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Hundreds March on Occidental Petroleum Office to Demand Big Oil Do Its Part to Rebuild California

Tax Big Oil Rally 2010

Eliminating the oil pumping loophole would raise $1.2 billion annually to help fill the state's budget gap and save jobs & vital services.
On Thursday, June 22, 2010, hundreds of Californians descended on the offices of Occidental Petroleum in Los Angeles, calling on our state elected officials to end a $1.2 billion annual tax giveaway to Occidental and other large oil producers.   

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Facts About BIG OIL and California

Did you know…
…that Alaska taxes oil extraction at 25%, which Sarah Palin advocated for when she was governor? And that Louisiana collects severance tax and royalties that amount to 22%. The federal government charges a royalty of 18.75% on oil drilled more than three miles off the California shore, but in California and its waters, the extraction tax rate is 0%

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Wall Street Reform Passes

(Because of You)
SEIU members across the country helped to bring about Wall Street Reform.

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Members at LAUSD Vote To Accept Furlough Days

Members approve agreements that will save hundreds of jobs and protect student services as the District struggles with state budget cuts.

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Are you being heard? ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

Voter Registration Forms

It's more important than ever to participate!

Download voter registration forms today!

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How To Become (or Remain) a Union Steward

2010 SEIU Local 99 Steward Training Schedule Now Available.

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Activate Your SEIU Local 99 Membership Card

Your SEIU Local 99 Membership and Savings Card doubles as your membership ID card and a special savings card you can use at restaurants, stores, movie theaters and over 150,000 locations worldwide! To activate your card, click on the image of the Membership card on this website or call toll free 1-888-265-4276. If you have not received your new card in the mail , please contact Cecilia Barnes at 213-387-8393 ext. 130 or cbarnes@seiu99.org.

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Some help in tough times.

Information on job placement assistance, computer training, free health screenings, and more...
Some of us have recently been laid off. We understand this loss of jobs is particularly difficult during these times of economic uncertainty and we want to assure you that your union and all its members are here for you.

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Laid Off? Still Working but Facing Financial Difficulty?

It Pays to Know Your Union Plus Assistance Benefits

As a union member, you have assistance and protection available through the Union Plus program. The following programs are available to all members, regardless of employment status…

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Steward Training

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