The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has made the decision to rejoin the AFL-CIO after a 20-year absence. This move is aimed at strengthening the labor movement and providing better support for workers facing challenges in organizing and joining unions.
Both executive boards of the union groups unanimously approved the affiliation, with the official announcement scheduled to take place during a roundtable discussion in Austin, Texas. The SEIU represents approximately 2 million workers in various sectors such as health care, janitorial, and food services. This addition will bring the total number of AFL-CIO members to nearly 15 million, enhancing the federation's political influence.
