SEIU California Leader Accused of Extortion, Bullying in Billionaire-Tax Battle
Independent investigations commissioned by SEIU found that Dave Regan, president of SEIU United Health Workers West, pressured SEIU California’s state council to endorse Proposition 40 (the billionaire tax) through threats and intimidation of female staff and, in one case, an assault; the state council’s review substantiated bullying and intimidation of women, while a national probe found some extortion-like conduct likely occurred; Regan denies the allegations; the state council temporarily banned him from its offices as hearings proceed, and the council remains neutral on Prop 40 as the campaign unfolds.