Contact: Bryn Lloyd-Bollard | 732.606.5949 | bryn.lloydbollard@1199.org
Iselin, NJ—In response to Gov. Chris Christie’s State of the State address, Milly Silva, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, released the following statement:
“At a time when the public’s faith in the state’s highest office has been shattered, New Jersey needs leadership that is trustworthy, accountable, and transparent. Last year, public tax dollars were misused time and again to carry out what appear to be petty political schemes—October’s $12 million special election, the “Stronger than the Storm” ad campaign, and Bridgegate.
“These scandals have taken precious resources and attention away from the pressing concerns that face poor and middle-class families. In 2014, New Jersey needs to renew its focus on issues that matter—such as reducing our poverty rate which has reached a level not seen in over 50 years and lowering our unemployment rate which continues to be the worst in the region.
“Unfortunately, today Governor Christie had very little to say in the way of finding solutions to these critical problems, instead preferring to congratulate himself on non-existent success.”
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With more than 400,000 members in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida and Washington D.C., 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest growing healthcare union in the country. Our mission is to achieve affordable, high quality healthcare for all.
Iselin, NJ—In response to Gov. Chris Christie’s State of the State address, Milly Silva, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, released the following statement:
“At a time when the public’s faith in the state’s highest office has been shattered, New Jersey needs leadership that is trustworthy, accountable, and transparent. Last year, public tax dollars were misused time and again to carry out what appear to be petty political schemes—October’s $12 million special election, the “Stronger than the Storm” ad campaign, and Bridgegate.
“These scandals have taken precious resources and attention away from the pressing concerns that face poor and middle-class families. In 2014, New Jersey needs to renew its focus on issues that matter—such as reducing our poverty rate which has reached a level not seen in over 50 years and lowering our unemployment rate which continues to be the worst in the region.
“Unfortunately, today Governor Christie had very little to say in the way of finding solutions to these critical problems, instead preferring to congratulate himself on non-existent success.”
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With more than 400,000 members in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida and Washington D.C., 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest growing healthcare union in the country. Our mission is to achieve affordable, high quality healthcare for all.
