by bringing Prop 40 to the November ballot. By spending more than $33 million, SEIU-UHW has been looking out for all SEIU California members and public services. Without Prop 40, all public services by the State and local governments will be forced to cut back to back-fill the catastrophic cuts to Medi-Cal because of the size of Trump's 2025 HR1 Medicaid cuts. All public sector services and funding will be affected by this $20 billion per year federal hit.
Gov. Newsom has no plan to bridge the shortfall, forcing local governments to try to makeup much of the shortfall. And Newsom refuses to back single payer. Even the California Democratic Party has rebelled and has endorsed Prop 40.
Join me in demanding SEIU California's endorsement of this critical initiative. Let us send a clear message that protecting public services starts with fair taxation. Sign this petition to urge SEIU California to endorse the Tax Billionaires Now Initiative, Prop 40. Together, we can ensure a fair funding future for health services in our state.