We will come together to celebrate the contribution and leadership of AAPI members and staff to the union and our respective departments. We will come together with one powerful voice-to promote justice, empower our communities, workplaces, and create a base/foundation of AAPI democracy in the union.
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Members of 1199SEIU’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus (AAPIC) gathered in the penthouse of 330. W.42nd St. Oct. 30 for an evening of dance, music and food to celebrate the culture of Southern Asia. The occasion marked the Diwali holiday - the Festival of Lights - which this year falls on Nov. 10.
Jeb Bush's attempt to walk back his offensive "anchor baby" comments shows how out of touch he is with the everyday lives of Asian Americans. The way that he tried to play the Latino community against the AAPI community shows contempt for both.
1199SEIU members of the Union’s RN division and Asian-Pacific Islander Caucus took part in a Health and Immigration Fair at the June 7 Philippine Independence Street Fair in Manhattan.